During National Engineers Week, RTD celebrates the contributions of engineering colleagues | |
Feb. 16-22 is National Engineers Week, a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions engineers make to society. Individuals who pursue this work are addressing rapid technological advancements and global challenges. At RTD, we are fortunate to benefit from the skills and talents of many engineers.
To introduce some of these employees, we invited them to tell us about the work they do – and to identify what occupation they might have chosen outside engineering. See if you can guess correctly from the following choices, and enjoy learning about all of these and more dedicated colleagues!
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Judy Wang
Senior Software Engineer
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Caitlin Arnold
Construction Engineer III
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Shawn Purdy
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
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22 new operators, three conductors graduate Friday | |
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Seventeen bus operators, five light rail operators and three N Line conductors graduated in a combined ceremony Friday at Blake Street. Congratulations to all our new operators and conductors!
In the left photo, from left to right and starting with the front row, RTD’s newest bus operators are Kelliona Brown, Destaalem Seyoum, Sharon Olson-Ochoa, Hazel Jeffrey and Wondmagegnhu Weldetensa; in the middle row: Abinet Kenore, Abdelhak Zahi, Abdulhakim Ayalew, Takele Tufa and Michelle Coates; and in the back row: Joshua Meyer, Maid Sirovina, Tyler Connell, Joshua Allen and Tgabu Bushena. Not pictured are Johnny Massey and Donnell Simpson.
In the right photo, from left to right and starting with the front row, RTD’s newest light rail operators are Terrell Peterson and Adam Nuanez; and in the back row: Light Rail Training Instructor Eric Mannes, and operators Waheedullah Rahimy, Daniel Stroz and Bernard Moore.
Not pictured are new N Line conductors Scott Hickman, Howard Casper and Michael Chapa.
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Welcome to RTD's newest employees! | |
Twenty employees joined the agency at yesterday's orientation. Welcome aboard! | |
RTD keeps cyclists energized for Winter Bike to Work Day | |
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On Valentine’s Day, RTD team members braved cold weather to distribute transit-themed Valentine cards, cupcakes and transit information to bike riders as part of the annual Winter Bike to Work Day. Organized by Community Engagement, RTD expanded its presence past the Civic Center Park breakfast station in downtown Denver to include stations at the Boulder Chamber of Commerce in downtown Boulder and Stanley Marketplace in Aurora. Though the chilly weather and three-day weekend may have influenced the lower participation seen at two of the three stations, Boulder cyclists were unperturbed, as nearly 300 cyclists visited the station hosted by RTD and the Boulder Chamber of Commerce.
Additionally, RTD’s transit-themed valentines were available to customers at Downtown Boulder, Union and Civic Center stations.
Kudos goout to the volunteers who joined RTD at the Civic Center Park breakfast station. As Community Engagement continues its work to engage and inspire transit use, look for opportunities to join them in creating customer and community connections. Requests for volunteers are posted in Inside Connections, The RTD Bulletin and the Hub.
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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. | |
Bus operator waits on customer dashing to stop | |
Last Friday night, I was getting off work in Boulder. I was running a little behind getting my store locked up. Operator Robert Lawrence saw me running across the road and waited on me. Thank you, Robert!
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Operator helps customer alight closer to home | |
This kind young driver, Sean Devitt, is wonderful! I had to catch my bus an hour later than I usually do. It was very cold and I was at the bus stop for 30 minutes before this bus arrived. My knees hurt, I have a cold and I felt like I was frozen.
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Steve Decker
Lead SharePoint Architect (12 years)
Arnold Blake
LRT Field Supervisor (25 years)
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From Safety and Environmental: East Metro report is available | |
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The February East Metro safety update has been uploaded to the Hub. This report covers reported injuries, their causes and how they are being remedied, as well as other important safety information. Notable findings include:
- 10 on-the-job injuries reported
- Common observed hazards included improper housekeeping, manual handling of equipment or tools leading to injuries, issues related to vehicle maintenance and lack of personal protective equipment effectiveness
- 108 total hazards have been identified since 2021, with 73 of those resolved and mitigated to an acceptable level of risk for safe operations
Click the link below to read the full report.
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From Wellness: Take your fitness to the next level with the Transit Titans weight training program | |
Did you know RTD has eight fitness centers around the agency? Would you be more motivated to go if you had a specific program to follow? RTD’s Wellness team has partnered with Mandi Singleton, Learning and Training Specialist and competitive power lifter, who would like to bring together employees interested in participating in a guided workout program. No prior experience is necessary, and the program is adaptable to all levels of experience. It is a program intended to build strength and functional movement, promote safe lifting techniques, and provide comradery for those who are gym curious. | |
Construction on CO 119 to impact RTD service in area | Starting at 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, through 5 a.m. Monday, March 10, Jay Road between the northbound and southbound lanes of CO 119 will be closed as construction begins on a new underpass. Customers accessing the bus stops at CO 119 and Jay Road will be unable to cross over to the other stop during this closure and will need to remain on the bus to return to the opposite side. | |
Want better sleep? Sign up for a Sleep Wise consultation | RTD has partnered with Sleep Wise Consulting to offer a course designed to improve sleep for RTD employees at no cost. Limited spots are available. Click the link below to register. | |
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. | | |
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Debra's Quote of the Week | |
“If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair."
— Shirley Chisholm
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