With Election Day approaching, Transit Police works to support RTD customers, election security | |
RTD announced earlier this month that it is offering two Zero Fare to Vote days this year, to encourage voter participation in Tuesday’s general election. Behind the scenes, Transit Police is working in support of election security and to support RTD customers, with higher ridership anticipated on the zero-fare days. Our colleagues in that department took time this week to provide details about their work. | |
Speed restrictions lifted between Oxford·City of Sheridan, Englewood stations | | |
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D Line trains have resumed normal speeds along this segment of the Southwest Corridor. The 10-mile-per-hour speed restrictions were implemented over the summer and remained in place until necessary maintenance work could be completed. Along the D Line, two speed restrictions remain in place, causing moderate delays in total travel time along the corridor. | |
Just in time for holiday parties: RTD-branded clothing | Stay warm this winter with the new RTD holiday clothing line! A fashionable RTD-branded sweater and scarf will keep you toasty and festive, enabling you to represent RTD wherever you go. Quantities are limited, so don't wait to purchase! | |
Welcome to RTD's newest employees! | Twenty-seven new employees joined the agency at Monday’s orientation. Welcome aboard! We are glad you are here. | |
RTD celebrates Halloween at BOOnion Station | |
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Last Thursday, RTD representatives from Bus Operations, Community Engagement, Transit Police, Customer Care and Capital Programs handed out candy to hundreds of children and families at the 10th annual BOOnion Station Trick-or-Treat Street Parade.
RTD hosted a pumpkin-patch-themed booth at Union Station featuring pumpkins painted by Customer Care employees. Alongside the candy, children enjoyed stickers, junior Transit Police badges and transit-themed trading cards. Click the link below to view photos from the event.
Are you interested in participating in future Community Engagement events? Look for upcoming holiday opportunities in future editions of Inside Connections.
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GM/CEO joins leaders to host USDOT Deputy Secretary | |
On Oct. 23, RTD General Manager and CEO Debra A. Johnson joined Denver Mayor Mike Johnston; Amy Ford, Executive Director of Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI); and Shoshana Lew, Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), in hosting a visit from Polly Trottenberg, Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). During the visit last week, Johnson provided a tour of Denver Union Station and the future East Colfax Bus Rapid Transit corridor. | |
RTD, Colorado Secretary of State, local officials kick off Zero Fare to Vote at news conference | |
Promoting Zero Fare to Vote at a press event Friday at Union Station were RTD General Manager and CEO Debra A. Johnson; Board of Directors First Vice Chair Peggy Catlin; Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold; Molly Fitzpatrick, President of the Colorado County Clerks Association and Boulder County Clerk and Recorder; and Paul Lopez, Denver County Clerk and Recorder. RTD’s Board of Directors this year approved Zero Fare to Vote as a permanent fare change to encourage voter participation. The zero-fare days in this year’s general election are Oct. 29, National Vote Early Day; and next Tuesday, Election Day. | |
Human Resources staff welcome new employees with unique Halloween costumes | At Monday’s new employee orientation, RTD’s mighty Human Resources team, consisting of Human Resource Specialist II Aliya Gregory (left), Manager of Human Resources Administration Services Monica Oakes (middle) and Human Resources Intern Mia Pyszniak (right) dressed up as scissors, paper and rock, respectively, to welcome RTD’s newest employees with some Halloween fun. | |
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. | |
Bus operator waits for customer at bus stop | |
I had difficulty walking, and the driver of Route 15L to Aurora Metro Center Station stopped and waited for me while I made my way to the stop at Sable and Bayaud. He is so kind and thoughtful.
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Paratransit bus operator returns customer's phone | |
I had forgotten my cell phone on the bus, and Maria Terrones returned to my house and dropped it off. That was very sweet of her. She is also a very safe and professional driver. Thank you!
