National Federation for the Blind Aurora Chapter – November 21, 2020
Transit AdvocatesThe effects of Covid 19 on RTD fixed route, Flex Ride and paratransit services (Access-a-Ride) were discussed as were the safety precautions being taken. The new Access-a-Ride portal/mobile app was also discussed. This portal/app gives users…
DRCOG Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Advisory Council – November 17, 2020
Transit AdvocatesAmy Pulley - DRCOG, ADRC Manager - opened the meeting by introducing new DRCOG staff Gina Gentili, Dwaynna Grace, and Lydia Dumam.
ADRC meeting presentations:
Jennifer Reeves – DRCOG, Program Manager for Ombudsman Services - Ombudsman…
Denver County Local Coordinating Council (DCLCC) – November 18, 2020
Transit AdvocatesMember Highlight: DRMAC’s Getting There app – Ashley Doty, Program Manager
Ashley gave a demo of DRMAC’s Getting There app. Anyone who is interested in learning more or having a demo done for their group can contact Ashley at adoty@drmac-co.org.
Since…
Jefferson County Local Coordinating Council (LCC) – Thursday, November 5, 2020
Transit AdvocatesThe Jefferson County LCC met via Zoom from 1:30-3:30. The meeting started with introductions of attendees and then Zamy Silva, RTD Civil Rights Senior Manager, gave updates about her department at RTD. Zamy gave an overview of how she started…
ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee (APAC) – November 10, 2020
Transit AdvocatesRTD’s ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee (APAC) met on by phone on November 10, 2020. Twenty-five people were in attendance including APAC members, RTD staff, and contractors. New members Tex Elam, Craig Towler, Lindesy Leith, Lyndsey Sent,…
RTD Accountability Committee – November 9, 2020
Transit AdvocatesHIGHLIGHTS
Subcommittee Reports
Finance: Had discussion on RTD’s role in the COVID crisis resolution and the need for rapid vaccinations to assist in RTD’s economic recovery. The discussion included the need to obtain information…
DRCOG’s Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) – October 26, 2020
Transit AdvocatesThe TAC met on Monday, October 26th and began with public comments from Piep Van Heuven of Bicycle Colorado and Sue Prant of Community Cycles. Both thanked DRCOG for work done on the 2050 Metro Vision Regional Transportation Plan (MVRTP) and…
Denver County Local Coordinating Council (DCLCC) – October 21, 2020
Transit AdvocatesDCLCC met and continued working in subcommittees on their project to make transit the desirable option for youth in Sun Valley. The Marketing and Outreach subcommittee will be reaching out to Councilwoman, Jamie Torres to get her perspective.…
Transportation Solutions Arapahoe County (TSAC) – October 15, 2020
Transit AdvocatesThe October 15th TSAC meeting featured candidates for the RTD Board of Directors. Candidates included those from District H: Regan Byrd, Roger Edwards, & Doug Tisdale and District G: Julian Bouquet. Next month TSAC’s Board of Directors…
National Federation of the Blind Aurora Chapter – October 24, 2020
Transit AdvocatesJoe Triplett, a representative from NFB, reported the group was presented with information about an Access-a-Ride/Uber pilot program in some Arapahoe County zip codes. Uber will be used much like the current Access-a-Cab program. Access-a-Ride…