The Regional Transportation District is being sued in federal court over cuts to a program that provides door-to-door service for Coloradans with disabilities, arguing it violates the Americans with Disabilities Act, Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act, and the rights of people with disabilities.
Attorneys for the plaintiffs are hoping a judge puts a stop to the changes to Access on Demand before the Jan. 1, 2026 implementation.
On Sept. 30, RTD’s board of directors voted to start charging $4.50 for the previously free program and reduce hours of service, citing increased costs. Disability advocates and people with disabilities who rely on the service opposed the change, in public comments at the meeting, in letters to RTD board members, and in the media…