Destination 2040 Roadmap

ABOUT THIS ROADMAP

Following the 2018 ballot vote on November 6, member jurisdictions voted to pass the 2.65 mill levy ballot measure to help fund strategic improvements to the region’s transportation system. This Project Roadmap is a high-level, easy-to-understand overview of the important pieces of RFTA Destination 2040.  It’s a resource that can provide a quick snapshot of the project’s aims, important milestones, key deliverables, dependencies, and possible project changes.

PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS MAP

DESTINATION 2040 PROJECT TRACKING METERS

View the project status below by clicking open the toggles for each project name. 

IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

Projects in this category have five status levels: 
FUNDING – PLANNING – PURCHASE – DELIVERY – IN-SERVICE

6 Clean Diesel Buses
IN-SERVICE - as of October, 2021 100%
8 Battery Electric Buses
IN-SERVICE - as of December, 2019. 100%
10 Clean Diesel Buses
IN-SERVICE - as of June, 2021. 100%
6 Clean Diesel Buses
IN-SERVICE - as of October, 2021. 100%
9 Clean Diesel Buses
IN-SERVICE - as of May, 2023. 100%
10 Compressed Natural Gas Buses
IN-SERVICE - as of June, 2023. 100%
10 Battery Electric Buses
PLANNING - Order is underway as of March, 2025 35%
Carbondale Bikeshare Expansion
COMPLETED in August 2023 100%
Real Time Traveler Information - SMS Text Schedules
COMPLETED - SMS Text Schedules launched in November, 2020 100%

Projects in this category have five status levels: 
FUNDING – PLANNING – ENGINEERING – CONSTRUCTION – COMPLETED

LOVA Trail Construction from Glenwood Springs to New Castle
PLANNING - Project on hold pending partner funding.

Projects in this category have five status levels: 
FUNDING – PLANNING – ENGINEERING – CONSTRUCTION – COMPELTED

Construction on the Emma, Roaring Fork and Wingo Bridges on the Rio Grande Trail
COMPLETED in 2019 100%
Trail construction for asphalt repairs, fencing, rock scaling, and shoulder and culvert improvements.
COMPLETED in 2020 100%
Trail construction for asphalt repairs, fencing, rock scaling, and shoulder and culvert improvements.
COMPLETED in 2021 100%
Trail construction for shoulder repairs and enhancements.
COMPLETED in 2023 100%
Trail construction for repaving, crack sealing, and Roaring Fork Bridge repairs and improvements.
COMPLETED in 2024 100%
Trail construction for 2025
PLANNING for 2025 20%

IMPROVEMENTS FOR REDUCING CONGESTION AND IMPROVING MOBILITY

Service increase, 30-minute Local Valley service with enhanced Snowmass Village service
COMPLETED - started on April 22, 2019. 100%

Projects in this category have five status levels: 
FUNDING – PLANNING – PURCHASE – DELIVERY – IN-SERVICE

5 Clean Diesel Buses
IN-SERVICE - as of January, 2021 100%
5 Clean Diesel Buses
IN-SERVICE - as of May, 2023 100%
Service increase, Weekend BRT (Spring/Fall) w/ enhance Carbondale Circulator Service
COMPLETED - started on April 22, 2019. 100%
Service increase, optimize I-70 Hogback Service
COMPLETED - started on December 14, 2019. 100%
Extend BRT to Downtown GWS and service on HWY 6 & 24
PLANNING *
*This project is being studied as part of the Grand Avenue Corridor Study (MOVE). 
Service Increase - Better transit service connections to Snowmass Village on Brush Creek Road
COMPLETED - started in January, 2019. 100%
Construction for Sagewood, Lazy Glen, Aspen Village, Holland Hills & Catherine Store Bus Stops
COMPLETED - as of 2020 100%

Projects in this category have five status levels: 
FUNDING – PLANNING – SCHEDULING – REVIEW – COMPLETED

Glenwood Springs 27th Street BRT Station Parking Expansion
PLANNING *
*RFTA Purchased 505 27th Street in Glenwood Springs for future parking expansion. Conceptual plan has been put together for the re-development of the property. *This project is being studied as part of the Grand Avenue Corridor Study (MOVE). 
Willits BRT Station Parking Expansion
COMPLETED - as of 2020 with expanded public parking available under Whole Foods Market. 100%

Projects in this category have five status levels: 
FUNDING – PLANNING – SCHEDULING – REVIEW – COMPLETED

Improvements to Town of Snowmass VIllage Transit Center
RFTA FUNDING *
*RFTA staff continues to coordinate with the Town of Snowmass Village on the design and implementation of the Snowmass Village Transit Center.

Projects in this category have five status levels: 
FUNDING – PLANNING – ENGINEERING – CONSTRUCTION – COMPLETED

Buttermilk Parking Management
Project in Review

IMPROVEMENTS FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND SAFETY

HWY 82 & 27th Street Pedestrian Crossing in Glenwood Springs
COMPLETED - as of October, 2024 100%

Projects in this category have five status levels: 
FUNDING – PLANNING – SCHEDULING – REVIEW – COMPLETED

South Bridge Highway 82 Connection in Glenwood Springs
RFTA FUNDING *
$4 Million RFTA contribution to South Bridge project completed in 2022 appropriation

Projects in this category have five status levels: 
FUNDING – PLANNING – ENGINEERING – CONSTRUCTION – COMPLETED

Buttermilk Pedestrian Crossing in Pitkin County
PROJECT IN REVIEW
*Pitkin County completed Feasibility study with no results for moving the project forward
Aspen Maintenance Facility Phase 5
PROJECT IN REVIEW *
Aspen Maintenance Facility Phase 6
PROJECT IN REVIEW *
*Phase 5 & Phase 6 will be planned and constructed together.
Aspen Maintenance Facility Phase 9 - Fuel Farm
COMPLETED - as of November, 2020 100%

Projects in this category have five status levels: 
FUNDING – PLANNING – ENGINEERING – CONSTRUCTION – COMPLETED

Glenwood Springs Maintenance Facility Expansion - Phase 2
COMPLETED 100%
Glenwood Springs Maintenance Facility Expansion - Phase 3, 4, 5 & 7
COMPLETED 100%
Glenwood Springs Maintenance Facility Expansion - Phase 6a, 6b & 8
PLANNING*

Projects in this category have five status levels: 
FUNDING – PLANNING – ENGINEERING – CONSTRUCTION – COMPLETED

900 Block Grand Avenue In-Line Transit Station in Glenwood Springs
PLANNING *
*This project is being studied as part of the Grand Avenue Corridor Study (MOVE). 

Projects in this category have five status levels: 
FUNDING – PLANNING – ENGINEERING – CONSTRUCTION – COMPLETED

New Transit Station In Glenwood Springs
PLANNING *
*This project is being studied as part of the Grand Avenue Corridor Study (MOVE). 

RFTA Housing Program Development Plan
COMPLETE - Adopted by the RFTA Board of Directors in December, 2024. 100%
Replacement of Employee Housing - Iron Mountain Place
COMPLETE - Opened with 42 new housing units in January, 2025. 100%
Replacement of Employee Housing - Carbondale Parker House Apartments
PLANNING *
*Staff is exploring options for RFTA-owned employee housing at the Carbondale Parker House.

DESTINATION 2040 PROJECT PHOTOS