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RIDER ALERT: Owl Creek Bus Stop Closure Starting April 13th, 2026
Starting on April 13th and going into November, the Owl Creek bus stops (Brush Creek Rd + Owl Creek Rd, Stop IDs: 218/217) will be
The RFTA Spring Service Schedules Begin Monday, April 20, 2026
Plan your commute changes accordingly and preview the RFTA Spring schedules below. PREVIEW SCHEDULES NOW: Roaring Fork Valley Local (L) Schedule VelociRFTA Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
SERVICE ALERT: Snowmass/Aspen (SM) Service Reduction Beginning April 6
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
RIDER ALERT: Select Ticket Vending Machines Experiencing Service Issues
Some Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs) are currently experiencing temporary unavailability or payment limitations: 27th St Station: Temporarily unavailable while we perform maintenance Carbondale Park &
SERVICE ALERT: Highlands Skier Shuttle (AH) – Extra Service Sunday, 3/29; Ends 3/30
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’
SERVICE ALERT: Buttermilk (BM) Bus Service Ending Early
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
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: 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
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!