2024 Employee Survey results are now available | |
This morning, RTD General Manager and CEO Debra A. Johnson announced the publication of the results of the 2024 Employee Survey via a video presentation. The survey, conducted over three weeks in April and May, gathered the thoughts and opinions of RTD’s workforce on items that directly relate to the agency’s three strategic initiatives: Internal Communication (Back to Basics), Employee Retention (People Power) and Employee Security (Welcoming Transit Environment).
Click on the thumbnail above to watch the video, and click the link below to read a message from Johnson about the survey.
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RTD-PD, Allied Universal adding security to bus, rail operations facilities | On Monday, RTD Transit Police, in conjunction with Allied Universal, began staffing security at static posts at the Elati, Boulder, Platte and East Metro divisions in an effort to increase employee and facility security. | |
16th Street Mall Project celebrates first completed block | |
RTD joined the City and County of Denver, Downtown Denver Partnership, PCL Construction, other 16th Street Mall Project partners and stakeholders on June 26 to celebrate the first completed block of Denver’s new 16th Street. The completion of Block 2 (between Lawrence and Larimer streets) marks a major milestone, offering an exciting look into what is to come as the project continues toward completion.
The RTD Free MallRide continues to run during the 16th Street Mall Project, rerouted to 15th and 17th streets. The MallRide will begin to gradually return to 16th Street in fall of 2024 as consecutive blocks open along the Mall. The detour is currently from Wazee Street to Civic Center Station. For more information on RTD's Free MallRide detours, click the link below.
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RTD expands elevator program after pilot shows clear reduction in reports of illegal activities, maintenance calls | |
RTD will expand its Customer Experience Elevator Program to now include six light rail stations following the success of a 90-day pilot. The pilot launched in March and was designed to assess the potential benefits of reprogramming elevator doors to rest in the open position. The RTD Transit Police Department (RTD-PD) led the agency’s efforts to develop and implement the operational adjustment that is focused on limiting and deterring illegal and unwanted activities inside public elevators. | |
RTD helps to fuel cyclists at Bike to Work Day | |
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In celebration of Bike to Work Day, RTD, alongside the Denver Regional Council of Governments and other local agencies, welcomed cyclists to Civic Center Park with coffee, breakfast treats, promotional items and a custom RTD t-shirt. Cheerful members from the Community Engagement and Planning teams hung out with cyclists while wearing their colorful t-shirts and handing out RTD bike bells, transit-themed trading cards and muffins.
Bike to Work Day stations were set up throughout the metro area, each handing out different items to cyclists to celebrate swapping a ride in the car for a ride on two wheels to help improve the region’s air quality. Those who pledged to ride were automatically entered into a drawing to win prizes, including an e-bike.
Keep an eye out for information on how to celebrate Winter Bike to Work Day and other upcoming Community Engagement events taking place throughout the summer.
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Bus Operations celebrates newest operators | |
Welcome to RTD’s newest bus operators, who graduated from training June 28! In the front row from left to right, Jonathan Mills, Enehidel Diaz and Juan Ibarra. In the back row from left to right, Jahanbakhsh Badshah, Obadare Ayeni, Merhawi Gebrewahid and Krystal Flores Molina. Not pictured is Mosisa Aga. | |
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. | |
N Line conductor quickly responds to medical emergency | |
N Line conductor James Cunning received the following commendation from RTD customer Colleen McDaniel for his assistance during a medical emergency on the Denver Union Station platform:
“On June 4, we approached the N Line train at Union Station. As we did, an elderly woman staggered off the train and collapsed a few feet from the first car. An RTD employee saw it happen and immediately went to her aid, calling security. She was nonresponsive with a weak pulse. I immediately called 911. Your employee was excellent."
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Employees work hard to gather documents for Triennial Reivew | |
The Triennial Review is one of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA)’s management tools for examining recipient performance and adherence to current FTA requirements and policies. It was mandated by Congress in 1982 and occurs every three years. As an agency that is a recipient of federal funding, it is important that RTD follows all FTA requirements, which are updated annually.
The triennial is not just a financial review – it is a review of the entire agency, touching nearly every department throughout the district. The FTA wants to ensure we are protecting and maintaining their investment.
