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RTD station reopening draws community turnout; Boulder Junction sees expanded multimodal services
Summary
Staff briefed commissioners on the Sept. 3 reopening celebration of the RTD station at Boulder Junction and described renewed weekday Flatiron Flyer service, refreshed B-cycle docks, carshare electric vehicles and outreach efforts to boost ridership.
Community Vitality staff and the district’s Transportation Connections manager reported on the Sept. 3 reopening celebration for the RTD station at Boulder Junction and provided an update on transit and micromobility services in the district.
Staff said the reopening event drew an estimated 100–125 visitors over an hour and a half, with 45 RSVPs and participation from seven mobility partners and community organizations. Attendees included a broad age mix, staff said, from preschool-age children to seniors living in nearby housing.
Service and mobility details noted by staff:
• Bus service: Flatiron Flyer routes serving Boulder Junction (the FF4 to Denver Civic Center and the AB2 to Denver Airport) provide weekday service starting shortly before 6 a.m. through the evening; staff noted there is currently no midday or weekend service on those routes.
• Micromobility: Boulder B-cycle kiosks at the station were refreshed and realigned to improve reliability; Colorado CarShare electric vehicles are staged in the garage and nearby; Lime scooters were noted as an added option for short trips.
• Outreach and wayfinding: Staff distributed a postcard mailer to thousands of district residents and businesses ahead of the station reopening and said they are continuing outreach to residents and property managers. Commissioners suggested larger, visible banner messaging and coordination with RTD marketing to increase awareness for drivers on Pearl Parkway. Staff said electronic signage proposed for the parking garage could be used for dynamic wayfinding and messaging.
• Upcoming events: Staff invited commissioners to a Transportation Connections quarterly luncheon planned for next week; RSVPs were requested for the lunch event.
Staff emphasized the opportunity to increase transit usage in the district by improving visibility and by partnering with RTD and property owners for coordinated messaging. The Transportation Connections manager said vehicle- and bike-registration efforts at the event included bicycle-registration with the Boulder Police Department and that the district continues to coordinate with B-cycle and other partners to balance bike inventory with new transit demand.
No formal action was taken; the briefing served as an informational update and a call for further outreach and partnership on wayfinding and marketing.
