RFTA is expanding VelociRFTA Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service this winter to meet growing passenger demand during peak morning commute hours. The increased service begins Monday, November 23, 2026, with the start of RFTA’s winter schedules.
Building on service improvements introduced last year, this winter’s changes will provide more seating, additional departures, and greater capacity on some of our busiest morning trips.
45% More Seats from El Jebel to Aspen
Passengers commuting from midvalley to Aspen will benefit from 45% more available seats between 6:15 and 7:45 a.m.
To accommodate high demand, RFTA is adding “fresh-start” BRT buses that begin their trips at El Jebel Park & Ride, giving passengers boarding midvalley priority access to seating. RFTA is also assigning larger-capacity buses to some of its busiest morning trips. Additional seating opportunities from El Jebel Park & Ride include the following departures:
- Monday through Friday: 6:15, 6:30, 6:45, 7:37 and 7:45 a.m.
- Daily: 6:52 and 7:07 a.m.
These improvements are designed to help passengers find a seat during the busiest morning travel periods.
More Frequent Departures from West Glenwood Springs
RFTA is also extending additional BRT trips to begin at West Glenwood Park & Ride. With these changes, BRT buses will depart West Glenwood Park & Ride every 7 minutes between 5:05 and 7:12 a.m., offering more options for early morning commuters traveling upvalley.
Plan Ahead for Winter Service
RFTA’s winter schedules will be in effect from November 23, 2026, through April 18, 2027. VelociRFTA BRT will continue operating seven days a week. Passengers are encouraged to review the updated schedules before their winter commute.