Organizational Design and Workplace Assessment's final report available | Earlier this year, RTD embarked on a months-long, comprehensive organizational assessment to identify areas of strength and pinpoint opportunities for improvement. This process was led by a team of consultants with subject-matter expertise in organizational design and culture. | |
The final report is now available online, along with a video from RTD's General Manager and CEO Debra A. Johnson. Watch the video to learn more about the five thematic challenges and recommendations identified in the report.
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Development and Training celebrates completion of manager and supervisor training | Two weeks ago today, the last employees participating in manager and supervisor training rose from their seats in the final class to claim completion certificates, stand beneath a balloon arch, and pose for a photo. The moment marked a milestone for each of the more than 480 RTD employees who took the training – and for the agency’s reimagined Development and Training Division, which had worked for nearly a year to make it possible. | |
Video investigations specialist’s work helps end vandalism spree | With a service area as large as RTD’s, it is virtually impossible for Transit Police officers to be everywhere at all times. Thankfully, the dedicated team in Video Investigations can keep an eye on the system – and for one video investigations specialist, her attentiveness and keen eye to details prevented a vandalism spree from getting worse. | |
Unit Shop employees receive 40-year service awards | On June 20, the team at District Shops took part in a unique celebration, honoring more than 120 total years of service with RTD by three Unit Shop colleagues: Mark Deay-Reusch, Mitch Decent and Harry Riddle. | |
RTD Board approves TABOR ballot initiative | |
The RTD Board of Directors adopted a resolution last night to submit a ballot question to eligible voters that would allow RTD to remain exempt from the limitations of the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR).
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Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act: a significant milestone for transportation equity | |
In July, RTD celebrates the 60th anniversary of one of the most significant and impactful pieces of legislation passed, the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The passage of this landmark law was a turning point in American history, marking a decisive step toward ending discrimination and promoting equality for all citizens. Its profound impact extends across various sectors, including transportation equity, ensuring that all individuals have equal access to public transportation and the opportunities it provides.
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RTD's first Pride Parade yields great employee turnout | |
On Sunday, more than 50 RTD representatives from departments that included Transit Police, Operations, General Counsel, and Communications and Engagement, as well as Board Directors Michael Guzman and Paul Rosenthal, marched in the heat to showcase RTD’s pride in the community. The Coors Light Denver Pride Parade, celebrating its 50th year, ended in Civic Center Park at PrideFest, featuring hundreds of vendors, performers and exhibitors.
| Dancing alongside a wrapped bus design created by RTD graphic and web designer Pat Garcia, marchers adorned with Pride T-shirts carried a custom banner and signs celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community. The bus also held rainbow balloon arches, streamers and speakers playing pop songs that left the crowd dancing. Onlookers were ecstatic about RTD’s presence, shouting words of encouragement and appreciation for the services the agency provides. | This was RTD’s first year participating in the parade – but certainly not the last! Watch for other ways this year to volunteer with the Community Engagement team. Watch a video recap from the parade. | | |
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As of Tuesday, all speed restrictions between Belleview and Orchard stations have been lifted.
RTD's webpage is updated daily with schedules, maps, photos and videos.
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In the video above, General Manager and CEO Debra A. Johnson expresses thanks to RTD employees for their support of customers and hard work during the temporary speed restrictions along the Southeast Corridor. | |
Twenty-seven new employees joined RTD at Monday’s orientation. To our newest colleagues, we are glad you are here and look forward to meeting you! | |
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. | |
Platte bus operator’s approach to his work sets the ‘gold standard’ | |
Richard Jarosz is the gold standard of bus operators. Without fail, he goes the extra mile. Greets everyone cheerfully when they get on the bus. Gives a person a quick moment to get in their seat, along with not hitting the numerous bumps in the bus lane hard, so people don't fall or get shaken.
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Impact Team’s assistance appreciated during recent maintenance work on A Line | |
I wanted to provide some feedback with regard to our Impact Team for the bus bridge that was set up on the A Line to assist Union Pacific Railroad with their maintenance work. I was on the alignment checking the crossings and the stations when I ran into Information Specialist Cali Vialpando on our Impact Team at Central Park Station.
