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RTD Advertising Wrap Survey

Please fill in our quick (less than 30 seconds) survey to support our campaign for RTD to adopt a policy that prohibits advertising wrap from covering bus or train windows.

One of the best features of Regional Transportation District (RTD) buses & trains is their large windows which allow you to admire the beautiful state of Colorado as you sit back & enjoy the ride. In addition, being able to see out of the vehicle is a big aid in helping riders identify their stop to get off at.

Unfortunately, some RTD vehicles have advertising wrap which prevents this as it covers the vehicle side from top to bottom. This cheapens the experience for riders & is not in line with a quality transit experience or a “welcoming transit environment”, which RTD claims it aims to provide. Advertising wrap over windows can also pose a safety issue as it reduces the rider’s overall view of their surroundings.

The good…
…and the bad.
The City of Aurora spends your tax dollars to prevent you looking out of the window.
We like Banksy’s art, just not right here.
Sadly even RTD do this with their own designs…
…which makes the interior of this bus dark and univiting.
We really want to like this train.
It can be done right!

While we understand that exterior vehicle advertising brings in much needed revenue, we call on RTD to adopt a policy that prohibits advertising wrap from covering bus or train windows. Instead, all advertising should convey the intended message above, below or to the side of the windows. There are a number of ‘good’ examples of RTD vehicles carrying advertising wrap where this has been followed; it’s time to bring all future bus & train wrap activations in line with this.

 We therefore call on RTD to adopt a policy that prohibits advertising wrap from covering bus or train windows.

As featured on #RTDAdvertWatch.

RTD Advertising Wrap Survey

Please fill in our quick (less than 30 seconds) survey to support our campaign for RTD to adopt a policy that prohibits advertising wrap from covering bus or train windows.

Sample Email – Just copy and paste to send…

Click here to email RTD about this.

To: RTD.BoardOffice@rtd-denver.com
Cc: greaterdenvertransit@gmail.com
Subject: Advertising Wraps on RTD Buses and Trains

Dear RTD Directors and Staff,

I am writing to express my support the RTD Board to adopt a policy that prohibits advertising wrap from covering bus or train windows.

One of the best features of RTD buses & trains is their large windows which allow you to admire the beautiful state of Colorado as you sit back & enjoy the ride. In addition, being able to see out of the vehicle is a big aid in helping riders identify their stop to get off at.

Unfortunately, some RTD vehicles have advertising wrap which prevents this as it covers the vehicle side from top to bottom. This cheapens the experience for riders & is not in line with a quality transit experience or a “welcoming transit environment”, which RTD claims it aims to provide. Advertising wrap over windows can also pose a safety issue as it reduces the rider’s overall view of their surroundings.

Therefore, I request that the RTD Board adopts a policy that prohibits advertising wrap from covering bus or train windows.

Yours sincerely,

<Name>

Advert Watch Fails…

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Ugga, ugga?
Off with his head!

…and the Completely Pointless

The City of Dallas likes pink.
Meanwhile, United is wasting money on blue vinyl.
Some trees in Puget Sound apparently.
So close with this design, yet so far!

RTD Advertising Wrap Survey

Please fill in our quick (less than 30 seconds) survey to support our campaign for RTD to adopt a policy that prohibits advertising wrap from covering bus or train windows.