Are you interested in learning more about how RTD operates?

There are five vacancies on the RTD Citizens Advisory Committee. This was supposed to be a way for citizens in the Denver area to make sure that the FasTracks money was spent in accordance with voters interests. That has not happened, but the committee meetings are a good way to find out what is happening with RTD, especially with the new rail lines. This can be useful it can be hard to get answers to certain questions.

Applications can be submitted to Lessly.Leon@rtd-denver.com or mailed to RTD FasTracks, c/o Leesly Leon, 1560 Broadway, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80202. Applications should include a brief statement of interest, qualifications for advising RTD on its actions, and a resume and are due by March 31, 2016.

Preference will be given to people who demonstrated interest in transit, are committed to the current power structure, and live in a district with no current rep or belong to a demographic group that is underrepresented.

Meetings are held quarterly. The next meeting should be held in the middle of March, but no date has been announced yet.

The Quarterly Citizens Advisory Council Meeting is This Week

Wednesday, December 10, 6 pm
Blair-Caldwell Library
2401 Welton
Denver
Bus: 38
Light Rail: D

This meeting will focus on the Central Rail Extension which will connect 30th and Downing with the East Rail Line stop at 38th and Blake. I am concerned that at least one member of the committee is waiting for this meeting to find out what is going on.

RTD's Citizens Advisory Committee has its first public meeting of 2014

FasTracks Citizens Advisory Committee
Wednesday, March 19, 6-8 pm
Arvada City Council Chambers
Arvada City Hall
8101 Ralston Road
Bus: 52, 72 (You may need to leave early if you take the 72 eastbound home.)

The public get updates about the construction of the Gold Line from the Eagle P3 information officer and information about the Olde Town Arvada Station project from the builders, Trammell Crow Co.

It is time for new Advisory Committee members

Are you interested in helping RTD make decisions about the FasTracks program? Then the RTD FasTracks Citizen Advisory Committee might be for you. This volunteer group meets with the public four times a year to listen to citizen concerns about the FastTracks project. There are also monthly work sessions as needed. I also think participants get free bus passes.

To apply, send a brief statement of interest, describe your qualifications and related experience, and a resumé to Dale.Honor@rtd-denver.com by Friday, October 25.

For more information contact CAC facilitator Roger Sherman at 303-592-5465. (And yes, this is a PR person.)

Here is what RTD says about how members are chosen: Appointments to the panel shall be made to ensure a broad representation of stakeholder interests, to achieve diversity and to provide geographical representation within the district.

Selection criteria will include, but not be limited to, residency within the RTD region; a demonstrated interest in public transit and the FasTracks program; previous community service; experience working with local jurisdictions on regional issues; and professional expertise.

RTD's Citizen Advisory Committee is Looking for Members

RTD is again looking for members to serve on its FasTracks Citizens Advisory Committee. While this committee is a joke that does not do what the initiative passed by the public intends it to do, it might be an interesting way to learn more about how RTD operates.

The committee meets monthly.

From an RTD press release, here are is how to apply:

Application letters should include a brief statement of interest in serving on the CAC, specific qualifications, highlights of related experience and expertise as well as a resume. All letters must be received electronically at Dale.Honor@rtd-denver.com by close of business Friday, September 21, 2012. 

For more information, contact Dale Honor at 303-299-2334 or Dale.Honor@rtd-denver.com.

FasTracks Citizen Advisory Committee to Meet in Aurora

Wednesday, June 20 at 6 pm (Meeting will end by 8.)
FasTracks Citizens Advisory Committee
15151 E. Alameda Parkway
Aurora, CO
Bus: 130, 133, 153
Also within reasonable walking distance of the 3.

RTD is going to report on the I-225 Light Rail project and the RTD Board's decision not to try to pass a sales tax increase in November.

I can't go, so I will not be able to report what happens. If any of you go, can you leave a couple of sentences in the comments? Thanks.

I am not sure that telling the advisory committee anything helps, but it is good to know what our fellow citizens are concerned about.