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Genrik Gevorgian
Senior Project Manager, Information Technology
Tatiana Chapman
Transit Safety Coordinator
Joseph Armijo
Transit Police Officer
Lance Muniz
Transit Police Officer
Anthony Rosas
Transit Police Officer
Shawn Hartmann
IT Contract Specialist
Patrick Enos
Electro Mechanic, LRV
Michael Buckles
General Repair Mechanic
Adedeji Ayiloge
Bus Operator
Courtland Bell
Bus Operator
Lance Brackett
Bus Operator
Darlene Carter
Bus Operator
Guebens Charles
Bus Operator
Joshua Cinocco
Bus Operator
Athos Drakos
Bus Operator
Charles Blessis
Rail Laborer
Dontai Cantrell
Rail Laborer
Carlos Cano
Body Mechanic, Body Shop
Lee Taylor
Bus Operator
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Tewodros Estifanos
Bus Operator
Deasembra Garcia
Bus Operator
Mubalachi Guy
Bus Operator
Jeremy Johnson
Bus Operator
Mukesh Mahara
Bus Operator
James Martinez
Bus Operator
Rudolph Phillips
Bus Operator
Yohannes Woldu
Bus Operator
Erica Beaver
Train Operator
Michael Lindsley
Train Operator
Jackson Pace
Intern, Government Relations
Seth Taylor
Intern, Service Development
Shirley Dorschner
Train Operator
Alejandro Alvarado
Transit Police Officer
Christopher McMahon
Transit Police Officer
Jonathan Widman
Electro Mechanic, LRV
John Roth
Bus Operator
Michael Oliveira
Bus Operator
Tre’Lynn Rice
Bus Operator
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Jeffrey Freeland
Structural Engineer IV
Sabina Valencia-Chavez
Technician, FM Contracted Public Facilities
Hannah Parra
Business Support, Blake Street
Garrett Lavin
Intern, Service Development
April Aragon
Bus Operator
Judith Auclair
Bus Operator
Yaya Dia
Bus Operator
Augustus Johnson-Black
Bus Operator
Ragen Katimbo
Bus Operator
Thomas Lytle
Bus Operator
Mark Mascarenas
Bus Operator
Franklin Massaquoi
Bus Operator
Samuel Miller
Bus Operator
Kim Moore
Bus Operator
Genesis Pozada De Magana
Bus Operator
Ernest Vigil
Bus Operator
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Ukrainian leader tours divisions, discusses transit | |
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On Friday, June 21, RTD General Manager and CEO Debra A. Johnson welcomed Mykola Vavryshchuk, the Deputy Mayor of Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine, to RTD for a visit and tour. Vavryshchuk oversees mass transit in his western Ukrainian city of more than 300,000 residents. During his visit, Vavryshchuk learned about RTD’s bus and rail services, maintenance efforts, finances, and employee recruitment and retention initiatives. He toured Mariposa and District Shops to learn about RTD’s light rail and bus services. Staff at each facility answered his questions and discussed RTD’s planning and operations.
Vavryshchuk connected with RTD leadership earlier this year to arrange his agency visit. He told RTD that, while his city’s operational environment and service options are different, he is taking back a number of best practices and ideas to consider implementing.
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June's Board meeting recap | |
On Tuesday, June 25, the RTD Board of Directors recognized retirees and approved a Central Park Station development negotiation, "Group 33" fixed-route service contract and additional funding for Access-on-Demand. Additionally, the Board approved a Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) ballot initiative, sending a ballot question to eligible voters in November. |
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Employee H drives to be eliminated in July | |
RTD will be eliminating individual H drives to improve information governance practices and asset management, in alignment with the Back to Basics strategic initiative. H drives were previously provided to employees as a personal work-related file storage location. With the introduction and use of OneDrive, Teams and Laserfiche, these drives are no longer an appropriate place to store records.
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Downtown rail replacement work is underway from 19th Street to Broadway. A double lane closure is in place on 19th Street, and the pedestrian crosswalk at the Broadway and 19th Street intersection is closed.
The work at Broadway and Welton Street is anticipated to be completed in early July. After the work at Broadway, Welton and 19th Street is completed, crews will begin work on the remaining four intersections. A City and County of Denver intersection closure associated with the 16th Street Mall Project is currently underway at 16th and Stout streets.The Downtown Rail Reconstruction Project is on target for completion by mid-September.
For the latest project updates, visit www.rtd-denver.com/railproject.
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N Line to conduct emergency drill Saturday | |
N Line Commuter Rail, in conjunction with local emergency services, will hold an emergency drill Saturday on the Skyway Bridge. Anyone in the vicinity will likely see first responders in the area. Please note that this is not a real emergency. | |
#ICYMI: In Case You Missed It | |
Missed an issue of Inside Connections in June? Don’t fret – read key stories from prior issues using the links below.
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RTD has a number of solicitations currently underway 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 | |
“Change requires intent and effort. It really is that simple.”
— Roxane Gay
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