FasTracks Through Thornton
The North Metro Corridor is a proposed 18-mile rail transit corridor between Denver Union Station and 162nd Avenue. On the way, it passes through Thornton.
RTD has a large informational Web site dedicated to all its different FasTrack corridors, including the North Metro Corridor.
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RTD North Metro Corridor Web site
The purpose of our own Thornton FasTracks Web site is to provide supplementary information specifically targeted toward our Thornton citizens.
Upcoming Public Meetings
Changes in the cost of diesel fuel, increased construction costs, and the continuing economic slump have introduced new factors in the North Metro Corridor equation. Attend one of these meetings to learn the latest.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Skyview High School
8990 York St.
Thornton, CO 80229
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Thursday, September 25, 2008
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Adams City High School
4625 E. 68th Ave.
Commerce City, CO 80022
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RTD has also scheduled public meetings in each of the 15 RTD Board Members Districts. The three districts that are a part of the City of Thornton are...
- District J - Bill Christopher, Thursday, October 2, 6 p.m.; Westminster City Park Recreation Center, 10455 Sheridan Blvd., Westminster
- District K - Noel Busck, Thursday, October 16, 6 p.m.; City of Thornton, City Council Chambers, 9500 Civic Center Drive, Thornton
- District I – Lee Kemp, Thursday, October 23, 6 p.m.; Longmont Public Library, 409 4th Ave. Longmont
Thornton Specific Information
- Noise Walls
Noise walls will be erected to provide a barrier between adjoining neighborhoods and the proposed tracks. Visit this page for locations and specifications.
- North Metro Stations
The proposed locations for stations in the Thornton city limits, including various options.
- Quiet Zone Information
Trains sound their whistles less often if there are additional safety features in place, such as track signals and gates. Use this page for more information on these proposed "Quiet Zones."
Questions?...
North Metro Corridor Q & A page
Other Key Information
