2050 Metro Vision

Evaluate the public engagement process for the 2050 Metro Vision Regional Transportation Plan

If you provided input on the plan at any point in the two-year process, please consider sharing your thoughts about the experience in this five-minute survey before May 14. With your help, DRCOG will continue to improve its public engagement…
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Jeffco LCC – May 4,2021

The Jefferson County Local Coordinating Council (Jeffco LCC) met on Thursday May 6 at 1:30. The information about their regular meeting – date, time, and contact – can be found here. There were 16 people in attendance, including several…

Denver Workforce Services and AARP will be hosting a Back to Work 50+ workshop

This Wednesday from 5/5 from 10-11am Denver Workforce Services and AARP will be hosting a Back to Work 50+ workshop. This will be followed by four coaching sessions on networking, resume and cover letter writing, self-marketing and LinkedIn,…
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Via Transit Talks – 4/22/2021

Via Transit Talks – 4/22/2021 (Updated) During Via’s ‘Go Big, Go Electric’ Transit Talk, Frank Bruno, CEO, shared that Via’s new Strategic Plan will guide how Via will expand its paratransit and public transit services while being…
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SAPGA Legislative Caucus on Aging – 4/23/21

SAPGA Legislative Caucus on Aging – 4/23/21 State Senator Joann Ginal said the state needs to make sure that all seniors are coming out of COVID well and are being helped. She has tried to add $10M to the Area Agencies on Aging, Meals on…
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Denver South Employees Transportation Champions – 4/13/21

Denver South Employees Transportation Champions – 4/13/21 This was a very interesting program on Reimagine RTD and CDPHE’s Employee Trip Reduction Program (ETRP). Reimagine is moving towards a system redesign to better serve the Denver…
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Veteran Suicides Remain High Above The National Rate. Congress Is Trying To Change That

Kristen Christy is often called a subject matter expert on the issue of veterans’ suicide, but it's not by choice. Twelve years ago, her husband Don, a Lt. Col. in the Air Force, died by suicide.
Older Americans Month

Older Americans Month – May

OLDER AMERICANS MONTH Every year in May, Older Americans Month recognizes the contributions of older adults across the nation. While raising families and building careers, older Americans also gave back to their communities in a variety…
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Haile Degena found Denver and made his fortune

Haile Degena taught math and English to refugees when he lived in Sudan. Originally from an area that’s now called Eritrea, he didn’t really consider teaching when he moved to the United States in 1986.