Commuters on light rail in Denver photo © RTD FasTracks

From construction of the system through build-out and beyond, the FasTracks system will offer myriad benefits to the Denver metropolitan area.

Construction has begun on the system, creating much-needed jobs in the building trades industries, as well as stimulating jobs in local communities. These jobs will continue as the system is built, and there will also be permanent new jobs operating and maintaining it.

As new transit lines get up and running, residents will begin to appreciate other benefits from FasTracks as well. There will be convenient and affordable alternatives to driving for more people, as well as more extensive mobility for the transit-dependent. Families will be able to save money on transportation costs. Also, with more people taking transit, traffic congestion on our roads will improve and air pollution emissions will decrease.

Benefits of the FasTracks system will include: 

• Creating jobs;
• Reducing Traffic;
• Alternative Choice to Driving; and
• Reducing Pollution.