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July’s Operator of the Month is Rich Jarosz from the Platte Division. Jarosz was chosen for his positivity and careful attention to his driving, making sure his customers have a smooth and enjoyable bus ride to their destination. | |
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Aron Baca
Sales/Information Representative (formerly Sales and Information Agent)
Zerihun Tefera
Division Supervisor (formerly Bus Operator)
Simon Giavaras
Instructor, LRV (formerly Train Operator)
Ashley Diaz
Sales/Information Representative (formerly Bilingual Information Specialist)
Renata Bradford
Analyst, Bus Maintenance (formerly Maintenance/Sign Out Clerk)
Aaron Ballard
Supervisor, Facilities Maintenance (formerly Technician, FM Contracted Public Facilities)
Marcos Hernandez
Transit Police Sergeant (formerly Transit Police Officer)
Jeremy Sagner
Transit Police Sergeant (formerly Transit Police Officer)
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Provide feedback on RTD’s internal communication strategies | |
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The Employee Ownership Task Force is conducting outreach across the agency to understand the most effective internal communication strategies for RTD’s workforce, and your input is wanted! Your feedback will help guide the future of the agency’s internal communication efforts to ensure employees are well-informed of important agency news and updates, supporting the strategic initiative of “Back to Basics.”
Please complete the survey by clicking the link below by July 10. Paper copies are available at divisions and upon request.
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Dialogue with Debra is July 24 in Boulder | |
Join RTD General Manager and CEO Debra A. Johnson and other members of the Leadership Team at the Boulder Division 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 24, to hear agency updates and ask questions.
The session will stream live from the Boulder Division and employees at that facility are invited to participate in person. All other RTD employees are encouraged to join the forum on Zoom. Questions can be emailed ahead of time to generalmanager@rtd-denver.com.
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Hit the links again for another employee-led golf tournament | Put your golf skills to the test in the final employee-led golf tournament of the year! The event will take place Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Evergreen Golf Course. The format will be a four-man scramble with a 7:30 a.m. shotgun start. All teams must include at least one RTD employee. A $125 entry fee per person ($500 per team) is required and includes all 18 holes, practice balls and lunch. Click the link below to learn more and to register! | |
Downtown Rail Project completes Broadway/Welton work ahead of schedule | |
RTD’s contractor, KCI Construction, has completed all full-depth replacement work at Broadway, Welton Street and 19th Street. Crews completed the second portion of the work at 19th Street on Tuesday, July 2, six days ahead of schedule, and are demobilizing the site today. The road will fully open to traffic by 5 p.m. today. The first portion, which required a full closure of Broadway at Welton Street was also completed six days ahead of schedule. Crews will now move to the two intersections on 15th Street at Stout and California.
RTD Capital Programs and Communications staff, along with Downtown Rail Reconstruction Project partners Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) and KCI Construction, teamed up to visit businesses around the intersections of 15th and California and 15th and Stout in downtown Denver on Tuesday, where full-depth reconstruction is planned to start later this month.
The project partners shared project information and addressed questions by business owners and property managers about projected timelines, traffic impacts and access to buildings and parking garages during construction.
Work is planned to begin July 15 and will take place concurrently on 15th Street at the Stout and California intersections. The work, which is schedule- and weather-dependent, is expected to be completed within three weeks.
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Visit rtd-denver.com/railproject for more updates. | |
Speed restriction lifted on northbound trains between Arapahoe at Village Center and Orchard stations | RTD continues to make necessary track repairs to sections of the Southeast Corridor Light Rail Line during overnight hours. The near-term track repair work will address maintenance issues resulting in reduced train speeds in the slowdown zones impacting the E and R lines south of Southmoor Station. As additional repair work is completed, speed restrictions will be lifted. | |
Belleview Station to Orchard Station
All speed restrictions have been lifted along this segment of the Southeast Corridor.
Orchard Station to Arapahoe at Village Center Station
All northbound speed restrictions have been lifted. Approximately two miles of southbound speed restrictions have been lifted along this segment of the corridor.
Arapahoe at Village Center Station to Dry Creek Station
All northbound speed restrictions have been lifted.
Yale Station to Southmoor Station
Isolated sections of track between Yale and Southmoor stations have been identified for replacement. Crews are conducting preventative maintenance activities in this section during overnight maintenance windows.
Preventative Maintenance Inspections
Scheduled light rail track inspections along the Parker Road/I-225 Corridor, which is served by the R and H lines, began on June 27. The quarterly preventative maintenance inspections commenced at Peoria Station, and staff have completed inspections on more than half of the corridor. Based on the findings to date, no new speed restrictions have issued along the Parker Road/I-225 Corridor. More information about RTD’s inspection timelines is available online.
| Visit rtd-denver.com/light-rail-speed-restrictions for more updates. |
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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. | | |
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Debra's Quote of the Week | |
“To soar toward what’s possible, you must leave behind what’s comfortable.”
— Cicely Tyson
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