Transit Police Department launches cadet program | |
Johan Sherpa, a senior at University of Colorado Denver and a New York City native, is the first participant in RTD-PD’s cadet program. He will gain insight about the day-to-day work of a police officer while earning college credit. “I’m looking forward to learning as much as I can, and I’m glad to be here,” he said. | |
RTD hosts event to foster small businesses, honor outstanding firms | | |
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RTD and 12 community partners presented awards to three small businesses during an event Aug. 28 to highlight opportunities in winning contracts with public agencies. The award-winning small businesses were selected based on their quality work and on-time performance from 2021 to 2023. | |
Leadership Team honors work of Maintenance of Way | |
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On Wednesday, Aug. 28, General Manager and CEO Debra A. Johnson had breakfast at Rio Court with Maintenance of Way (MOW) employees from the overnight shift. During the 5 a.m. visit, Johnson thanked employees for their hard work over the past few months to support RTD’s planned and unplanned maintenance and reconstruction projects. Johnson was joined at the early morning visit by Dave Jensen, Assistant General Manager of Rail Operations, and Stuart Summers, Chief Communications and Engagement Officer.
Later that same day, Johnson and the members of RTD’s Leadership Team had lunch with MOW employees from the remaining shifts. During both visits to Rio Court, Johnson expressed gratitude to MOW staff on behalf of all other agency employees and RTD’s customers. The visits aligned with news of RTD’s ahead-of-schedule completion of both the Coping Panels Project and Phase One of the Downtown Rail Reconstruction Project. Additionally, Johnson thanked staff for their hard work and continued support of preventative maintenance efforts along the D, E, H and R lines that have resulted in speed restrictions.
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Welcome to RTD's newest employees! | |
Twenty-five new employees joined the agency yesterday. Welcome aboard! | |
Hundreds attend Small Business Opportunity Office event | |
More than 500 business professionals attended last week's special awards ceremony for community partners and small businesses, hosted by the Small Business Opportunity Office in RTD’s Civil Rights Division in collaboration with community partners. Here are a few more photos from the event. | |
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. | |
FlexRide operator helps customer with bus stop information | |
FlexRide operator Kelly Blake was very knowledgeable. I was standing at a stop but it’s a stop that's not in service. Kelly pulled over, picked me up and informed me that the bus doesn't service that stop anymore. She was kind and I appreciate her being so informative.
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Information specialist walks customer through how to plan and take a trip | |
I just wanted to say that the representative that I talked to, Cali Vialpando, was amazing. I had a little anxiety with planning this trip, but she was so good and walked me through the process enough that I now feel very comfortable taking it.
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September's Operator of the Month is Dambar Shrestha from the Platte Division! Shrestha was chosen for his actions to prevent his bus from running over a customer who attempted to board while the vehicle was moving — and fell under the bus. His quick reaction time and attention to his surroundings allowed him to stop the bus instantly, preventing the rear tires from hitting the individual. The customer sustained minor injuries from the fall, but thanks to Shrestha, she is alive. | |
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Angel Gonzalez-Martinez
LRT Field Supervisor (formerly Train Operator)
Tress Pettera
LRT Field Supervisor (formerly Train Operator)
Charles Eberling
MTG Systems Administrator (formerly Electronic Technician)
Leroy Landum
Street Supervisor (formerly Bus Operator)
Adamo Framarini
Street Supervisor (formerly Bus Operator)
Wisdom Takpa
Street Supervisor (formerly Bus Operator)
Ryan Welsh
Technical Support Analyst I (formerly Train Operator)
Any employees interested in similar opportunities in the future should visit the Careers page.
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Next Dialogue with Debra is tomorrow at Rio Court | | |
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Join RTD General Manager and CEO Debra A. Johnson and other members of the Leadership Team to hear agency updates and ask questions. Tomorrow’s session will stream live at 1:30 p.m. from the second-floor break room at Rio Court Division, and employees at that facility are invited to participate in person. All other employees can join the forum on Zoom. Zoom meeting link can be found on the Hub. Email questions ahead of time to generalmanager@rtd-denver.com. | |
Congratulate colleagues who worked hard to ensure the early completion of the Coping Panels Project | | |
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By Friday, Sept. 13, share messages of gratitude for colleagues in Capital Programs, Maintenance of Way, Light Rail Operations, Service Planning, Marketing and Customer Care for their efforts in wrapping up the Coping Panels Project weeks ahead of schedule. Accolades will be presented to these groups. | |
RTD completes reconstruction work on Phase 1 of the Downtown Rail Reconstruction Project | |
On Aug. 29, RTD announced that Phase 1 of the Downtown Rail Reconstruction Project had been completed. Phase 1 included a full-depth reconstruction of the following intersections:
- Broadway and Welton
- California and 15th
- Stout and 15th
- California and 17th
- Stout and 17th
Light rail service will resume in the Downtown Loop on the D, H and L lines on Sept. 29, when the September service changes go into effect. D and H lines will continue to service Union Station until then, and the L Line will remain suspended until that date.
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Visit rtd-denver.com/railproject for more updates. | |
Repairs continue on Southeast, Southwest corridors | RTD’s Maintenance of Way team continues to make repairs to isolated sections of track along the Southeast and Southwest corridors. The agency’s Light Rail Speed Restrictions webpage will be updated as speed restrictions are added or removed. | |
Sign up for the 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament at the 2024 Bus Roadeo | |
Think you have what it takes to be like Mike? Prove it. Grab your squad and get ready to dunk, drain and dribble your way though your colleagues in the 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament at this year’s Bus Roadeo! Teams consist of three starters and two substitutes. Register your squad by clicking the link below.
NOTE: All teams must consist of RTD employees and/or contractors.
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Safety and Environmental Compliance releases August facilities safety inspection report | Every month, RTD’s Safety and Environmental Compliance Department conducts safety inspections at RTD facilities to ensure locations are up to proper safety standards. Review August’s results by clicking the link below. | |
What did you do this summer? Tell us to be featured in the IC | |
Did you go on an epic summer excursion this summer, or did you more or less enjoy a staycation? Let us know! Share what adventures, vacations or memories you made this summer by sending them to insideconnections@rtd-denver.com to be featured in an upcoming issue! Photos are welcome and encouraged. | |
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 | |
“Your individuality is important, but so is belonging. Recognize the parts of your culture that have shaped your past, and the parts you want to carry with you into the future.”
— Sol Peralta
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