December 26, 2024

RTD-PD team fulfills wish lists for A Precious Child

How quickly can you mobilize an act of generosity? One Transit Police team did it in a matter of hours, pooling hundreds of dollars of their own money to fulfill 10 kids’ wish lists submitted to A Precious Child.

RTD-PD Officer Felicia Quintana read about the agencywide donation drive for the Broomfield nonprofit in the Dec. 13 Hot Sheet, and she mentioned it to Sgt. Alicia Valerio, who began thinking about additional ways her colleagues could show generosity during the holiday season. 

RTD Gives supports families in need this holiday season

RTD Gives, the agency’s winter donation drive, extended just over a month and benefited A Precious Child. When the winter parade bus arrived at the Broomfield nonprofit Dec. 19 to drop off donations, it carried enough clothing from RTD team members and customers to fill a dozen 34-gallon-sized contractor bags! Communications and Engagement extends deep appreciation to everyone who participated in RTD Gives this year.

RTD accepting TAG program applications in January

RTD is seeking applications from organizations and government agencies that serve clients with immediate transit needs for a Transit Assistance Grant (TAG) in 2025. Eligible organizations may submit applications from Jan. 3 to Jan. 31. The program will assist qualified organizations that serve clients with immediate needs by providing grants in the form of RTD fares. RTD has set aside $1 million for the TAG program to offer RTD fares at no cost to grant recipients, who must distribute fare payment media to their clients or constituents at no cost. 

Transit Police introduces new wraps on vehicles

New year, new look! RTD’s Transit Police Department (RTD-PD) has partnered with the agency’s Marketing team to create updated wraps for its new police vehicles. The change comes as the department secures brand-new Ford Police Interceptors and slowly phases out the current fleet.

Welcome to RTD's newest employees

Eleven new employees joined the agency at Monday’s orientation. Welcome aboard!

Also this week: Take a look at how Human Resources colleagues showed up to welcome the newest class of employees during this festive holiday-week orientation! The team wore matching RTD holiday sweaters. Pictured left to right: Manager of Human Resources Administration Services Monica Oakes, Human Resource Specialist II Aliya Gregory, HR Analyst Kristina Horton and Human Resources Intern Mia Pyszniak.

Teams, departments celebrate the season together

Holiday party season is coming to a close, with teams across the agency having hosted special gatherings to celebrate another great year. Pictured from left to right are gatherings from Contracting and Procurement; Information Technology, General Counsel and Cybersecurity; and Civil Rights.

The holiday photo gallery has grown substantially since it was first published last week. Click the link below to view new images. 

Every day across the Denver metro area, RTD employees are making lives better through connections. The agency is proud to spotlight our exceptional workforce who go above and beyond in their roles and embody RTD’s core values. Join us in celebrating colleagues who personify the values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration and ownership.

Train operator locates missing purse on another train for customer

I was on the R Line, got off at Lincoln Station and got on the E Line that followed. After getting on the train, I realized I had forgotten my purse on the R Line. I went to Naim Ahmed-Brahim, the train operator, and asked if he could do anything. He figured out the number of the R Line train and contacted the operator.

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Information specialist ensures customer's inquiries are answered

I want to commend Ashajanee Wilburn for providing excellent customer service. It's obvious that this is not just a job. Ashajanee has life skills that will follow her throughout her professional and personal life. I appreciate being able to call RTD and speak to someone who enjoys helping people and cares about customers.

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Satish Acharya

Bus Operator

Alfredo Dominguez

Bus Operator

Rober Eichlin

Bus Operator

Richard Garcia

Bus Operator

Temesgen Genebo

Bus Operator

Maryam Hasan

Bus Operator

Jennifer Jones*

Bus Operator

Kamolmat Kaewchuay

Bus Operator

Michael Lawrence

Bus Operator

Landry Boris Ouedraogo

Bus Operator

Juan David Quintero

Bus Operator

Yaquelin Rangel

Bus Operator

Shante Simpson

Bus Operator

Jonathan Tipton

Bus Operator

Fasika Abicho

Bus Operator



Hersey Banks

Bus Operator

William Dix

Bus Operator

Troy Gallegos

Bus Operator

Tigist Gebreegziabher

Bus Operator

Richard Greenlee

Bus Operator

Douglas Larson

Bus Operator

Judith Thieme

General Repair Mechanic

Quinn Stewart

General Repair Mechanic

Rodrigo Martinez Pasillas

Service Person

Danyil Petryk

Service Person

KC Cook

Service Worker

Justin Hatfield

Service Worker

Brandon Newell

Service Worker

Sebastian Palafox

Rail Laborer

Erick Flores Hinojosa

Rail Laborer

Michael Chapa

Conductor

Sebastian Palafox

Rail Laborer

Erick Flores Hinojosa

Rail Laborer



Michael Chapa

Conductor

Scott Hickman

Conductor

Arnold Morgado

Conductor

Samuel Purvey

Conductor

Rainey Burns

Emergency Services Intern

Nathan Edwards

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Lauren (Lorena) Gonzalez

Transit Equity Specialist

Ryan Hansen

Contracts Administrator

Cory Schmitt

Project Manager, Partnerships

Morgan Yeung

Public Safety Dispatcher

(*) denotes rehire

Facilities and Fleet Transition Plan released

The Facilities and Fleet Transition Plan, released last week, assesses RTD’s current and future operations to determine a path forward for how the agency can lower emissions in its facilities and fleet. Click below to review the plan.

Inside Connections: December 4

RTD Board of Directors approves 2025 budget

RTD website, Next Ride app now available in Korean

Inside Connections: December 11

ADA Office announces first honorees for Anne Hillyer Award for Integrity

RTD-PD add K-9 units to enhance safety efforts

Inside Connections: December 18

Meet Cory Schmitt: 'I'm really excited to introduce more people to transit'

Weathering the storm: How RTD responds to different severe weather events

RTD Solicitations

RTD has a number of solicitations currently underway at the agency or planned for the near future. To view and download current solicitations, see upcoming opportunities, and review pending and awarded contracts, follow the links below.

Debra's Quote of the Week

"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream."

— C.S. Lewis

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