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The '''B Line''', also known as the '''Northwest Rail Line''', is a commuter rail line which is part of the ] operated by the ] in the ] in ]. The first 6.2-mile section from downtown Denver to south ] is under construction as part of the ] project. If it had been fully built out the B Line would have been a 41-mile high-capacity route from Denver Union Station to ], passing through North Denver, ], Westminster, ], ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rtd-denver.com/NorthwestRailLine.shtml |title=RTD - Northwest Rail Line | publisher = Regional Transportation District | access-date=February 11, 2015}}</ref> The '''B Line''', also known as the '''Northwest Rail Line''', is a commuter rail line which is part of the ] operated by the ] in the ] in ]. The first 6.2-mile section from downtown Denver to south ] is under construction as part of the ] project. When fully built out the B Line will be a 41-mile high-capacity route from Denver Union Station to ], passing through North Denver, ], Westminster, ], ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rtd-denver.com/NorthwestRailLine.shtml |title=RTD - Northwest Rail Line | publisher = Regional Transportation District | access-date=February 11, 2015}}</ref>


==Route== ==Route==
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|''Church Ranch '' |''Church Ranch ''
|'' Never '' |'' 2042 ''
| ''None'' | ''None''
|'' ] '' |'' ] ''
|'' Yes '' |'' Yes ''
|'' Proposed ''
|'' Canceled ''<ref>http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_25883458/study-bus-service-top-rtd-priority-northwest-rail</ref><ref>http://m.bizjournals.com/denver/blog/earth_to_power/2014/06/rtd-buses-should-have-priority-over-rail-to.html?r=full</ref><ref>http://nwdenver.org/wp-content/uploads//2013/12/Panel-Buses-Should-Have-Priority-Over-Rail-to-Denvers-Northwest.pdf</ref>
|- |-
|''Flatiron '' |''Flatiron ''
|'' Never '' |'' 2042 ''
| ''None'' | ''None''
|'' ] '' |'' ] ''
|'' Yes '' |'' Yes ''
|'' Proposed ''
|'' Canceled ''<ref>http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_25883458/study-bus-service-top-rtd-priority-northwest-rail</ref><ref>http://m.bizjournals.com/denver/blog/earth_to_power/2014/06/rtd-buses-should-have-priority-over-rail-to.html?r=full</ref><ref>http://nwdenver.org/wp-content/uploads//2013/12/Panel-Buses-Should-Have-Priority-Over-Rail-to-Denvers-Northwest.pdf</ref>
|- |-
|''Louisville '' |''Louisville ''
|'' Never '' |'' 2042 ''
| ''None'' | ''None''
|'' ] '' |'' ] ''
|'' Yes '' |'' Yes ''
|'' Proposed ''
|'' Canceled ''<ref>http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_25883458/study-bus-service-top-rtd-priority-northwest-rail</ref><ref>http://m.bizjournals.com/denver/blog/earth_to_power/2014/06/rtd-buses-should-have-priority-over-rail-to.html?r=full</ref><ref>http://nwdenver.org/wp-content/uploads//2013/12/Panel-Buses-Should-Have-Priority-Over-Rail-to-Denvers-Northwest.pdf</ref>
|- |-
|''Boulder Junction '' |''Boulder Junction ''
|'' Never '' |'' 2042 ''
| ''None'' | ''None''
|'' ] '' |'' ] ''
|'' Yes '' |'' Yes ''
|'' Proposed ''
|'' Canceled ''<ref>http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_25883458/study-bus-service-top-rtd-priority-northwest-rail</ref><ref>http://m.bizjournals.com/denver/blog/earth_to_power/2014/06/rtd-buses-should-have-priority-over-rail-to.html?r=full</ref><ref>http://nwdenver.org/wp-content/uploads//2013/12/Panel-Buses-Should-Have-Priority-Over-Rail-to-Denvers-Northwest.pdf</ref>
|- |-
|''Gunbarrel '' |''Gunbarrel ''
|'' Never '' |'' 2042 ''
| ''None'' | ''None''
|'' ] '' |'' ] ''
|'' Yes '' |'' Yes ''
|'' Proposed ''
|'' Canceled ''<ref>http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_25883458/study-bus-service-top-rtd-priority-northwest-rail</ref><ref>http://m.bizjournals.com/denver/blog/earth_to_power/2014/06/rtd-buses-should-have-priority-over-rail-to.html?r=full</ref><ref>http://nwdenver.org/wp-content/uploads//2013/12/Panel-Buses-Should-Have-Priority-Over-Rail-to-Denvers-Northwest.pdf</ref>
|- |-
|''Downtown Longmont '' |''Downtown Longmont ''
|'' Never '' |'' 2042 ''
|'' None '' |'' None ''
|'' ] '' |'' ] ''
|'' Yes '' |'' Yes ''
|'' Proposed ''
|'' Canceled ''<ref>http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_25883458/study-bus-service-top-rtd-priority-northwest-rail</ref><ref>http://m.bizjournals.com/denver/blog/earth_to_power/2014/06/rtd-buses-should-have-priority-over-rail-to.html?r=full</ref><ref>http://nwdenver.org/wp-content/uploads//2013/12/Panel-Buses-Should-Have-Priority-Over-Rail-to-Denvers-Northwest.pdf</ref>
|} |}


