金融前景
我们的社区价值
The 区域运输区 connects people to work, 教育, 医疗保健, and other life-changing opportunities across the Denver metro area. From individuals and families to businesses and non-profits, RTD’s buses and trains benefit all segments of the community. Our value is tied to providing the highest level of service possible and making lives better through connections.
资金配置文件
Despite financial challenges facing many U.S. 交通部门, RTD maintains a strong near-term outlook thanks to a recent focus on stabilizing its financial position and investing in priority initiatives.
RTD的当前财务策略
- 增加收入，减少开支
- 效率最大化
- Create a welcoming transit environment that retains existing and attracts new customers
- Advocate for new state funding that 支持s sustainable and accessible services
In 2024, RTD has three primary sources of revenue.
Sales-and-use taxes are a popular, widely used mechanism to 支持 many 交通部门 in the U.S. 然而, 这些税是不稳定的, 正如RTD所经历的那样, subject to a number of external market factors, 包括通货膨胀, 经济衰退, and the availability of goods and services.
Learn more about RTD’s budget and finances 在这里
影响和缓解
In 1992, voters approved an amendment to the Colorado Constitution known as the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR). Voters exempted RTD in 1995 from TABOR’s limitations through December 31, 2005. In 1999, voters further exempted RTD from those limitations for the purpose of paying debt incurred to finance the construction of the Southeast and Southwest light rail lines or to operate such, for as long as any bond debt remains outstanding, 但绝不能超过12月31日, 2026. RTD’s bonds will be repaid in November 2024, and de-Brucing on the 0.6% sales-and-use tax will expire at that time.
In 2004, voters authorized an increase in RTD’s sales and use tax rate from 0.6% to 1%, effective January 1, 2005, to finance the FasTracks transit improvement program. When all FasTracks bond debt is repaid in 2050, the 0.4% sales-and-use tax rate may be reduced, and de-Brucing on the 0.4%将到期.
Approximately 50% or $600 million of RTD's revenues will be subject to TABOR in 2025. This includes virtually all revenue except the 0.4% tax, federal funding, and investment income from federal funding.
收入多样化
While RTD currently maintains a strong financial position, the agency’s long-term outlook will require additional collaboration, 支持, 以及保证其未来的解决方案. To prepare for that future, RTD is investigating ways to move beyond its primary source of revenue.
Revenue diversification focuses on funding RTD through various means to ensure the agency is able to deliver transit services and maintain long-term stability.
The goal is to develop a diverse set of external subsidies to ensure RTD is not reliant on one primary source of revenue from a sales-and-use tax. This approach in diversification increases the probability that if one revenue stream declines, another is available to offset and take its place. RTD needs consistent and reliable funding sources to adequately provide public transportation to the Denver metro area.
财务及营运资料
RTD reports its financial and operational data to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The reported data is part of the National Transit Database (NTD), and it helps RTD and its stakeholders make multi-year comparisons, 探索效率, 并进行趋势分析.
机遇与挑战
Operating and maintaining a transit system for the benefit of more than 3.100万人住在一个2,342 square-mile service area is challenging and takes significant financial resources and investment. RTD is impacted by a backlog of deferred maintenance, 竞争激烈的劳动力市场, 供应链问题, 高通胀. The agency’s aging rail network and operational facilities require extensive maintenance projects. 颠覆性的, societal issues brought on by individuals displaying anti-social behaviors are impacting RTD’s current employees and affecting the agency’s retention efforts.
没有新的专项资金
If additional funding sources are not identified and secured in the future, RTD will face fiscal challenges that will certainly impact its service delivery. It goes without saying that RTD is focused on mitigating any adverse consequences, 现在是采取行动的时候了. Preserving RTD’s strong financial position is paramount for the agency.
我们需要你的帮助
To build a stronger transit future in Colorado, RTD needs help. We call on the public at large to actively join us in 支持ing RTD’s mission of making lives better through connections. 过去一年里, the agency has intensified its efforts to create a welcoming transit environment, with a focus on fostering a convenient and enjoyable experience for all employees and customers. We seek 支持 in diversifying RTD’s financial foundations to guarantee a resilient future. We ask for understanding as we proactively address maintenance projects. And, of course, we invite customers to join us on board both now and in the future.