After working closely with the neighborhoods and agencies involved in the East Corridor EIS, the study team has identified the Preferred Alternative as electric commuter rail, running from Denver Union Station (DUS) to Denver International Airport (DIA).

However, recent developments regarding RTD’s negotiations with Union Pacific Railroad (UP) have required that the study team consider a refinement of the Preferred Alternative. Please see the Message to East Corridor Stakeholders (July 7, 2008) to learn more.

The study team will share these potential refinements through its usual process, which includes public meetings. Please view our Meeting Notices page for information on upcoming public meetings.

Prior to the UP development, the following East Corridor recommendations were made by the study team:

Alignment
The 72nd Avenue alignment is recommended for the northeast because it would maximize transit-oriented development opportunities, maintain a 30-minute travel time between DUS and DIA, and would be supported by the local land owners and municipalities. New alignment information will be provided at our upcoming corridor-wide meetings.

Stations
Stations are recommended at the following locations:

• 40th/40th: New information regarding the 40th/40th Station was presented at the June 12, 2008 Neighborhood Meeting.
• Colorado
• Central Park
• Peoria: New information regarding the Peoria Station was presented at the February 27, 2008 Neighborhood Meeting.
• 40th/Airport
• Denver International Airport