==FasTracks== ==FasTracks==
{{main|Fastracks}} {{main|Fastracks}}
In 2004 Colorado voters approved ] a multi-billion dollar ] expansion plan. The first segment of the Northwest Rail Corridor is under construction as part of the ] project and is expected to open in 2016. The remaining segment, extending to downtown Longmont, would have require additional funding in order to be completed prior to 2044 if it had not been canceled.<ref>{{cite web|last=Regional Transport District|title=Northwest Corridor FAQ|url=http://www.rtd-fastracks.com/nw_74|publisher=Regional Transport District|accessdate=22 April 2013}}</ref> The announcement angered many voters in the cities and suburbs north of Denver who had approved a sales tax increase in 2004 to fund the FasTracks project.<ref>{{cite news|last=Whaley|first=Monte|title=RTD officials face legislative grilling over commuter rail delay|url=http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_21278369/rtd-officials-face-legislative-grilling-over-commuter-rail?IADID=Search-www.denverpost.com-www.denverpost.com|accessdate=22 April 2013|newspaper=The Denver Post|date= August 10, 2012}}</ref> In 2004 Colorado voters approved ] a multi-billion dollar ] expansion plan. The first segment of the Northwest Rail Corridor is under construction as part of the ] project and is expected to open in 2016. The remaining segment, extending to downtown Longmont, will require additional funding in order to be completed prior to 2044.<ref>{{cite web|last=Regional Transport District|title=Northwest Corridor FAQ|url=http://www.rtd-fastracks.com/nw_74|publisher=Regional Transport District|accessdate=22 April 2013}}</ref> The announcement angered many voters in the cities and suburbs north of Denver who had approved a sales tax increase in 2004 to fund the FasTracks project.<ref>{{cite news|last=Whaley|first=Monte|title=RTD officials face legislative grilling over commuter rail delay|url=http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_21278369/rtd-officials-face-legislative-grilling-over-commuter-rail?IADID=Search-www.denverpost.com-www.denverpost.com|accessdate=22 April 2013|newspaper=The Denver Post|date= August 10, 2012}}</ref>


