Increase Service and Cleaning crews to disinfect at least the top 10 bus and train routes during pauses in their runs (like Civic Center and Union Stations for Mall buses, or rail stations like Nine Mile) to ramp up action against transmission of the Coronavirus

Allow for rear boarding of buses for more social distancing

More protective equipment and desanitizer for bus drivers and train operators

Reduce the price of fares, and eliminate them for the most vulnerable in the community

Hiring many more bus drivers and train operators.  

Retaining the bus drivers and train operators so they don’t leave RTD

Have a game plan to restore routes which have been cut or eliminated

Expand the relationships between RTD and businesses like restaurants to increase locations they can take breaks and use the restroom

Eliminate required overtime for drivers

Have more awards and recognitions to thank bus drivers and train operators for their work, promoting them on social media

Ensure that the RTD does greater outreach and is more responsive to disadvantaged communities

Advocate for people with disabilities so they have problem-free access to the system and that any issues are corrected immediately

Increase communication and awareness among riders so they know when their bus, train, or Access-a-Ride will arrive

Create conflict resolution outreach liaisons to reduce arguments on some bus routes

Improve relationships between Board members, and between Board members and the Interim General Manager

Hire a permanent General Manager who is bold, visionary, and deeply understands the needs of the Denver Metro region

Engage the state legislature to discuss any possible structural changes to the RTD Board and RTD itself

Have a permanent “Reimagine RTD” process so the public can give feedback on an ongoing basis to spark improvements

Lobby Congress to obtain funds to build out and operate the entire RTD rail and bus system

Explore how RTD can be an integral part of an entire high speed rail and transit system along the Front Range and to the mountains