February 21, 2024

Transit Police votes to create collective bargaining unit

With the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) having certified election results last week, eligible Transit Police Officers and Corporals would be represented by the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #72 (FOP) for purposes of collective bargaining. RTD Labor Relations staff and Transit Police command staff will work with the FOP to negotiate and implement this first-time collective bargaining agreement for the agency in the near term.

Marketing Communications Specialist Ashlyn Whitford showcases RTD's AdWheel award.

Marketing wins AdWheel award for military recruitment campaign

Last week, RTD’s Marketing division received a first-place American Public Transportation Association (APTA) AdWheel award at the annual APTA Marketing and Communications Workshop in New Orleans. The prestigious AdWheels honor the most creative and effective marketing campaigns in the transit industry by system size.

Transit Police conducts fare sweeps at W Line stations

RTD joins anti-trafficking event today at Auraria Campus

This morning, RTD joined Truckers Against Trafficking, Denver Anti-Trafficking Alliance, Denver Public Schools and Denver Police Department for a news conference at the Auraria Higher Education Center. Afterward, group leaders discussed collaborative opportunities for preventing and interrupting youth exploitation.

Stuart Summers, Chief Communications and Engagement Officer, noted that RTD's bus and train operators play an important role in recognizing human trafficking. The information shared and lessons learned will support all community members, he said – most importantly, youth. The personal safety and security of RTD's youth customers were identified as a priority by customers and stakeholders prior to the launch of the Zero Fare for Youth initiative.

Welcome to our newest colleagues!

RTD's 21 newest employees smile at yesterday's orientation. Thank you for bringing your skills and talents to work to benefit the Denver metro region!

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.

Employees pivot to operate snow desk during storm

Senior Equipment Engineer Robbie Hunter and Technical Training Manager David Plumisto showed up on Saturday, Feb. 3, to open the snow desk for bus maintenance. We appreciate our employees who will stop what they are doing and do what is needed for the agency.

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Bus operator fills vacant trips on a moment's notice

Big thanks to bus operator Charles Blakney for stepping up on Route 0, Block 1, on Feb. 4, when the relief operator didn't show up. Blakney opted to stay on the route instead of the assigned run on Mall Relief Block 81, showcasing a commitment to improving connections and lives – especially since two Route 0 runs were already dropped.

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February's retirees

Scott Morrison

Senior Project Manager, Information Technology (4 years)

Anthony Maiers

Certified Train Operator (17 years)



Carrie Mosbarger

LRT Field Supervisor (20 years)

March with colleagues at Denver St. Patrick's Day Parade

For the second year in a row, RTD is planning to join Denver’s annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 16! Wear as much green as possible and march with fellow colleagues through downtown in one of the city’s largest parades of the year. Interested? Sign up today by clicking the button below!

De-escalation training is underway for bus operators and staff

De-escalation training has officially begun for bus operators. The training – required by the Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) and part of RTD’s Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) – is designed to give students the skills to de-escalate situations verbally. Training sessions take place 6 a.m.-2 p.m. every Tuesday-Sunday at District Shops. Bus operators: Still haven’t signed up? Speak with a supervisor today to enroll in a class.

Learn more about the coping panels project next week at Facts-n-Snacks

Join Caitlin Arnold, Construction Engineer III, as she discusses the coping panel project's progress and future. Sessions will be held virtually at the dates and times below. Teams invites and links will be shared this week via Outlook.

• Tuesday, Feb. 27, 11:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 28, noon
• Thursday, Feb. 29, 2 p.m.

Interested in presenting on a topic or showcasing a project your team has been working on for Facts-n-Snacks in 2024? Send an email to Austin Nettleton (austin.nettleton@rtd-denver.com) to reserve a spot today.

Debra's Quote of the Week

“The cost of liberty is less than the price of repression.”

– W.E.B. Du Bois

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