INC Transportation Committee – Thursday, January 9th, 6-8 p.m at 1201 Williams St., 19th Floor

1. RTD Board Perspective on Operator Shortage, General Manager Search and Reimagine RTD — RTD Board members Angie Malpiede, Jeff Walker and Kate Williams

   At a time of great challenge and change at RTD, we’re grateful to welcome three long-serving RTD Board members for an informal discussion about the changes they’ve seen in their time on the Board, how the current issues have developed, the future with an interim and permanent search for replacement CEO/General Manger, and the recently-launched Reimagine RTD effort.

2. Snow Plowing Practices and 2020 Paving Program — Pat Kennedy, Denver Dept. of Transportation and Infrastructure

   Following the December snowstorm and many cold days following that left rutted streets around Denver, we’ll hear from Pat Kennedy, Engineering Manager in Denver DoTI. Pat will share with us the decision points and processes for de-icing, sanding and plowing Denver streets, and a perspective on what circumstances can result in prolonged difficulties for drivers, bike riders, and pedestrians. He will also preview the paving program for the coming year: which neighborhoods and arterials are on the plan for repaving, how the addition of a third paving crew has changed what can be done in a year, how paving is coordinated with utility work that digs up streets, and how DoTI communicates to neighbors.

3. Short Break (with snacks!)
4. The Future of Bike & Scooter Share in Denver — Nick Williams, Denver Dept. of Transportation and Infrastructure

   Denver B-Cycle recently announced it would shut down, closing at the end of January 2020, after nine years of operation. At the same time, the City announced an upcoming bidding process for bike share and scooter operators, replacing the current permit system pilot with a system of contracts with one or more providers. What do we know about what’s been working and hasn’t been? How will the new approach help us reach our mobility goals?  When will the RFP go out and when might we see new options on the street? Nick Williams with DoTI is a key person in this work and will share the details.
5. A Look Ahead for 2020 — Eulois Cleckley, Executive Director, Denver Dept. of Transportation and Infrastructure 

   We are excited to start the year once again with Eulois Cleckley, who will share the 2020 DoTI transportation projects. We’ll also recognize the completion of the voter-approved reorientation of Public Works into the new Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. It’s always great when the head of a department joins us to talk about how upcoming work, evolving plans, and updated standards that will improve the safe mobility across Denver.

A Request for Help: Meeting Notes

Are you a regular at the INC Transportation Committee?  Willing to do a little more to help? We are looking for someone to take notes at each meeting. These notes will be worked into the meeting summary for the committee e-mail and the INC newsletter. Ideally the notes would capture the key information and insights shared by our guests and the conversation with the attendees.  If you’re interested, please write to transportation@denverinc.org.  Thank you!

Are You Going to Moving People Forward on February 10th?

Bicycle Colorado will hold its annual Moving People Forward one-day policy conference on February 10th, and the line-up looks great! Last year’s event sold out, so if you’re interested in attending, consider registering soon.

Here’s a blurb from their announcement:

Moving People Forward is Bicycle Colorado’s annual event that brings together thought leaders, innovators, decision makers, business leaders and stakeholders to explore the trends, topics, and technology at the forefront of the mobility revolution. The conference is Monday, February 10, 2020 at the Embassy Suites Downtown Denver and will feature keynote remarks by urban neuroscientist Robin Mazumder, the first-ever live audience episode of the tongue-in-cheek The War on Cars podcast, and nearly two dozen Colorado experts on transportation, health, and climate, and more. Check out the whole program and register!