May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month | |
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.
Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month is a time of reflection and celebration, tracing its roots back to the 95th Congress in 1977-1978. This period saw the introduction of joint resolutions aimed at honoring the accomplishments of individuals from these communities. President George H.W. Bush officially designated May 1990 as the first Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.
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Bus operator, mechanics compete in APTA International Bus Roadeo | Last weekend, under the shadow of Mt. Hood, Portland hosted the 2024 American Public Transportation Association (APTA) International Bus Roadeo, held in conjunction with the APTA Mobility Conference. It was the first international roadeo since 2019. The best-skilled bus operators and mechanics from transit agencies across North America battled it out for a chance at immortality – and RTD was right in the mix. | |
2024 Employee Survey open through Friday | Time is running out to take the 2024 Employee Survey! This is a crucial opportunity for employees to share their thoughts about their working experience. Approximately 25% of employees have completed the survey so far. Don’t miss the chance to improve your workplace! Click the link below to take the survey, which takes between five and 10 minutes to complete. Paper options are available at all divisions. Survey events continue through tomorrow. Check out the schedule on the Hub. | |
RTD launches funding to support community mobility needs | RTD released its second Call for Projects today, with $2 million available annually for a three-year period beginning January 2025 for projects that will help improve mobility. The program provides an opportunity for local governments and transportation management associations/organizations (TMA/Os) to apply for funding for services or enhancements that complement existing RTD services or fill a transportation need. | |
East Colfax BRT project receives key funding approval | The East Colfax Avenue Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project has achieved a significant milestone that advances the project toward federal funding consideration for construction. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) notified RTD on April 18 that the project had successfully completed the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review process, clearing the way to request FTA Capital Investment Grant (CIG) funds to construct the project. | |
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of and reduce the stigma surrounding behavioral health issues. RTD has mental health awareness training available in Workday for all employees. Click the link below to directly access the course, which features five video modules that explore affective disorders, developmental disorders, suicide, thought disorders and trauma. This information is shown to new bus operators and can be reviewed voluntarily by all other employees. | |
RTD welcomes 35 new employees to the agency | Take a look at our newest colleagues, who took a brief break from orientation Monday to pose for a photo. Welcome aboard to each of you! | |
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. | |
Eldora Mountain Resort thanks RTD operators, staff for strong partnership during 2023/24 season | |
I feel I can speak on behalf of the entire executive team here that we are so grateful for this ongoing partnership with RTD. The increase in mountain access that you all create is truly amazing. I know it doesn’t come without its challenges, so, thank you so much for working with us and providing the public with accessible ways to reach the wonders of sliding on snow. RTD rocks!
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May’s Operator of the Month is operator Jaime Contreras from Platte Division. Contreras was selected due to his dedication, positive attitude, and taking RTD’s mission to heart and making a positive impact on the customers he serves daily. Learn more about Contreras by clicking the link below. | |
Reminder: RTD-PD introduces overnight staffing Sunday | Transit Police will begin staffing police officers 24/7 starting Sunday, May 5. The overnight team will focus on areas in need of greater safety efforts for bus and rail operators. | |
Participate in Cinco de Mayo, Memorial Day parades with RTD | Throw on the sneakers and join RTD colleagues in two parades this month! Celebrate Mexican heritage by marching Saturday in the Cinco de Mayo Parade. On May 27, honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice by participating in the Commerce City Memorial Day Parade. Register for both parades by clicking the links below. | |
April's Board meeting recap | |
At yesterday’s monthly meeting, the RTD Board of Directors heard an update from Denver Transit Partners/Operators regarding a service disruption on the A Line that occurred on April 7. The Board approved a two-year contract extension with Masabi to continue providing software and support necessary for the mobile ticketing and account-based ticketing fare collection system, as well as executed a third-and-final-year option of the existing security services contract for Allied Universal Security Services. Additionally, the Board voted to change the name of the Operations and Safety Committee to the Operations, Safety and Security Committee. The meeting concluded with a discussion about a proposed property and station naming policy, a review of the 2024 committee approved work plans, and dialogue about the Citizens Advisory Committee. A recording of the Board meeting is available by clicking the thumbnail above. | |
Reminder: Downtown Rail Reconstruction Project begins May 28 | The final countdown is on for the Downtown Rail Reconstruction Project. During the work, all D and H lines are being redirected to Union Station, while the L Line will be suspended. Customers can access the Auraria Campus at Auraria West Station or by taking one of several bus routes that serve the campus. Click the link below to view maps of affected services in the downtown area this summer, and be sure to bookmark the page to see regular project updates. | |
Operators, staff focus on distracted driving at events last month | Throughout April, Bus Transportation staff hosted a series of events encouraging operators to drive distraction-free in recognition of Distracted Driving Awareness Month. At the events, dozens of operators snapped photos, learned about ways to stay focused on the road and took a pledge to practice safe driving! Check out photos from the events on the Hub by clicking the link below. | |
Unanswered questions from latest Dialogue are available | | |
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Answers to 19 unanswered questions from the March 20 session at Mariposa have been added to the Dialogue with Debra page, with several inquiries pertaining to safety and security and others prompting responses from Human Resources. The next Dialogue is scheduled for 9 a.m. Thursday, May 16, at N Line Maintenance of Way. | |
District Shops receives strong grades in latest safety inspection | Safety and Environmental Compliance completed an inspection at District Shops last week. The division passed with a 76%, with 16 out of 21 division-specific items identified as safe. Items that were identified as unsafe are actively being remedied. The latter included some of the equipment not having load ratings. Great work by all to ensure employees remain safe in their environments. | |
Safety, maintenance projects are in motion at East Metro | RTD’s East Metro Division is undergoing three notable projects. The first is a roof replacement, which is underway. The next item, beginning later this month, introduces phase two of the pit replacement project in the garage area. Lastly, work on replacing the hoists in the garage is being planned. A pre-bid walk-through took place yesterday. Please observe all safety closures and signs as work proceeds on these projects. | |
Update: Organizational design and workplace assessment | |
As has been previously communicated, RTD retained an external consultant to gather and analyze documentation and solicit feedback from employees. Over the past few months, these efforts have been actively underway through group meetings, individual interviews and listening sessions. The consultants have communicated that they received a large volume of feedback, input and employee participation, resulting in the need for additional time to consider all perspectives and feedback.
Upon conclusion of this analysis, the consultants will prepare a final report for delivery to RTD’s General Manager and CEO. RTD anticipates being able to provide an updated timeline to all employees during the Dialogue with Debra session on Thursday, May 16. RTD thanks all employees for their participation, continued interest and engagement in this assessment.
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#ICYMI: In Case You Missed It | | |
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Debra's Quote of the Week | |
“Success isn’t about the end result, it’s about what you learn along the way.”
– Vera Wang
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