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PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For PRESENTATION FROM THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT
JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON JOINT SENATE TRANSPORTATION AND ENERGY AND HOUSE TRANSPORTATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Date Jan 27, 2021
Location Old State Library
Presentation from the Regional Transportation District - Committee Discussion Only
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04:03:50 PM |
Angie Rivera
Malpiede, Board Chair for the Regional Transportation District (RTD), provided
an overview of RTD's organizational structure and efforts to enhance transit
across the Denver Metro Area during 2020. Debra Johnson, General Manager
of RTD, discussed the agency's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the financial
implications of the pandemic, and the agency's customer-focused efforts.
Ms. Johnson also discussed the adopted fiscal policy plan for a balanced
budget, including renegotiating purchase contracts and furlough days.
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04:16:32 PM |
Ms. Johnson shared
that COVID relief funding provided personal protective equipment, cleaning
supplies, and salaries. An additional $203 million was received from the
Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act
for transit
operations, recalling laid off employees and rescinding furloughs, and
providing supplemental service on busier routes. Ms. Johnson highlighted
that RTD is implementing an Access-a-Ride portal. In addition, ride hailing
for FlexRide will be coming in February. This service provides first
and last mile ride services. Ms. Johnson also talked about the Auraria
College Eco Pilot Program which provides fare discounts to students during
the 2021 spring semester.
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04:25:11 PM |
Ms. Johnson also
talked about the Northwest Rail Line. RTD will be collaborating with Front
Range Passenger Rail and is open to discussing the line with stakeholders.
Ms. Johnson and Ms. Rivera-Malpiede responded to a questions.
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