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March 6 last chance to share feedback about proposed May service changes
The next RTD service changes will take effect May 25 and the agency is seeking public feedback about the changes through Thursday, March 6. Review all of the proposed changes and share feedback via an online survey dashboard. This feedback is important to ensure RTD provides an efficient and responsive system that serves community needs.
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New Deputy CEO joins RTD March 17 | | |
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RTD has named Angel Peña as the agency’s inaugural Deputy Chief Executive Officer. Peña was selected following a national executive search and brings nearly 25 years of experience in the public and private sectors. Peña will be tasked with advancing the agency’s vision for an operationally safe, reliable, and customer-focused transit system. He will lead the day-to-day operations and management of multiple RTD departments and divisions, including Capital Programs, Safety and Environmental Compliance, Civil Rights, Contracting and Procurement, and Planning. Peña joins the team on March 17. | |
Celebrate Women's History Month | Women's History Month is celebrated each March. Colorado leads the nation for women-led and women-owned businesses. Women have paved the way for progress in public transportation by overcoming barriers and challenging the status quo. Learn about those who made a difference and find ways to honor Women's History Month locally. | |  |
Why RTD? Female employees share personal accounts of contributing to RTD's mission | |
Watch Why RTD?: Inspiring Stories of Career Growth, Achievements, and Leadership to hear several female employees at RTD share the challenges they've overcome and why working for RTD is for them.
These women work to make transit accessible to everyone and contribute to RTD's mission of making lives better through connections.
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Thank a smooth operator: Transit Employee Appreciation Day is March 18 | |
Take a moment to thank RTD's bus and rail operators and any RTD employee to let them know their work is appreciated on Transit Employee Appreciation Day, celebrated Tuesday, March 18. | |
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Attend RTD's Community Listening Session
Join RTD for a Gabbing with Gabe and Gisa Community Listening Session. This in-person event is an opportunity for meaningful conversation to explore ways to improve RTD services for individuals with disabilities.
When: 10–11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 26
Where: 1675 Range Street, Boulder, CO 80301
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Rad Things (to) Do
March is the month of luck and good fortune. Denverites who love music and sports are in a ton of luck. From concerts spanning the entire month to sports events happening virtually nightly at Ball Arena, March is chock-full of Rad Things (to) Do. Check out what's happening around the metro in March!
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Calling on Transit Telephone Town Hall participants to learn about Federal Boulevard BRT | |
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Speak with a project manager about the Federal Boulevard Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project on March 18. Join the Transit Telephone Town Hall by phone or Zoom to gain information and ask questions.
When: 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 18
Call: (855)-756-7520 Ext.119834#
Zoom webinar link: (to paste into a browser) bit.ly/FederalBlvdTTH
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Important Dates
Board of Directors meetings
- Executive Committee (virtual) – March 6, 3 p.m.
- Finance and Planning Committee (virtual) – March 11, 5:30 p.m.
- Operations and Safety Committee (virtual) – March 12, 5:30 p.m.
- Audit Committee (virtual) – March 13, 2 p.m.
- Study Session (virtual and in-person) – March 18, noon
- Executive Committee (virtual) – March 20, 11:15 a.m.
- Board of Directors monthly meeting (virtual and in-person) – March 25, 5:30 p.m.
Check the Board of Directors calendar for current information and a full list of Board events.
Join RTD Board meetings via Zoom, YouTube
The RTD Board's committee meetings, study sessions and monthly meetings are available live on Zoom, using a Chrome or Firefox browser. Meetings are also streamed via RTD’s YouTube channel. For links, agendas and more, visit the Board’s meeting portal.
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Operator of the month — Jeffrey Wilson
March's Operator of the Month is Jeffrey Wilson from RTD’s Boulder Division. Wilson received 21 different commendations over the last year for his excellent service, positive attitude, commitment to safety, and going above and beyond to keep his customers informed with weather and traffic updates while on his route.
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#DYK: New bus wrap honors Women's History Month | |
Did you know RTD has a new bus honoring Women's "Her"story Month? Be on the lookout for RTD’s newest wrapped bus around the Denver metro area. | | | |
Safety tip: Adjusting to daylight savings time | |
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Daylight savings time starts Sunday, March 9 when clocks jump ahead an hour. Here's how to help your body’s sleep-and-wake cycles adjust to the time change:
- Go to bed about 15 minutes earlier for several days before the time change to help your body gradually shift to the new schedule
- Seek sunlight the morning after daylight savings time to help reset the body’s internal clock
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- Avoid sleeping in longer but take a short nap in the afternoon as needed
- Keep regular sleep hours by going to bed and waking up the same time every day, including weekends, to adjust to the new schedule
- Take extra care behind the wheel after the time adjustment; where possible, take bus or rail services and let RTD do the driving
- Get at least 30 minutes of daily exercise, such as walking, which can help improve sleep
- Avoid caffeine and alcohol four to six hours before bedtime
- Avoid intense TV programs or movies before bedtime and opt for relaxing activities instead such as reading a book
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