Angel Peña named RTD’s first Deputy CEO | | |
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RTD has named Angel Peña as the agency’s inaugural Deputy Chief Executive Officer. Peña was selected following a national executive search and brings nearly 25 years of experience in both the public and private sectors. In the role, Peña will lead the day-to-day operations and management of multiple RTD departments and divisions, including Capital Programs, Safety and Environmental Compliance, Civil Rights, Contracting and Procurement, and Planning. | |
Click the link below to read a memo from RTD General Manager and CEO Debra A. Johnson regarding Peña's hire. | |
Revitalizing RTD's Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities | | |
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The ADA Office within RTD’s Civil Rights Division has successfully revitalized and reimagined the role of the Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities (ACPD). This premier accessibility committee serves as a vital link between RTD and the disability community, ensuring that accessibility concerns are addressed and that RTD’s services remain inclusive for all customers. | |
Transit Equity Office updating Title VI Program | RTD is updating its Title VI Program to ensure equitable access to transit and prevent discrimination. As a federally funded agency, RTD must comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color and national origin, including limited English proficiency. | |
RTD is establishing a new triennial goal | As a U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) direct recipient, RTD is now reviewing the methodology to establish a new Triennial Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal. RTD is mandated to set a DBE goal every three years, based on expected federally funded projects or contracts assisted by US DOT. The current DBE goal is 14.5%. | |
Mostafa Idrissi, Street Supervisor, Bus Operations (10 years) | | |
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“I was born and raised in Morocco. I obtained a CDL in 2011 and then worked for Transdev. In 2015, I came here to RTD. I enjoyed driving buses, so I changed my position to revenue instructor. I was a revenue instructor for five years. I gave all my experience to my trainees.
“Because I came from another country, I know the culture of the immigrants."
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Welcome to Out-of-Office, a new monthly series highlighting the diverse hobbies and interests of RTD’s employees enjoy off the clock. To kick things off, meet a longtime employee who knows a thing or two about rocking out. | | |
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Much like a rock band touring the globe, SharePoint Administrator Mike Smith has toured around RTD in his 23 years with the agency. From humble beginnings as an administrative assistant in Purchasing to working on FasTracks as business support to the consultants, now working on the SharePoint team, Smith is no stranger to the agency. However, when it’s time to shut the laptop off, he lets his hair down and throws his horns up, dishing out T-shirts, CDs and other merch to concertgoers looking to memorialize the night for the bands for which he volunteers. | |
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. | |
Information specialist helps new customer use the system | |
I would like to give your Information Specialist Ty-Janae White a pat on the back. She was awesome and deserves kudos. Her customer service is outstanding. My husband was in a car accident, and that has forced me into using RTD. Ty helped me with a route and was friendly throughout the call.
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Operator's demeanor, attention to detail make customer's day | |
What a wonderful experience! Your bus operator, Jeffrey Wilson, was friendly, greeted each customer individually and was super friendly all around. He even made clear and understandable onboard announcements. It was so refreshing!
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Ruben Cuellarmartinez
Bus Operator
Wendy Dutton
Bus Operator
Victor Gimer
Bus Operator
Scott Hiddle*
Bus Operator
Levi Robinson
Bus Operator
Scott Lewis
Bus Operator
Craig Memmer
Bus Operator
Biniam Nigussie
Bus Operator
Muhammedsead Nuriye
Bus Operator
Cydney Rose
Bus Operator
Meisam (Sam) Aghahossein Fini
Bus Operator
Indra Vikram Basyal
Bus Operator
Arcenio Bozeman
Bus Operator
Jesus DelaRosa
Bus Operator
Tommy McAfee
Bus Operator
Wegene Mulat
Bus Operator
Jaime Sanchez
Bus Operator
Drew Seleski
Bus Operator
Kwizi Ndogole
Community Engagement Intern
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Stephen Hayes
General Repair Mechanic
Zachary Robledo
General Repair Mechanic
David Nzila
Facilities Maintenance Mechanic
Andrew Sturm
Facilities Maintenance Mechanic
James Thacker
Facilities Maintenance Mechanic
Jakkrit Vichiensal
Facilities Maintenance Mechanic
Shelly Aguilar
Train Operator
Kira Burch
Train Operator
Alvina Garcia
Train Operator
Jayshon Gleason
Train Operator
Bradley Igler
Train Operator
Saeed Jamshidinezhad
Train Operator
Alkerria Jones
Train Operator
Christian Lee
Train Operator
Joe Ortega
Train Operator
James Swarthout
Train Operator
Princess Williams
Train Operator
Stephanie Cummings
Executive Assistant II
Megan Muretta
Transit Police Officer
(*) denotes rehire
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At last night’s monthly meeting, the RTD Board of Directors unanimously approved the following: the refinancing of Certificate of Participation Series 2015A; and authorizing the General Manager and CEO to be responsible for applying for and legally committing RTD to compliance with terms of awards from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Additionally, the Board authorized the General Manager and CEO to enter into a contract with Confluence Security for the purchase and installation of new surveillance cameras on 157 light rail vehicles, as well as to run a procurement process for and enter into a contract for external audit services.
The Board also authorized additional funding for the Access-on-Demand program, approved a summary scope of work to solicit contracted security services, and adopted an “amend” position on Senate Bill 25-161, calling for the following amendments:
- Making RTD Board members on a proposed RTD accountability committee voting members
- Adding two former RTD Board members as voting members of the proposed RTD accountability committee
- Opposing the addition of two ex officio members to the RTD Board of Directors
- Opposing the elimination of the ability for individuals to be elected to the RTD Board of Directors via a write-in process
Click the thumbnail above to watch the full meeting.
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From Safety and Environmental: Boulder report on the Hub | |
The February Boulder safety update has been uploaded to the Hub. Click the link below to read it. Key findings include:
- 95 total hazards reported since January 2021, with 82 resolved, seven being monitored and reviewed, four open hazards actively being addressed, and two hazards awaiting review by internal departments.
- Two safety concerns have been reported since January 2025, both of which have been resolved.
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From Cybersecurity: How to recognize and combat a vishing attack | Vishing is a different attack that falls under the general social engineering phishing umbrella and shares the same goals. Cybercriminals who use vishing, known as “vishers,” use fraudulent phone numbers, voice-altering software, text messages and social engineering to trick users into divulging sensitive information, usually over the phone. The visher might first send a text message to potential victims in high volumes from a long list of phone numbers. The message might ask users to make a phone call to the attacker’s number. | |
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RTD mourns the passing of longtime employee Greg Wing. Wing was a lead street supervisor on the Street Operations team. His career at RTD spanned over 30 years in the Bus Operations Department.
If you find that you would like to speak with someone about this loss, please call RTD’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at 1.877.237.3954. Employees in Bus Operations are also invited to contact Tim Lucero at 303.299.6928, or John Albo at 303.299.6676, if support is needed.
Click the link below to read a memo from Chief People Officer Charlene Polege about Wing’s passing.
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From Safety and Environmental: Air quality results for Boulder, Platte | |
Reports detailing the results of recent indoor air quality monitoring at Boulder and Platte divisions are available now for review. Testing was conducted by industrial hygienist Foothills Environmental Inc. (FEI) at Boulder Jan. 13-20 and at Platte Jan. 27-Feb. 3.
Click the links below to read more and to access the reports for both divisions.
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New cybersecurity incident response policy, procedure available on the Hub | The new guidance notes that RTD employees and contractors shall immediately report known or suspected cybersecurity incidents, and outlines the agency’s management of cybersecurity incidents. Click the links below to view these documents. | |
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 | |
"I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear."
— Nelson Mandela
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