The Thornton Transit Study Plan [PDF/36.9MB] incorporates public input received from previous meetings and proposes a 10-year transit plan for Thornton.
Project Overview
The City of Thornton conducted a community-driven Transit Study to evaluate options and develop a plan to implement transit improvements over the next 10 years as envisioned in the Thornton Transportation and Mobility Master Plan. Half of Thornton’s population and land area is not currently served by transit, and current transit routes do not provide convenient access to key destinations in the City for many residents, including access to food, medical services, education, employment, recreation, or visiting other people. The Thornton Transit Study provides actions that the City may implement over 10 years to increase access to more areas of Thornton without using a private vehicle.
Project Goals
The goals of the Thornton Transit Study included:
- Bring Thornton closer to implementing the Transportation and Mobility Master Plan’s Vision
- Provide direction on how to implement transit improvements throughout Thornton over the next 10 years
- Make transit a more viable mode choice for residents that do not currently have access to transit
- Better serve those who are mobility challenged but not served by RTD’s Access-A-Ride