With the last day of Snowmass Mountain ski operations on April 5, RFTA will reduce Snowmass/Aspen (SM) bus service beginning Monday, April 6. From April 6 through April 19, Snowmass/Aspen (SM) bus service will operate at 15-minute frequency between 7:15 a.m. and 8:15 p.m. This reflects a reduction from typical peak winter service levels. RFTA
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Some Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs) are currently experiencing temporary unavailability or payment limitations: 27th St Station: Temporarily unavailable while we perform maintenance Carbondale Park & Ride: The TVM is only accepting cash at this time. Credit card payment is temporarily out of order at this location. Brush Creek Park & Ride: The TVM is only
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Starting April 6, RFTA will unlock bike racks on buses, providing an easy way for riders to combine biking and bus travel. Through mid-November, bikes can be loaded from 6 am to 7:30 pm. Whether you’re commuting or exploring, bike racks on buses make it simple to take your bike along for the journey. Key
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RFTA riders, please note that the Highlands Skier Shuttle service will end for the season starting Monday, March 30. On Sunday, March 29, for Highlands’ Closing Day, RFTA will run additional buses from Brush Creek Park & Ride to Highalnds Village from 10 a.m. to about 6 p.m. Additional buses will also be available throughout
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We want to inform riders of an update to the Buttermilk (BM) bus service schedule due to the early seasonal closure of Buttermilk Mountain. Buttermilk (BM) service will continue to operate on its regular schedule through Saturday, March 28. Beginning Sunday, March 29, the Buttermilk (BM) bus service and route will end for the season
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What Is National Transit Employee Appreciation Day? Celebrated on March 18, this day recognizes the dedicated professionals who keep public transportation running every day. Here at RFTA, our team works around the clock to provide safe, reliable transit service throughout our region, connecting communities from Rifle to Aspen. Why It Matters Transit is more than
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The Ticket Vending Machine at 27th St Station is only accepting cash at this time. Credit card payment is temporarily out of order at this location. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience. To purchase tickets anytime from anywhere, download the RFTA Mobile Tickets app! It’s fast, easy, and available any
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UPDATE (02/27/2026): Construction on the Elk Creek Bridge has been completed ahead of schedule. Highway 6 is now open, and normal RFTA operations have resumed as of 3 PM , Friday February 27th. All regular New Castle stops are back in service. Starting on Thursday, February 26th at 5pm, construction will begin on the Elk
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RFTA Hogback Service between Glenwood Springs and New Castle Continues Unchanged as Regional Partners Explore Solutions for Areas West to Silt and Rifle RFTA is working closely with regional partners to explore solutions that support reliable bus service along the I-70 corridor, specifically for portion of the Hogback service west of New Castle to Silt and Rifle. Recent discussions
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RFTA’s Rubey Park Transit Center in Aspen will no longer process in-person ticket sales, except in limited cases outlined below. Customers are encouraged to purchase fares through one of the following options: RFTA Tickets App Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs) Partner sales outlets, including City Market and Clark’s Market. View all locations. Limited In-Person Sales at
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