RTD welcomes Timothy Tyran as Chief Safety Officer and Director of Safety and Environmental Compliance | | | | |
Tim Tyran joins the agency Aug. 4 and brings over 35 years of experience in mass transportation in the United States and Canada. He most recently served as Amtrak’s Director of System Safety Programs.
Click the link below to read a memo regarding Tyran’s appointment.
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RTD welcomes Gay Games representatives as Denver competes to host 2030 event | | Let the games begin … in Denver! Up against only one other city, Perth, Australia, Denver is a finalist to host Gay Games 2030. If selected, Denver would welcome tens of thousands of visitors from across the globe for a 10-day event celebrating sports and culture, with a focus on LGBTQIA+ identities and allies. The mission of the Federation of Gay Games is to promote equity, diversity and inclusion through sport and culture. The organization notes: “The Gay Games is open to all, young or old, athlete or artist, experienced or novice, of any gender or sexuality.” |
| Coming this summer: a new approach for Sign Shop requests | | | | RTD’s Bus Stop Program, also known as the Sign Shop, is capable of printing and fabricating everything from the decals on employee badges to wayfinding signs at light rail stations. This means that the shop’s intake of requests can be astronomically overwhelming. To combat this fact, the Bus Stop Program and Street Operations leadership reached out to Information Technology to help develop a solution to streamline the process and make it easier than ever for departments and teams to request items. | | Robert Padilla, TIC Supervisor, 15 years | | | | “I started at RTD back in 1995. It was a great place to work. It was awesome; it still is awesome. What keeps me here is that RTD really cares about their employees. They hire from within. There’s a lot of opportunity through mentorships, providing opportunities to go back to school, while using PDP funds to do so. It’s something that sticks with me." |
| 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. | | ADA investigator and specialist enthusiastically shares ADA knowledge | |
I’d like to highlight Tameka McMillan. I had the pleasure of attending the ADA open houses at all four of our contractors' locations last month, and at each one, Tameka stood out. Her professionalism, deep knowledge and genuine enthusiasm when engaging with the operators were truly impressive.
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| | Bus operator handles tense interaction with customer with care | |
The driver, Gareth Roach, already had a tough bus ride with a completely packed bus and one girl who was throwing up. He picked up a passenger who was aggressive and upset that the driver asked that the people who got off the bus to let people through get back on first before loading new passengers.
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Matt Richey
Procurement Specialist II, 26 years
Dave Svenby
Telecommunications Supervisor, 29 years
| | Bus Transportation is proud to recognize East Metro operator Shawn La'Velle Hughes as the best-dressed bus operator for the week of July 14! Shout out to Shawn for doing his part to make RTD look fresh. | | Dialogue with Debra is tomorrow at Elati | | | | |
Join RTD General Manager and CEO Debra A. Johnson and members of the Leadership Team tomorrow on the maintenance floor at Elati, where they will discuss the latest agency updates and answer employee questions.
The hourlong session begins at 10 a.m. Employees at Elati are welcome to join the live audience, while colleagues who are unable to join in person can tune in via the Zoom link below. The session will be simulcast to all agency public information displays.
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Salaried self-evaluations due Friday | |
All salaried employees must complete their self-evaluations in Workday by Friday. From this point, they will coordinate with their manager or direct supervisor to review performance over the last year.
The performance assessment window closes Aug. 31. Employees with questions about the process can email Human Resources at rtdperformance@rtd-denver.com.
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Civil Rights to host 35th ADA anniversary community celebration | |
Join RTD’s Civil Rights Division for a celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Aug. 1 at the Homewood Suites by Hilton, 550 15th St., Denver.
Employees are welcome to attend and must RSVP by July 25. Click the links below to RSVP and learn more about the event.
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| Ro(a)deo Round-Up: Week of July 14, 2025 | | As the 2025 Ro(a)deo season approaches, check here each week to learn the latest updates regarding this year's Light Rail, Snow Plow and Bus Ro(a)deos! | | Submissions open for Lego design contest at Light Rail Rodeo | | |
Get creative and build cars, trucks, trains, construction vehicles and anything else that comes to the imagination in the 2025 Light Rail Rodeo Lego design contest! Submissions are open through Aug. 8.
Send entries to Lisa Merrifield (lisa.merrifield@rtd-denver.com) or Erika Lane (erika.lane@rtd-denver.com). Participants who register by the deadline can bring their builds with them to the Rodeo by 8 a.m. that day for showcasing and judging.
| | Spots still available for 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, Auto and Bike Show | Grab your squad and see if you have what it takes to be this year’s champion, or show off your favorite ride for a chance to win prizes. Register today by clicking the link below. | | Reminder: Bus Roadeo competitor registration is open | Operators, mechanics and service workers, showcase your skills to cement your name in RTD history and earn a chance to compete at the 2026 International Bus Roadeo! Click the link below to access the registration forms. | | |
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Join Physical Therapist Momoko Cordova at 2 p.m. tomorrow for Facts-n-Snacks, where she will share science-backed tips and advice on how to be healthier and happier in the workplace. Click the link below to join the virtual session. Can’t make it? A recording of the session will be uploaded to the Facts-n-Snacks page on the Hub shortly after its conclusion.
Need assistance with the session invites or have questions about Facts-n-Snacks? Contact Senior Specialist of Public Relations Austin Nettleton (austin.nettleton@rtd-denver.com).
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| 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 | |
"Some old-fashioned things like fresh air and sunshine are hard to beat."
— Laura Ingalls Wilder
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