Largest competitor pool in RTD history highlights successful 2024 Bus Roadeo | |
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As the sun rose over the eastern plains of Colorado on Saturday morning, dozens of volunteers and competitors were already at District Shops preparing for the largest Bus Roadeo event in RTD’s history. The quietness of the morning was swiftly disrupted by the roaring hums of RTD buses, as operators put their skills to the test on a winding course consisting of obstacles designed to mimic what they navigate on the road.
It was a day to remember for many.
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Changes coming to RTD's participation in the FAMLI program | On Oct. 1, RTD will no longer deduct premiums for any employees participating in the Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program. Due to administrative requirements implemented by the program, it is no longer feasible for RTD to continue deducting premiums from every participating employee’s paycheck. This change by RTD will not affect any employee’s ability to participate in the FAMLI program. Employees currently participating, as well as those who would like to participate in the future, will be responsible for submitting their own wage data and paying their premiums to the state of Colorado. | |
L Line safety improvements testing underway | RTD is conducting train testing for approximately one week along a portion of the L Line between 20th•Welton and 30th•Downing stations. Test trains operate daily between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. to ensure newly installed safety improvements for the double-track section of Welton function as intended ahead of the return of L Line light rail service to the corridor on Sept. 29. | |
RTD is accomplishing its largest overnight rail installation | It was a summer unlike any other for RTD’s Maintenance of Way (MOW) employees, who have been working to replace rail along the Southeast Corridor to restore normal service speeds for customers. The team’s third shift is accomplishing the largest overnight rail installation undertaking RTD has ever done. As of early September, the team had replaced over 2,500 feet of rail on the Southeast Corridor resulting from inspections identifying rail defects. | |
Welcome to RTD's newest employees! | |
Twenty-seven new employees joined the agency at Monday’s new employee orientation. Welcome aboard! | |
Attendees enjoy fun activities at 2024 Bus Roadeo | |
At Saturday’s Bus Roadeo, attendees enjoyed free caricatures, face painting, and a video game truck with several consoles and a plethora of games to play. They watched a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, voted for the best car and bike at the Auto and Bike Show, and enjoyed free snow cones, popcorn, refreshments and lunch from GQue Barbecue. | |
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. | |
FM mechanic shows employee's family around District Shops | |
I want to commend Facilities Maintenance (FM) Mechanic Alan Wilkes for providing me and my family with the best tour of District Shops I’ve ever had. Over the past several years, I have done my best to describe to them the scale and complexity of the work that takes place at this vast facility, but nothing substitutes for being able to walk the floor in person.
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D Line operator brightens customer's day with fast service, kindness | |
Light rail operator Derrick Mitchell deserves all the awards. He was early. Despite the speed limit, he got us to Union Station on time. Give this wonderful man the biggest raise. I so, so appreciate him and thank him for his outstanding customer service. Can this gentleman please drive the 5:19 a.m. D Line from Mineral Station from now on? He is a valuable asset to RTD, and I so hope that something nice happens for this man.
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Jack Van Duine
Conductor, Commuter Rail (1 year)
Dan McClain
Chief Safety Officer and Senior Manager of Safety & Environmental Compliance (5 years)
Phil Lidov
Manager of Real Property (7 years)
Daniel Tocci
Supervisor of Equipment Maintenance (9 years)
Mark Martinez
Electro Mechanic, LRV (12 years)
Nikita Zanichkowsky
Engineer IV (18 years)
Zuo Guo
Senior Oracle Developer (20 years)
Eugene Doss
Division Supervisor (23 years)
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RTD operating light rail trains in Downtown Loop in preparation for Sept. 29 service | Light rail trains with “Not in Service” signs are traversing the Downtown Loop while operators become familiarized with the alignment ahead of the start of revenue service on Sept. 29. The training follows completion of the first phase of the Downtown Rail Reconstruction Project. | |
REMINDER: September service changes take effect Sept. 29 | RTD is implementing its latest round of service changes Sept. 29. In addition to minor schedule and route adjustments for a variety of bus routes and rail lines, the September service changes will reintroduce D, H and L line trains in the Downtown Loop. Visit the Service Changes page to see all the changes. | |
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of light rail with RTD on Oct. 5 | RTD’s first light rail line, the D Line, hits the big 3-0 on Oct. 7! To celebrate, RTD is hosting a celebration 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at 1514 California St. Come out for a day of food, fun and celebration, featuring food trucks, games, music and more! Keep an eye on The RTD Bulletin, Inside Connections and Hot Sheet for more details in the coming weeks. | |
RTD bus operator training began Monday on 16th Street Mall | | |
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RTD began training Free MallRide operators this week on the completed portion of the 16th Street Mall between Wazee and Curtis streets. The training will familiarize bus operators with the new center-running transitway ahead of the bus service returning to a portion of the 16th Street Mall in mid-October. | |
RTD offering temporary bus shuttles through tomorrow for E, R lines | Crews are replacing overhead wires near County Line Station, work that is impacting light rail service on the E and R lines between Arapahoe at Village Center and RidgeGate Parkway stations. | |
Empower Retirement will be at District Shops, Platte next Tuesday | |
Join RTD’s Empower Retirement representative on Sept. 24 to learn how to get the most out of your retirement benefits and understand your financial future. Empower will be available at the following locations and times:
- 9 a.m.-noon: District Shops (cafeteria)
- 1-4 p.m.: Platte Division (operator lounge)
Can’t make it to one of the in-person sessions? Schedule a consultation with Empower by clicking the link below.
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From Wellness: Resources to develop healthy eating habits | | |
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Keeping fueled with a well-balanced diet is foundational to a healthy lifestyle. Consuming a variety of nutritional foods provides the body with energy and protects against illness and disease. However, making healthy choices can be a challenge with busy schedules, causing many people to rely on fast food and pre-packaged, processed foods. With so many fad diets and foods falsely labeled as healthy, it can be confusing to know where to start. Check out resources available to RTD employees to help form healthy eating habits and make lasting change. | |
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 | |
“Justice is about making sure that being polite is not the same thing as being quiet. In fact, often times, the most righteous thing you can do is shake the table.”
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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