The Regional Transportation District (RTD) faces a significant $250 million budget shortfall. The agency launched an Optimization and Sustainability Plan to address this deficit. This plan involves restructuring operations and eliminating certain vacant and filled positions. Estimated savings from this realignment are approximately $10.7 million. The union representing RTD employees has not yet been contacted about potential layoffs.
https://www.cpr.org/2026/02/22/rtd-layoffs-250-million-dollar-shortfall/