FastFacts

(All information subject to change.)
Central Corridor Extension
Vehicle Type:  Light Rail
Length (miles):  0.8 new
Stations:  2
Parking:  1,685 existing spaces; now new spaces (parking will be shared with East Corridor at 38th and Blake)
Capital Cost:  $67.3M*
2030 Ridership:  2,700
Proposed Frequency of Service (Rail):  15 min (peak)/15 min (off-peak)


East Corridor
Vehicle Type:  Commuter Rail - Electric Multiple Unit (EMU)
Length (miles):  22.8
Stations:  6
Parking:  2,848 existing spaces; 681 new spaces; Total: 3,529 parking spaces (opening day)
Capital Cost:  $1.34B*
2030 Ridership:  37,900
Proposed Frequency of Service (Rail):  15 min (peak)/15 min (off-peak)


Gold Line Corridor
Vehicle Type:  Commuter Rail - Electric Multiple Unit (EMU)
Length (miles):  11.2
Stations:  7
Parking:  711 existing spaces; 2,050 new spaces; Total: 2,250 parking spaces (opening day)
Capital Cost:  $590.5M*
2030 Ridership:  20,100
Proposed Frequency of Service (Rail):  7.5 min (peak)/15 min (off-peak)


I-225 Corridor
Vehicle Type:  Light Rail
Length (miles):  10.5
Stations:  8
Parking:  1,225 existing spaces; 1,800 new spaces; Total: 3,025 parking spaces (opening day)
Capital Cost:  $694.9M*
2030 Ridership:  19,200
Proposed Frequency of Service (Rail):  7.5 min (peak)/10 min (off-peak)


North Metro Corridor
Vehicle Type:  Commuter Rail - Diesel or Electric Multiple Unit (DMU/EMU)
Length (miles):  18.7
Stations:  8
Parking:  3,100 new parking spaces (opening day)
Capital Cost:  $924.4M*
2030 Ridership:  13,200 - 14,300
Proposed Frequency of Service (Rail):  15 min (peak)/30 min (off-peak)


Northwest Rail Corridor
Vehicle Type:  Commuter Rail - Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU)
Length (miles):  41
Stations:  7
Parking:  3,975 existing spaces; 4,393 new spaces; Total: 8,368 parking spaces (opening day; U.S. 36 Corridor and Northwest Rail share parking at two stations)
Capital Cost:  $706.9M*
2035 Ridership:  6,900
Proposed Frequency of Service:  30 min (peak)/60 min (off-peak)


Southeast Corridor Extension
Vehicle Type:  Light Rail
Length (miles):  2.3
Stations:  3
Parking:   6,962 existing spaces; 2,000 new spaces; Total: 8,962 parking spaces (opening day)
Capital Cost:  $184.3M*
2035 Ridership:  3,100 - 3,600
Proposed Frequency of Service (Rail):  6 min (peak)/7.5 min (off-peak)


Southwest Corridor Extension
Vehicle Type:  Light Rail
Length (miles):  2.5
Stations:  1
Parking:  2,597 existing spaces; 1,440 new spaces (1,000 opening day and 440 future); Total: 4,037 parking spaces (opening day)
Capital Cost:  $165.6M*
2035 Ridership:  3,400 - 4,000
Proposed Frequency of Service (Rail):  7.5  min (peak)/10 min (off-peak)


US 36 BRT Corridor
Vehicle Type:  Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
Length (miles): 18
Stations:  6
Parking:  3,826 existing spaces; 1,278 new spaces; Total: 5,104 parking spaces (opening day)
Capital Cost:  $208.5M*
2030 Ridership:  11,000
Proposed Frequency of Service:  2 min (peak)/4 min (off-peak)

West Corridor
Vehicle Type:  Light Rail
Length (miles):  12.1
Stations:  12
Parking:  646 existing spaces; 5,005 new spaces; Total: 5,651 parking spaces (opening day)
Capital Cost:  $709.8M*
2030 Ridership:  29,700
Proposed Frequency of Service (Rail):  5 min (peak)/15 min (off-peak)
Denver to Federal Center
15 min (peak and off-peak)
Federal Center to Jefferson County


* inflated costs