Metro Denver residents with disabilities who rely on paratransit face tougher times as RTD officials curb spending to reduce a $215 million deficit and balance the agency’s $1.5 billion budget. Directors exploring how best to cut costs while preserving core services say they are looking again at Access-on-Demand, or a restructuring to meld it with Access-a-Ride, which is legally required under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, along with other options. Read more about RTD's budget plans at the link in our bio. 📝: Bruce Finley, The Denver Post 📷: Timothy Hurst, The Denver Post // tim_hurst_pix #Denver #RTD