The downturn in the economy and significant cost increases and delays associated with building and operating Northwest Rail led to the initiation of the year-long "Northwest Area Mobility Study". This was an effort with minimal cooperation between northwest area governments and transportation partners that set out to achieve an alternative to the voter-approved commuter rail plan which could have potentially brought near-term mobility improvements to the northwest area. The study concluded in 2014 and made a number of recommendations that were adopted by the RTD Board of Directors in June 2014 including a quasi-"]" system along ] between Denver and Boulder. The Flatiron Flyer, which is simply a rebranding of the old bus system, with no changes to the old buses, has been forced on the area instead of building the rail line which was approved by and funded by FasTracks in 2004.<ref>http://www.dailycamera.com/news/boulder/ci_27593581/boulder-council-rtd-proposals-have-broad-impacts</ref><ref>http://www.dailycamera.com/news/boulder/ci_27572168/boulder-concerned-about-rtd-transit-plan-along-u</ref><ref>http://www.denverpost.com/News/Local/ci_27580431/RTD-proposes-cut-of-direct-Boulder-service</ref><ref>http://www.denverpost.com/News/ci_27270447/US-36-reconstruction-ongoing-as-is-branding-plan</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Whaley|first=Monte|title=RTD foots bill for study of northwest transit system, cities sign on|url=http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_22518255/northwest-cities-start-sign-onto-fastracks-plan?IADID=Search-www.denverpost.com-www.denverpost.com|accessdate=22 April 2013|newspaper=The Denver Post|date=February 4, 2013}}</ref> This new system has been frequently cited as a prime example of ].<ref>http://www.denverpost.com/News/Local/ci_27392678/US-36-bus-transit-plan-is-not-what-it-seems-group-says</ref><ref>http://www.denverpost.com/opinion/ci_27334896/meyer-is-rtd-pulling-fast-one-buses-painted</ref> The downturn in the economy and significant cost increases and delays associated with building and operating Northwest Rail led to the initiation of the year-long "Northwest Area Mobility Study". This was an effort with minimal cooperation between northwest area governments and transportation partners that set out to achieve an alternative to the voter-approved commuter rail plan which could have potentially brought near-term mobility improvements to the northwest area. The study concluded in 2014 and made a number of recommendations that were adopted by the RTD Board of Directors in June 2014 including a quasi-"]" system along ] between Denver and Boulder. The Flatiron Flyer, which is simply a rebranding of the old bus system, with no changes to the old buses, has been forced on the area instead of building the rail line which was approved by and funded by FasTracks in 2004.<ref>http://www.dailycamera.com/news/boulder/ci_27593581/boulder-council-rtd-proposals-have-broad-impacts</ref><ref>http://www.dailycamera.com/news/boulder/ci_27572168/boulder-concerned-about-rtd-transit-plan-along-u</ref><ref>http://www.denverpost.com/News/Local/ci_27580431/RTD-proposes-cut-of-direct-Boulder-service</ref><ref>http://www.denverpost.com/News/ci_27270447/US-36-reconstruction-ongoing-as-is-branding-plan</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Whaley|first=Monte|title=RTD foots bill for study of northwest transit system, cities sign on|url=http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_22518255/northwest-cities-start-sign-onto-fastracks-plan?IADID=Search-www.denverpost.com-www.denverpost.com|accessdate=22 April 2013|newspaper=The Denver Post|date=February 4, 2013}}</ref> This new system has been frequently cited as a prime example of ].<ref>http://www.denverpost.com/News/Local/ci_27392678/US-36-bus-transit-plan-is-not-what-it-seems-group-says</ref><ref>http://www.denverpost.com/opinion/ci_27334896/meyer-is-rtd-pulling-fast-one-buses-painted</ref>

Revision as of 05:38, 7 March 2015

B Line
RTD Silverliner V commuter rail cars at Union Station.
Overview
StatusUnder Construction
OwnerRegional Transportation District
LocaleDenver Metropolitan Area
Termini
Stations9 (proposed)
WebsiteOfficial website
Service
TypeCommuter Rail
SystemRegional Transportation District
Operator(s)Regional Transportation District
History
Opened2016
Technical
Track gauge4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)
Route map
Template:Infobox rdt

The B Line, also known as the Northwest Rail Line, is a commuter rail line which is part of the commuter and light rail system operated by the Regional Transportation District in the Denver Metropolitan Area in Colorado. The first 6.2-mile section from downtown Denver to south Westminster is under construction as part of the FasTracks project. When fully built out the B Line will be a 41-mile high-capacity route from Denver Union Station to Longmont, passing through North Denver, Adams County, Westminster, Broomfield, Louisville and Boulder.

