The first activity of the group was awards to RTD heroes. There were some great stories of kind and noble things that drivers had done. Director Kate Williams and RTD Corporate Council Melanie Snyder were introduced to the group as new members. Zami Silva gave a presentation on the combining of APAC and ACPD which will be happening. Paul DesRocher gave an update on a pilot project which will start today – RTD will be removing some seats of light rail vehicles to allow more room for bicycles. Fortunately, ridership due to COVID is not likely to be impacted by the smaller amount of seating. Bob Grado, RTD Transit Police and Pauletta Tonilas, RTD AGM of Communications gave a report on the suspended service at the protests in the recent past – the RTD staff talked about lessons learned, and they now have alternative routes ready at all times. Barbara McManus gave a report on the Code of Conduct committee, and then on the search for the new GM. She walked the group through what the next steps are and when they can expect to know who the next GM/CEO will be. In the last few moments, Dr. Gross gave a brief on the APAC meeting.
Public can review video presentations, provide feedback today through Sunday
Take the 2020 RTD GM/CEO Finalist Survey
DENVER (Aug. 19, 2020) – Video presentations from all three finalists being considered for the Regional Transportation District (RTD)’s general manager and chief executive officer are now available for public review on the agency’s website.
The video presentations – available today through Sunday through this link – provide a means for each finalist to present her vision for RTD. The public is invited to review the material and provide feedback through an online survey available in English and Spanish on that webpage, which includes the latest information about the search for RTD’s top leadership position. Public input will be one component the RTD Board of Directors will consider during the decision-making process.
The finalists were chosen by the agency’s Board with support from the executive search firm Krauthamer & Associates. The national recruitment drew an initial field of 58 applicants, six of whom were interviewed by the Board’s Executive Search Committee. A final selection is expected to be made next week. The Board is scheduled to hold a Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 25, and go into a closed executive session to deliberate the three finalists and return to open session to announce the finalist selected as the new GM and CEO.
“My colleagues on the RTD Board and I are inspired and impressed by the experience, energy and ideas brought by each of the finalists,” said Board Chair Angie Rivera-Malpiede. “We think these presentations will allow the public to see firsthand the perspectives and qualities that have advanced each of these fine women to this point in this important process.”
The three finalists being considered are:
Debra Johnson, a transit executive with over 25 years of diversified, progressively responsible experience leading and managing business processes for public transit agencies. She has held executive positions at the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro). Currently, she is the Deputy CEO at Long Beach Transit in Long Beach, California.
Adelee Le Grand, who has two decades of experience in using mobility as a tool to create and sustain vibrant equitable communities. Her area of specialty is developing and communicating strategies into actionable plans that will guide the implementation of business solutions and innovations. Through contract agreements with Transdev North America, Le Grand has served as a member of the executive team for two transit agencies. She has served as the Chief Mobility Officer for the Atlanta‐region Transit Link Authority (ATL). She was also the Chief Strategy Officer in service to the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority, where her responsibilities included developing the first Strategic Mobility Plan for the New Orleans region and rebuilding the Planning Department.
Tina Quigley, who served as CEO for the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada until her retirement in November of last year. Quigley began her career as a planner at McCarran International Airport, one of the nation’s busiest airports. She is a licensed pilot and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Airport Planning & Development from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Quigley is an alumna of Harvard Business School Program for Leadership Development. She is active on several boards, including the Desert Research Institute Foundation, Waycare Technologies, Vegas Chamber, Nevada Institute for Autonomous Systems, International Women’s Forum, Neon Museum Steering Committee and the Fulfillment Fund Las Vegas.
RTD is now led by Chief Executive Officer and General Manager Paul J. Ballard, who assumed the role for an interim period in February. He succeeds former General Manager and CEO Dave Genova, who retired in January.
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Member Highlight: Montbello Organizing Committee-Mayra Gonzales
• Began when last full-service grocery store left the neighborhood. Have been working with RTD to maintain/improve bus service throughout the neighborhood and connections to the A-Line.
• Working on multimodal and built environment – The FreshLo Initiative combines health, economic development, creative placemaking, and equity.
o Sustainable Food Access System
o Ongoing Community Engagement
o Walkable Loop
o The FreshLo Hub
• Community Solution – The HUB:
o 182,436 gross sq. ft.
o 7 floors with underground garage
o Full-service grocery store
o 6 local retail spaces
o 6 community office spaces
o Performance and cultural center: Performance space & theater, lobby gallery space, & 6 rehearsal & recital rooms.
o 97 units of affordable housing (1, 2, 3 bedrooms)
Sun Valley Subcommittee Breakouts
• Outreach and Marketing Subcommittee
o Coordinate outreach to various community stakeholders including community organizations and youth in area.
o Create resources including rider guides and app-based transit resources, and connecting youth to programs that aid them in becoming more experienced & confident public transportation users.
• Safety & Security Subcommittee
o Connecting youth & transit police and formulate & implement strategies to improve relations & create open dialogue between these two groups
• Data Analysis Subcommittee
o Access various datasets to help improve outcomes for youth in transit
o Example: Showing percentage change in number of youth transit passes purchases
o Example: Acquire data surrounding time it takes for youth to get to school & after school programs by taking public transportation.
Subcommittee Reports
• Safety & Security Subcommittee
o Work with data team to define goals; figure out if safety is an issue.
o Work with RTD for sensitivity and cultural training.
o Are there negative interactions and what are the demographics of those interactions?
o The difference between DPD and RTD transit police.
• Outreach and Marketing Subcommittee
o Short term – helping youth feel safe with COVID-19.
o Making it cool to use the bus; truck/car culture within the neighborhood.
o Connecting with other groups within the community and have intersection goals with (i.e West Area Plan) and local neighborhood organizations/amentities.
• Data Analysis Subcommittee
o Accessing specific datasets may be difficult, such as youth ridership. Need to verify if we can get that data or if it will have to be just overall ridership of the Decatur-Federal Station. Jyotsna will verify with RTD.
o Work with other subcommittees to provide data for their groups.
o Work with WalkDenver to look at pedestrian safety and access to transit stops.
o What data are we asking for and why are we asking for: increase youth transit ridership and make transit a safe transportation option.
o DOTI has looked at bus stops along the Federal corridor (2019) – Lindsey & Christian to look into that data.
Next meeting:
September 16, 2020; 9-10 AM
Zoom Meeting
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