The Regional Transportation District is adding rail cars to several lines and increasing security as it prepares for a surge in ridership from major events across downtown this weekend.
RTD expects heavy crowds Friday through Sunday as fans head to Fan Expo Denver at the Colorado Convention Center, Morgan Wallen concerts at Empower Field at Mile High and the Outside Days festival at Auraria Campus.
The close proximity of the venues to multiple rail stations and bus stops makes public transit a convenient option for avoiding traffic and parking hassles. Additional RTD police and security personnel will be out across the system, with a stronger presence at key stations and stops, according to the agency…