RTD mulls steep cuts to bus and train service in attempt to close budget gap
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DENVER — Denver-area transit riders are bracing for potential changes as the Regional Transportation District considers cutting bus and train services by 20% by next year to reduce spending and close a budget gap.
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What happened
DENVER — Denver-area transit riders are bracing for potential changes as the Regional Transportation District considers cutting bus and train services by 20% by next year to reduce spending and close a budget gap.
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