I’m Michael Farrington, and

I’m running to make RTD work for Everyone

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RTD is failing our Communities

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It’s time to change that.

That’s why I am running to represent Commerce City, Brighton, and Thornton (District K) on the RTD Board. I believe our transit system should work for families: getting to jobs, schools, and services while supporting more housing choices and walkable neighborhoods. I grew up in Commerce City and know firsthand that buses don’t show up and the system doesn’t feel safe.

We don’t need another career politician who has spent the last decade working on these issues only for them to get worse, we need leaders focused on fixing the system. On the RTD Board, I’ll fight for practical, common sense solutions: more frequent buses and trains, a safer experience, and a system that puts riders first.

It’s time for RTD to work for everyone.

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Only have a minute? These are my biggest priorities! More detail below:

  • North metro communities have waited more than two decades for the complete N Line they were promised. I will fight for a public completion plan, protected funding, better frequency, enough train capacity, and honest updates about costs and progress.

  • Major events should be some of the easiest times to choose transit. I will work to restore BroncosRide, improve service for other major events, provide enough capacity, and make sure riders can still complete their trips home after the game.

  • Every rider deserves to feel safe. I will push for more trained personnel on vehicles and at stations, consistent enforcement of fares and conduct rules, stronger coordination with local partners, and public reporting on whether RTD’s safety strategies are working.

  • RTD should help create more walkable, connected, and affordable communities near reliable transit. I will support housing on underused RTD land, safer station connections, fewer unnecessary parking mandates, and partnerships that expand housing choices while reducing displacement.

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Supported by trusted leaders

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Commissioner Emma Pinter

Rep. Manny Rutinel

Mayor Steve Douglas

Rep. Javier Mabrey

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District Attorney Michael Dougherty

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