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Sent: 4/4/2022 1:28:56 PM Mountain Standard Time
Subject: April Read-n-Ride
Starting today: mobilization in preparation for the 16th Street Mall
improvement project, MallRide detours
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Starting today: mobilization in preparation for the 16th Street Mall
improvement project, MallRide detours
Starting today and extending through late 2024, Denver will work to improve
the 16th Street Mall. The project, the first major upgrade to the Mall in
nearly 40 years, will include a new granite paver system that honors the iconic
original design, move transit lanes to the center of each block, add more trees
and expand sidewalks. The changes will improve safety and mobility, address
deteriorating infrastructure and create more opportunities for people to enjoy
the Mall as a vibrant community gathering place. Learn more. |
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Get involved this month in fare study, equity analysis through survey, meetings
RTD has launched a systemwide fare study and equity analysis to examine RTD’s
fares and explore alternative fare structures and pass programs. The study will
focus on creating a new fare structure that is equitable, affordable and
simple. To get involved, click here to take the Current Conditions Fare Survey
and come to the first virtual Customer and Community Meetings on April 21 (in
English – register here) and April 28 (en español – regístrese aquí) to
share the challenges you face with current fares and pass programs. Learn more.
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Next steps for Reimagine RTD
RTD last month concluded the comment period for the draft System Optimization
Plan (SOP), which includes recommendations for service redesign and development
through 2027. The plan will guide RTD as it works to adapt to challenges posed
by the coronavirus pandemic and changes in commuting behavior. The goals of the
draft SOP include increasing ridership on RTD services; ensuring that equity
populations continue to be well served by transit; increasing service
performance across bus and rail routes; addressing changing demands in the
travel market; and improving RTD’s quality of service. Read more.
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RTD is implementing security measures at Union Station bus concourse to thwart
unwanted activities
RTD is collaborating with the city and county of Denver, the Denver Police
Department and local stakeholders on a Reclaiming Union Station steering
committee to address unwanted behaviors in the bus concourse and surrounding
area. The changes outlined by RTD General Manager and CEO Debra A. Johnson will
take place during the next 12 to 16 months. Learn more .
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Telephone Information Center hours have temporarily changed
Staffing shortages have prompted the modified hours, which took effect late
last month and will remain in place until staffing increases. The new hours are
6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, closed
Sunday. Customers needing route information, trip planning assistance,
schedules or FlexRide service after hours can visit RTD’s website.
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N Line celebrates 18 months accident-free
The Operations team behind RTD’s newest commuter rail line, the N Line, reached
a remarkable safety milestone on March 18 – 18 months without a workplace
injury. The team is proud to have retained a perfect safety record with no
injuries related to rail operations for the entire time the line has been in
service. Since revenue service began on Sept. 21, 2020, N Line trains have
traveled more than 465,000 in-service miles between Union Station in Denver and
Eastlake●124th Station in Thornton. To plan a trip on the N Line, click here. |
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Important Dates
April 12 5:30 p.m.
Board of Directors Special Board Meeting, Finance and Planning Committee
Meeting (remote)
April 13 5:30 p.m.
Board of Directors Operations and Safety Committee Meeting (remote)
April 19 5:30 p.m.
Board of Directors Workshops (remote)
April 21 Noon
Board of Directors Executive Committee Meeting (remote)
April 21 6 p.m.
Fare study and Equity Analysis Customer and Community Meeting (English)
Join via Zoom
April 26 5:30 p.m.
Board of Directors Monthly Meeting (remote)
April 28 6 p.m.
Fare study and Equity Analysis Customer and Community Meeting (Spanish)
Join via Zoom
Please check the Board of Directors calendar for the most current information
and a full list of Board events.
You can 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 . Please check the Board of Directors calendar for the
most current information and a full list of Board events. |
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Operator of the month
Each month, operators and other employees are highlighted for their exceptional
customer service. This month, RTD recognizes bus operator Craig Vasbinder, who
helped clear bystanders from an area along the 16th Street Mall where an
individual was threatening them, and waved down Denver Police officers to
provide assistance. Meet Craig.
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Federal mask mandate remains in place through April 18
The federal mandate for public transportation requires that face coverings be
worn while on RTD vehicles and property – including while outside. To learn
more about how RTD has worked to keep customers safe during the pandemic, visit
the COVID-19 webpage.
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Did you know?
April 3-9 is National Library Week, which began in 1958 and celebrates the
connections made in libraries, to books, media, programs, classes – and
communities themselves. The week is sponsored by the American Library
Association and observed in libraries of all types across the country, whether
school, public or academic. Learn more here about this year’s theme, “Connect
with Your Library,” and consider stopping by a local branch to make a new
discovery. |
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Tip of the month
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the need to
remain focused while behind the wheel. More than 700 injury crashes each day in
the United States involve distracted driving, according to the National Safety
Council (NSC). Examples of distracted behaviors include talking or texting on a
phone, eating or drinking, applying makeup, reading, watching a video or
programming a navigational system. Click here to take the NSC’s pledge to drive
free of distractions.
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