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Kenneth Duran
Bus Operator
Tewelde Hadish
Bus Operator
Johnny Massey
Bus Operator
John McMahon
Bus Operator
Paul Mondragon
Bus Operator
Takele Tufu
Bus Operator
Antoine Whitfield
Bus Operator
Karlkelliona Brown
Bus Operator
Benjamin Byamungu
Bus Operator
Michelle Coates
Bus Operator
Tyler Connell
Bus Operator
Greg Mondragon
Bus Operator
Harry Morales Cainas
Bus Operator
Sharon Olson-Ochoa
Bus Operator
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Cristian Cervantes-Germiniano
General Repair Mechanic
Luke Menezes
General Repair Mechanic
Samuel Tucker
General Repair Mechanic
Mickey Hilton
General Repair Mechanic
Javier Flores Felix
Body Shop Mechanic
Lawrence Saava Mukiibi
Support Vehicle Mechanic
Vincent Capolungo
Facilities Maintenance Mechanic
Ashajenee Wilburn
Information Specialist
Levi Mendez-Gephard
Signal/Track Power Maintainer
Ki Marsh
Service Worker
Wondmagegnhu Weldetensay
Bus Operator
Abdelhak Zahi
Bus Operator
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Leslie Boyette
Transit Police Officer
Aaron Chambers
Transit Police Officer
Alejandro Martinez
Transit Police Officer
Richard Armijo
Transit Police Officer
Everette Lennon
Transit Police Officer
Joseph Worster
Transit Police Officer
Logan Wynder
Transit Police Officer
Erika Johnson
Procurement Specialist I
Jill Pruett
Procurement Specialist I
Brendan Heater
Service Desk Analyst
William Johns
Service Desk Analyst
Brittaney Nelson
Information Governance Analyst
Tracy Vialpando
Manager of Payroll
Herman Sullivan
Bus Operator
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Next Dialogue with Debra is Nov. 14 at Blake Street | | |
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Join RTD General Manager and CEO Debra A. Johnson and members of the Leadership Team as they chat about the latest happenings around the agency and answer questions from employees. The event will take place at 9 a.m. Nov. 14 in the atrium at Blake Street. Click the link below for details about how to join the forum via Zoom. | |
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RTD has announced that it is seeking applicants for a new Deputy Chief Executive Officer position. Click the link below to learn more about the role and to apply.
A link for a Chief Operations Officer role will be live later this week and shared with employees in next week’s edition of Inside Connections. Both positions will be active on RTD’s Careers webpage.
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This week: Learn about the ADA, EEO offices at Facts-n-Snacks | Join ADA Manager Gabe Christie and Manager of Equal Opportunity Jill Jablonski at 2 p.m. tomorrow on Microsoft Teams as they provide a look into the work of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) offices. Visit the Facts-n-Snacks page to access a link to join the session. Can’t make it? A recording of the session will be posted to the Hub tomorrow afternoon. | |
Lunch-n-Learn: Explore the new ServiceNow Employee Center IT support portal | Join Gerry Suazo, Manager of IT Service Management Delivery, and Genrik Gevorgian, Senior Project Manager of Information Technology, at noon tomorrow on Microsoft Teams as they provide a preview of the new ServiceNow Employee Center IT support portal. Invites to the session were sent Monday via Outlook. Join the session once it starts by visiting the Lunch-n-Learn page on the Hub. | |
Veterans: Enjoy breakfast with RTD in honor of your service | | |
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Join RTD in celebrating and honoring military veterans on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11. RTD will express gratitude to military colleagues publicly and internally throughout that week.
To recognize RTD’s military workforce, all employee veterans are invited to attend a breakfast and networking event with the Leadership Team.
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The event will be held at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, in the Blake Street T&D Conference Room. Immediately following the breakfast, Dialogue with Debra will take place at 9 a.m. in the atrium. Military veterans are invited to stay and participate at the all-employee forum.
RSVP: By Wednesday, Nov. 6, managers and supervisors must email Business Program Manager Betsy Hinojosa, at betsy.hinojosa@rtd-denver.com, with the total number of confirmed veterans who can attend.
Click the link below to learn about the history of Veterans Day from the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.
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Salaried employees: Open enrollment begins Nov. 4 | The annual open enrollment period for salaried employees begins next Monday, Nov. 4, and extends through Nov. 18. All elections and changes will need to be made through Workday. Click the link below to view a slide deck with information about new changes, costs, benefits and contact information. | |
Civil Rights survey extended through Friday, Nov. 8 | RTD’s Civil Rights Division has extended its survey through Nov. 8. The voluntary survey aims to better understand how frontline employees interact with customers who speak limited or no English and customers with disabilities. | |
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: A recap | | |
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In the digital age, security awareness is crucial, not just in the workplace, but also at home. To protect personal data and devices, develop household security policies that include using strong, unique passwords and keep social media profiles private. | |
Regularly updating software and devices is essential to guard against vulnerabilities, while staying informed about cybersecurity threats helps recognize potential scams. Securing a home network with a strong password and understanding the signs of phishing and other attacks are fundamental to maintaining personal security. | |
By Friday: Share your appreciation for Customer Care | |
Recognize the work performed by RTD's Customer Care teams and send a message of appreciation for their efforts to keep customers informed every day. A special Kudoboard closes Friday. Click the link below to sign it. | |
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 | |
“Know your limits, but never stop trying to break them.”
— Kyle Maynard
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