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RTD services in Colorado not impacted by rising gas prices, transit prices stay the same

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Brian Sherrod
Brian Sherrod
First Alert Traffic Tracker Reporter
Brian Sherrod is a multimedia journalist and the First Alert Traffic Tracker Reporter at CBS News Colorado. Share you story ideas with him by sending an email to yourreporter@cbs.com.
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Gas prices across the country continue to soar, with the average price per gallon in Colorado at $3.95, according to the AAA. The increase is making it very expensive for people who use their vehicles to travel. 

The Regional Transportation District says to consider its public transit services. RTD officials said the rising gas prices are not impacting their services because it has a locked-in contract, which keeps their gas at $2.50 a gallon. The heavy commuter train and light rail run on electric power.

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A light rail stop in Arapahoe County. CBS

RTD says will not change. A three-hour pass will still be $2.75, and an all-day pass will be $5.50. Discounted fares are available for anyone over the age of 65 and those with disabilities. If you are under the age of 19 or a military service member, you can ride the services for free.

RTD says this option helps people who do not have a car or are finding it too expensive to drive right now.

"It does not take into account the wear and tear on your vehicle, oil changes, tires, and even parking if you park downtown," Tara Broghammer, Senior Specialist of Public Relations for RTD, said. "You also have to think about your insurance premiums and the mental toll of sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic."

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RTD says to make it even easier, download RTD's Next Ride app and let it plan your trip for you. 

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