RTD must create 10-year plan, face accountability committee under new law signed by Gov. Jared Polis

RTD must create 10-year plan, face accountability committee under new law signed by Gov. Jared Polis

The agency that oversees metro Denver’s train and bus system will need to create a 10-year master plan and face a new accountability committee under a law signed Tuesday by Gov. Jared Polis. Senate Bill 161 also requires the Regional Transportation District to align itself with state climate goals, establish worker-retention goals and develop ways to measure its progress on reaching those aims. The district must draft the 10-year plan by Sept. 3…