Every year, the Front Range goes nuts for The Nutcracker — and though most live events in the state are shut down because of the pandemic, companies are finding ways to keep Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s holiday spectacular alive through online and broadcast versions, as well as a couple of live performances pushed into 2021. Read more
Denver Community Active Living Coalition promotes physical activity during pandemic.
DCTS met at 9:30am on December 17 via Microsoft Teams. Donielle Suber, new Mobility Program Manager for Douglas County, facilitated. Team members welcomed Donielle and shared the following updates and successes:
RTD: Election updates. DCTS also reported that RTD contract came in and DCTS has sent out subcontractor agreements.
City of Lonetree: Has successfully begun according to startup plan and is beginning to offer essential services. Currently running one full time vehicle.
DRMAC: Getting There app and Getting There Travel Training are up and going and will assist users virtually. Meeting the challenge of the frequent changes in the transportation scene and capture changes in transportation availability, DRMAC has implemented a Transit Options front page to supplement the Getting There Guide with up-to-date information.
ARDC: Increased food and prescription deliveries, with a major focus on essential trips and facilitating keeping users safe at home with reverse services.
Successes included an increase in virtual socialization opportunities and continued outreach to provide essentials via reverse services as much as possible. Community resilience and willingness of providers to collaborate and think creatively during pandemic-related changes was noted with appreciation across the board.
Revisiting the DCTS 2020 implementation plan, it was agreed to continue with the current goals. Suggested additions for 2021 included adding an annual report and exploring creative communication to make DCTS more visible to the community. Next meeting is scheduled for March 25 from 9:30 to 10:30am.
TSAC, Arapahoe County’s Local Coordinating Council, met on December 17th via Zoom. Zamy Silva from RTD’s office of Civil Rights gave a presentation on the role and responsibilities of the Civil Rights office. Chair, Andrea Suhaka provided updates on the status of TSAC’s application for 501c3 status and the development of an LCC website once nonprofit status has been obtained. The group divided into breakout rooms for discussion of TSAC’s 2021 strategic plan focus. Strategies to develop relationships with staff and elected officials at the County and municipal levels were discussed in the breakout rooms and reported on later in the larger group. Accomplishments in 2020 were reviewed and included: hosting an RTD candidate forum, updating TSAC bylaws, refreshing TSAC’s strategic plan with assistance from an MSU intern, applying for 501c3 status, establishing a member and dues structure, and recruiting a volunteer to build the LCC website. The TSAC Board will meet in January, and the next TSAC member meeting will be Thursday, February 18, 2021.
