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The Westin Denver International AirportArea ReviewMass transportation throughout the Denver-Aurora metropolitan area is managed<strong>and</strong> coordinated by the Regional Transportation District (“RTD”). RTD currentlyoperates more than 1,000 buses serving 10,000 bus stops in 38 municipaljurisdictions. Additionally, RTD operates two light rail lines (the C Line <strong>and</strong> D Line)with a total of 15.8 miles of track, serving 24 stations.A component of the $500 million <strong>DIA</strong> project is the extension of the RTD FasTracksrail line. The East Rail line is a 22.8-mile commuter rail transit corridor that willoperate between the downtown Denver Union Station <strong>and</strong> <strong>DIA</strong>. In addition toconnecting these two vital areas of the Denver region, the rail line will also serveadjacent employment centers, neighborhoods <strong>and</strong> development areas in Denver<strong>and</strong> Aurora. A map with the East Rail line highlighted in yellow is presented below.The RTD rail line podium will be located on Level 1 of <strong>DIA</strong> <strong>and</strong> the Subject hotel. ItAs a result, riders will have access to the proposed Subject <strong>and</strong> the airport by wayof escalators <strong>and</strong> elevators. This rail line will benefit the proposed Subjecttremendously given the ease of access to the many attractions of downtownDenver, including the convention center, thus providing guests direct access todowntown with the convenience of an airport location.II-10

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