| DCEO shares organizational realignment update | |
In an email sent Monday to all employees in the Deputy CEO’s Office, Angel Peña confirmed that division leads within Infrastructure and Planning Services and the Program Management Office have finalized reporting structures and the core responsibilities that will guide their teams. He identified four positions that have been posted through May 15:
- Planner I (Long-Range Planning)
- Manager, Transit-Oriented Development (Real Estate)
- Mechanical Engineer (Infrastructure Delivery)
- Engineer III (Infrastructure Delivery)
Click the link below to read the email.
| Bus, rail training manager selections announced | |
On Friday, Director of Training and Quality Systems Jason Cathey announced the selections of Loradeane Clinkenbeard as Manager, Bus Training (O&M), and Venessa Stone as Manager, Rail Training (O&M).
Both leadership positions oversee the design, delivery, and evaluation of O&M training, including hands-on instruction, classroom and field training, training materials, business processes, procedures, work instructions, and supporting software applications.
Click the link below to read the memo.
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| Diversity Spotlight: Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Power in Unity: Strengthening Communities Together | | |
Diversity Spotlight celebrates the diversity of RTD employees and the larger community that RTD serves and fosters an appreciation of our social and cultural similarities and differences. Diversity Spotlight supports RTD’s values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration and ownership.
Each May, we pause to recognize Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month — a time not only to celebrate culture and history, but also to reflect on the enduring power of community. This year’s theme, “Power in Unity: Strengthening Communities Together,” invites us to look beyond individual contributions and instead consider the collective force that has shaped generations — through resilience, advocacy, and shared purpose.
| | Transit Police launch Bus and Rail Impact Team to patrol hot spots | Transit Police have introduced a new safety initiative to increase officer presence and provide more customer support across the transit system. The Bus and Rail Impact Team (BRIT) deploys RTD-PD officers to locations identified through security-related data to conduct focused patrols and support high-volume event security. BRIT patrols are over and above those already occurring within the district. Cmdr. Jonathan Holloway, who oversees the team, said BRIT’s deployment areas are reviewed and adjusted regularly. | | Aurora groundbreaking marks the next phase of East Colfax BRT | A major step toward faster, more reliable transit along one of the region’s busiest corridors took place Friday as RTD and project partners broke ground on the Aurora segment of East Colfax Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). This milestone marks the beginning of end-to-end construction, happening simultaneously from Denver to Aurora. The beginning of the final BRT segment advances construction across all five segments, reflecting steady progress toward shorter travel times, improved accessibility, and a more dependable connection to jobs, businesses, and community destinations. | | Retiring East Metro Division Manager honored for his service | | On Friday, staff from across Bus Operations gathered at East Metro to congratulate East Metro Division Manager Daniel Seifert on his retirement. Staff enjoyed hot dogs, snacks, ice cream, and cake while hearing remarks from Seifert about his tenure at RTD. General Superintendent of Bus Transportation Chris Deines congratulated Seifert on a great career and presented him with a custom sign and license plate commemorating his service. | | RTD hosts DNC delegates for Denver site selection tour | | |
On Tuesday, a delegation from the Democratic National Committee arrived at Denver International Airport for a site selection tour. Denver is a finalist to host the next Democratic National Convention, which would take place Aug. 7-10, 2028. This week’s visit gives RTD the opportunity to show off the expansion of services put into place over the past two decades, including the A Line from the airport to the heart of downtown, Denver Union Station.
Delegates were greeted at the airport by Betsy Hinojosa, Amerie Gagliardi, Sam Lewis, Cory Schmitt, Moudupe Aquai, Maria Rouco, leadership from Denver Transit Operators, and Debra A. Johnson. Upon arriving at Denver Union Station, delegates were welcomed by partners from Visit Denver and given a tour of the facilities by Jessie Carter, Steve Martingano, and Dave Jensen.
Boston, Atlanta, Philadelphia, and Chicago are among the other finalists vying to host an event that would bring thousands of visitors to their city for nearly a full week. The selected city is expected to be announced in the first quarter of 2027.