Route

The B Line's southern terminus is at Union Station in Denver. It runs on a railroad right-of-way north sharing track with the G Line until the Pecos Station after which the two routes diverge. The B Line continues north to its terminus at Westminster Station.

Name Opening Year Interchange Municipality park-n-Ride? Status
colspan=6 style="background:#Template:RTD color; color:white" | B Line (Union Station - Downtown Longmont)
Union Station/
Lower Downtown (LoDo)/
Coors Field/16th Street Mall 		2014  A  &  G  Lines
 C ,  E , &  W  Lines
AmtrakAmtrak
FREE MallRide (16th St) 		Denver No Open
Template:RTD stations 2016  G  Line Adams County Yes Under Construction
Template:RTD stations 2016 None Westminster Yes Under Construction
Church Ranch 2042 None Westminster Yes Proposed
Flatiron 2042 None Broomfield Yes Proposed
Louisville 2042 None Louisville Yes Proposed
Boulder Junction 2042 None Boulder Yes Proposed
Gunbarrel 2042 None Gunbarrel Yes Proposed
Downtown Longmont 2042 None Longmont Yes Proposed

FasTracks

Main article: Fastracks

In 2004 Colorado voters approved FasTracks a multi-billion dollar public transportation expansion plan. The first segment of the Northwest Rail Corridor is under construction as part of the Eagle P3 project and is expected to open in 2016. The remaining segment, extending to downtown Longmont, will require additional funding in order to be completed prior to 2044. The announcement angered many voters in the cities and suburbs north of Denver who had approved a sales tax increase in 2004 to fund the FasTracks project.

The downturn in the economy and significant cost increases and delays associated with building and operating Northwest Rail led to the initiation of the year-long "Northwest Area Mobility Study". This was an effort with minimal cooperation between northwest area governments and transportation partners that set out to achieve an alternative to the voter-approved commuter rail plan which could have potentially brought near-term mobility improvements to the northwest area. The study concluded in 2014 and made a number of recommendations that were adopted by the RTD Board of Directors in June 2014 including a quasi-"bus rapid transit" system along U.S. Route 36 between Denver and Boulder. The Flatiron Flyer, which is simply a rebranding of the old bus system, with no changes to the old buses, has been forced on the area instead of building the rail line which was approved by and funded by FasTracks in 2004. This new system has been frequently cited as a prime example of Bus rapid transit creep.

References

  1. "RTD - Northwest Rail Line". Regional Transportation District. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  2. "RTD - Northwest Rail Line - Project Map". Regional Transportation District. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  3. Regional Transport District. "Northwest Corridor FAQ". Regional Transport District. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
  4. Whaley, Monte (August 10, 2012). "RTD officials face legislative grilling over commuter rail delay". The Denver Post. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
  5. http://www.dailycamera.com/news/boulder/ci_27593581/boulder-council-rtd-proposals-have-broad-impacts
  6. http://www.dailycamera.com/news/boulder/ci_27572168/boulder-concerned-about-rtd-transit-plan-along-u
  7. http://www.denverpost.com/News/Local/ci_27580431/RTD-proposes-cut-of-direct-Boulder-service
  8. http://www.denverpost.com/News/ci_27270447/US-36-reconstruction-ongoing-as-is-branding-plan
  9. Whaley, Monte (February 4, 2013). "RTD foots bill for study of northwest transit system, cities sign on". The Denver Post. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
  10. http://www.denverpost.com/News/Local/ci_27392678/US-36-bus-transit-plan-is-not-what-it-seems-group-says
  11. http://www.denverpost.com/opinion/ci_27334896/meyer-is-rtd-pulling-fast-one-buses-painted
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