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Welcome to the new, evolved Inside Connections – a weekly newsletter for RTD employees that provides you with information you need to know and want to read.
This all-digital format reflects listening from all corners of the agency, conducted over the past several months by the members of RTD’s Internal Communications team. We heard a consistent desire for transparent text about noteworthy items, projects in progress, and updates related to safety and security. Of utmost importance, employees voiced a desire to feel seen, recognized and connected with colleagues. Watch for items in the IC that reflect this guidance.
Thoughts, questions, story ideas? Send it all to insideconnections@rtd-denver.com. Our team is grateful for your feedback and dedicated to providing content that is important to you.
Laurie Huff, Internal and Executive Communications Manager
Austin Nettleton, Senior Specialist, Public Relations
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Dialogue with Debra is tomorrow at Platte | |
Join RTD General Manager and CEO Debra A. Johnson and guest panelists from RTD’s Leadership Team at the agency’s next all-hands meeting, at 9 a.m. tomorrow, Jan. 11, in the operator break room at Platte division.
Can’t make it in person? Click the button below to join the webinar.
Calling in? Dial 720.928.9299 and enter the following information when prompted:
- Webinar ID: 829 8808 5345
- Passcode: 433331
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RTD recognizes National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day | Yesterday, in observance of Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, RTD leaders expressed gratitude for the commitment and dedication of the agency’s Transit Police colleagues. | | |
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RTD Board of Directors holds elections for new officers | The RTD Board of Directors elected new officers during a special Board meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 9. At the start of each year, Board members elect a chair, first and second vice chair, and other leadership officers to serve for the calendar year. | | |
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RTD commemorates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. | This week our nation commemorates the work and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a prominent figure of the American civil rights movement, who was assassinated in 1968 due to his civil rights activism and ideals for racial equality. | |
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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.
Employees across the agency displayed incredible teamwork and dedication in delivering Zero Fare for New Year’s Eve service, benefiting thousands of customers across the region who relied upon RTD as they celebrated. Thanks go to all rail operators, supervisors and staff, with many going above and beyond to provide additional trips into the morning hours. Also, approximately 35 Transit Police officers assisted customers on New Year’s Eve, many riding trains and buses. A few officers rode bus Routes 15 and 0, as well as the W Line, throughout the night. These employees exhibited RTD's values of passion, collaboration and ownership.
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January's work anniversaries | |
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5 years
Clarissa Ulibarri
Bus Operator, Platte
Hailu Guremessa
Service/Vault Puller
Luke Johnson
Manager, Mapping and Engineering Data
Jose Castillo
Field Supervisor, Commuter Rail
Solomon Erpassa
Bus Operator
Micah McConnaughey
Street Supervisor
David Suppan
Bus Operator
John Bogner
Service Worker
Bob Knudsen
Digital Customer Relations Liaison
Austin Nettleton
Senior Specialist, Public Relations
Frank Acosta
Bus Operator
Adriana Aguirre
Bus Operator
Tafere Noah
Bus Operator
Mary Riordan
Division Supervisor
Fredys Perlera
Custodian/Public Facilities Maintenance
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10 years
Gary Sancomb
Bus Operator
Jerome Feuer
Bus Operator
Terri Shaw
Bus Operator
Vincent Johnson
General Repair Mechanic
Leann Neverdahl
Bus Operator
Yirgalem Aredo
Bus Operator
Deborah Mitchell
Service Monitor
Beverly Coleman
Custodian/Public Facilities Maintenance
15 years
Eric Farrington
Senior Project Manager, Information Technology
Thomas Federico
Bus Operator
Sabrina Tennell
Service Person
Sarah Boettcher
Compliance Officer
Susan Campbell
Production Specialist
Larry Hughey
Bus Operator
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20 years
Samuel Munoz
Bus Operator
Dino Andrew
Train Operator
Doyle Hone
Lead Division Supervisor, Bus Transportation
Robert Walsh
Certified Facilities Maintenance Mechanic
25 years
George Chenault
Certified Facilities Maintenance Mechanic
Richard Body
Bus Operator
Frank Villanueba
Dispatcher
45 years
Don Young
Senior Manager, Treasury
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Welcome aboard to our newest colleagues! | |
On Jan. 5, six new light rail operators graduated from training! Flanked by LRV Operator Training Manager Venessa Stone and LRV Training Instructor Eric Mannes, please welcome (from left to right) Norm Davis, Duane Tucker, Tim Martinez, Dani Candelaria, Melvin Bland and Eiad Hameed. Stone noted, “It has been incredible to watch them grow through this journey.” | | |
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Strategic Plan Statistic of the Week | The percentage of customers who indicated that the vehicles are clean increased by 11% in the 2023 Customer Excellence Survey. | |
From Benefits team: Join Empower for a webinar on budgeting and saving money early in your career | Empower Retirement is hosting its first webinar of the 2024 RTD Retirement Education series on Jan. 16. Attend the 90-minute event to learn how to budget and save money early in your career to prepare for retirement. | | |
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Debra's Quote of the Week | |
"Last year told you what you needed to know. Now it’s go time."
– Richie Norton
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