Posted on: August 3, 2021
The Adams County Commissioners, along with other county officials, are demanding the Regional Transportation District (RTD) fully reinstate bus route 520, which serves the Adams County Justice Center, Adams County Government Center, Platte Valley Medical Center, and many other destinations and connections in the Brighton area.
RTD canceled the bus route during the pandemic, along with several other underutilized bus lines during that time. Since the reopening of most government offices and businesses, many bus routes have been reinstated by RTD. To date, route 520 has not been fully reinstated, to include service to the Adams County Justice Center, which previously was part of the 520 route. Without service directly to the Justice Center, the closest stops will force residents to walk nearly a mile round trip to access the Justice Center.
Jury trials have resumed, and the Adams County Justice Center is working to expedite trials for 700 felony cases backlogged due to the pandemic. Additional courtrooms, staffing, and hours are being added to help with the backlog of cases. Lack of access to public transit for defendants, victims, advocates, and staff will restrict the ability to increase the quantity of cases heard.
“RTD’s decision to no longer provide services to the Justice Center is unacceptable,” said Eva J. Henry, Adams County Commissioner and Board Chair. “Not having this stop at the Justice Center has significant impacts for our residents who need reliable transportation to this location. Asking our residents to travel a mile round trip if you have mobility issues is concerning, especially for residents required to uphold their civic duty to participate in a jury trial.”
In addition to significantly impacting the criminal justice system and access to county government for residents, it also restricts the ability to connect to other routes and destinations.
“It is critical that our citizens have direct access to the Adams County Justice Center through a safe and reliable form of transportation,” said 17th Judicial District Attorney Brian Mason. “I am asking RTD to immediately reinstate Route 520 to provide jurors, defendants, victims, and advocates direct public transit access to our criminal justice system.”
The Adams County Commissioners, along with District Attorney Mason, Chief Judge Don Quick, and public defenders of the 17th Judicial District, have sent a letter to RTD insisting route 520 be fully reinstated immediately. View the letter here.
Posted on: August 1, 2023
Adams County Commissioners Award More Than $800,000 in Community Enrichment Grants
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Posted on: August 1, 2023
Adams County Enhances Emergency Management Efforts Through Collaborative Transition
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Posted on: July 12, 2023
Adams County Partnering with Other Local Governments to Launch Solar Group Buying Program
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Posted on: June 13, 2023
County Road Closures
Current roadway closures and detour routes due t
Posted on: June 8, 2023
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Posted on: June 6, 2023
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Posted on: June 1, 2023
Annual Stars & Stripes Event to Feature Singer Thomas Mac
The annual pre-Independence Day celebration at Riverdale Regional Park is back! Mark your calendars for the third of July celebration. Ward Electric presents a free evening in the park with country singer, Thomas Mac, and a festive display of fireworks.
Food and beverage vendors will begin serving at 4 p.m. Enjoy live music followed by the 9:30 p.m. fireworks show.
Posted on: May 31, 2023
I Voted Sticker Design Contest Winners Announced
The Adams County Elections Department received 36 entries for the I Voted Sticker Design Contest from both students and residents. Four winners were chosen, and the winning designs will be used throughout the 2023 Coordinated, 2024 Presidential Primary, 2024 Primary, and 2024 General Elections. The Adams County Elections Department received 36 entries for the I Voted Sticker Design Contest from both students and residents. Four winners were chosen, and the winning designs will be used throughout the 2023 Coordinated, 2024 Presidential Primary, 2024 Primary, and 2024 General Elections.
Posted on: May 30, 2023
Adams County Veterans Memorial Grand Opening Ceremony
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