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Help Us Celebrate National Transit Employee Appreciation Day 2026!
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
RIDER ALERT: Ticket Vending Machine is Cash Only at 27th St Station
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
RIDER ALERT: Elk Creek Bridge Closure & Detour
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
RIDER ALERT: Keeping Riders Informed on Hogback Bus Service
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
RIDER ALERT: Changes to Ticket Sales at Rubey Park Transit Center
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
RFTA + X Games Transportation
Headed to X Games on January 23-25? Free event parking for X Games is located at the Brush Creek Park & Ride. X Games shuttles
Ticket Vending Machines Are Cash Only at the Upvalley Basalt Park & Ride and Brush Creek Park & Ride
The Ticket Vending Machines at the Upvalley Basalt Park & Ride and the Brush Creek Park & Ride are only accepting cash at this time.
FREE Bus Rides Downvalley from Aspen on New Years Eve
Ring in the New Year responsibly! RFTA will be offering FREE rides downvalley from Aspen between 8:15 pm and 2:17 am on New Year’s Eve!
New RFTA Website Timetables
This video walks you through how to use the updated timetable tools on the RFTA website. Learn how to quickly find your route, choose your
RIDER ALERT: Select Ticket Vending Machines Experiencing Service Issues
The ABC Downvalley BRT station Ticket Vending Machine is out of order. Here are 2 ways to purchase bus tickets: DOWNLOAD RFTA MOBILE TICKETS RFTA’s
RIDER ALERT: Corrections to Printed Winter Schedules
Local (L) Upvalley – Printed Winter Schedule Correction We have identified an error in the printed Winter Bus Schedules & Guide to Ride Book for
We Have Increased Our Mid-Valley BRT Service This Winter!
Responding to rider demand, we’re expanding mid-valley BRT service during our busiest commuter hours effective November 24, 2025. BRT Upvalley (UV) – Daily From Carbondale,