RTD’s ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee (APAC) – September 8, 2020

  • Location: Meeting by phone
  • Introductions – 18 in attendance
    • APAC members
    • RTD
    • Contractors
    • Public
  • Public Comment
    • Kudos to RTD programming team! The portal is phenomenal!
  • ACPD Report from Dr. Gross
    • ADA Hero awards – 5 given out
    • Search for General Manager – since the meeting a candidate has been chosen
    • Update on light rail partnership with bicycles-going to allocate space on light rail cars to accommodate bikes separate from highblock
    • Discussion to increase meetings to 6 times a year (every other month) instead of quarterly. Also discussed having joint meetings between ACPD and APAC
    • There is no current liaison between APAC and ACPD as Dr. Gross has termed out of his position on APAC. Brenda volunteered and will act as new liaison.
    • New members of APAC were introduced.
  • RTD Updates
    • COVID-19
      • Still cleaning vehicles each night after shifts
      • Working on modification process for those who can’t wear masks for health reasons. Those needing modification will be assessed by Easter Seals and approved for a shield. Shield will be given out by assessor and who will provide instruction on how to use it properly.
    • Reimagine RTD is on hold
      • The 2021 fiscal budget will be proposed to the RTD board this September
      • This app changes the face of AaR
      • Testing has been done and there is no negative feedback yetNew appUpdates/changes: address will now have the name of a location (e.g., Walmart) if it is available in the system, address line now breaks to the second line in the appropriate place, changed schedule time from military to AM/PM, text has now been made selectable, in booking, the day and time are now easier to interact with as it is just a selectable dropdown.
  • Next meeting November 10th, 10am – 12pm, by phone