| | 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 shares her generous spirit with colleagues, customers | I want to express my sincerest appreciation for PBX Information Specialist Cynthia Fernandez at the Blake Street office front desk. She welcomes visitors with a kind, hospitable spirit. She answers questions all day from visitors about job openings, transit services, and pass programs and accepts deliveries. | | Street supervisor helps customer get to destination due to blocked road | I was waiting for the bus at 12th and Washington streets when street supervisor Paul Gaschler pulled up in his vehicle and asked me if I wanted a ride because 12th and Logan streets were blocked, so my bus wasn't coming for a while. He took me to my stop at Wewatta Avenue and 20th Street. | | |
May’s Operator of the Month is Endale Begosew from Boulder Division! Begosew was chosen for his quick action to prevent a tense situation between customers from escalating further and ensuring everyone on board remained safe. An argument between two customers was de-escalated when Begosew safely stopped the bus and asked the two to get off. Thanks to his actions, all customers onboard were kept safe from any potential harm. |
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Aprajit "Jeet" Desai
Director of Infrastructure Delivery (formerly Manager of Engineering Construction)
Sean Moran
Director of Facilities Maintenance (formerly Manager of Facilities Maintenance Contracted Public Facilities)
Kiernan Maletsky
Director of Long-Range Planning (formerly Project Manager I, Planning)
Mae Thompson
Transportation Planner II (formerly Transportation Planner I)
Erik Wright
Director, Regional Operations Center (formerly Deputy Assistant General Manager of Rail Operations)
Jason Cathey
Director of Training and Quality Systems (formerly General Superintendent of Rail Transportation)
Spencer Sedbrook
Lead Public Safety Dispatcher (formerly Public Safety Dispatcher)
Ashley Diaz
Bilingual Information Specialist (formerly Sales/Information Representative)
Emma Galindo Ortega
Bilingual Information Specialist (formerly Business Support)
Justin Sanders
Public Safety Dispatcher (formerly Transit Police Officer)
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Uriel Rico
Payroll Systems Analyst (formerly Payroll Practitioner)
Venessa Stone
Manager of Rail Training (O&M) (formerly Manager, LRV Operator Training)
Joshua Stone
Manager of Operations (Rail) (formerly Lead LRT Controller/Supervisor)
Loradeane Clinkenbeard
Manager of Bus Training (O&M) (formerly Manager of Bus Operator Training)
Caitlin Arnold
Program Controls Analyst (formerly Engineer III)
Nick Rorres
Manager of Engineering, Operations & Maintenance (O&M) (formerly Senior Equipment Manager)
Julie Kirk
Director of Contracted Services and Business Operations (formerly Senior Manager of Rail Business Operations)
Erin Vallejos
Director of Paratransit (O&M) (formerly Senior Manager of Contracted Services)
Mhamed Bouqssim
Manager of Quality Management Systems (formerly Manager of Rail Quality Oversight)
Laura Garibay Ramirez
LRT Controller (formerly LRT Division Supervisor)
| | Any employees interested in similar opportunities in the future should visit RTD's Careers page. | | ADA Office to visit divisions through June | | |
Dates, times, and locations are below. Please direct questions to Civil Rights Administrator Tim Dean (tim.dean@rtd-denver.com).
- N Line Commuter Rail Transportation (711 building): 9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday
- District Shops: 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday
- Transdev Longmont: 10 a.m.-noon May 14
- Transdev Denver: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. May 19
- Transdev Englewood: 1-3 p.m. May 26
- Transdev Commerce City: 1-3 p.m. May 28
- Customer Care (711 building): 10 a.m.-noon June 9
- Boulder Division: 10 a.m.-noon June 11
- East Metro Division: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. June 23
- Platte Division: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. June 25
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| From Cybersecurity: Handling wrong number text scams | Ever received a text from an unknown phone number that seemed like it was meant for someone else? It may say something like, "Hey, are we still on for lunch?" or "I'm so sorry I missed your call." While the first instinct may be to reply and let them know they have the wrong number, it’s important to use caution before responding. | | Wellbeing Connection: May is Mental Health Awareness Month | In recognition of the important role mental health plays in our daily lives, the Wellbeing team has compiled a list of resources to support employees' mental health and the well-being of others. Sharing resources is an essential strategy to support mental health. Help increase awareness at RTD and share these resources with a coworker or team member. | | | Meet two members of the Contracting and Procurement team | In this week’s Procurement Pulse, meet Procurement Specialist II Amelia Thompson and Procurement Specialist I Marla Bainbridge, two members of the Contracting and Procurement team who work hard to make purchasing a breeze. | | Thompson started at RTD 11 years ago in the Service and Cleaning Department at East Metro, then joined the Contracting and Procurement Division seven years ago after a stint as a parts clerk. Since then, she has held several roles and worked on a wide variety of contracts, including the Access-on-Demand program; On-Call Bridge Maintenance Services, diesel and unleaded fuel; and Information Technology software, equipment, and service-level agreements. In her free time, she enjoys reading fiction, playing computer games, and going on road trips with her family to state and national parks. | | Bainbridge comes from the private sector and brings 15 years of procurement experience. Since joining RTD two years ago, she has focused on learning all the nuances of public procurement. Outside of work, Bainbridge enjoys crafting and spending time in her garden. She also fosters dogs for a local rescue and has a lifelong soft spot for animals. | | Upcoming webinar: Navigating Procurement Types, Timelines, and OpenGov | | Contracting and Procurement will be hosting a webinar 9-11 a.m. Tuesday discussing the different types of procurement, timelines and benchmarks for procuring items, and providing a walkthrough of OpenGov. Click the link below to attend. | | From Benefits: Sign up today for Good Nurtured challenge | | | | Get ready to nurture good in the Good Nurtured well-being challenge! This challenge encourages participants to build habits to reduce stress, enhance optimism, boost happiness, increase vitality, and strengthen relationships. | | Registration is currently open through May 18, and the challenge begins May 11, running until June 7. Random prize drawings will take place throughout the challenge for those participating. Click the link below to enter. | | 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 | |
"Follow your passions, and tell the stories that you want to tell. If the passion is there, and creativity, then the audience will find it."
— Jenny Han
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