Agenda – INC Transportation Committee – Thursday, September 10th, 6:30-8 p.m

• Short Topics – 10 Minutes Each
  • Denver Streets for People Summit Sept 16-19 — Denver Community Active Living Coalition
    The Third Annual Denver Streets for People Summit is a locally-hosted, globally-inspired conference centered on creating safer and more inviting streets and public spaces while reducing car dependency and fighting climate change. Over 4 days, the conference will explore opportunities and resources, consider best practices from around the world, and engage decision-makers, implementers, and each other towards action that encourages walking, biking, rolling, and taking transit while making Denver’s neighborhoods equitable, healthy and active.
    We’ll be joined by one of the organizers who will describe how the event is evolving during the pandemic and describe the very full line-up of virtual panels, shared studios global conversations, networking events, and in-person walk/rides. Learn more and register at https://www.denvercalc.org/summit
  • DRMAC “Getting There Guide” Getting an App — Kate Williams, DRMAC Executive Director
    DRMAC, the Denver Regional Mobility and Access Council publishes the “Getting There Guide”, which helps to bridge the transportation gap of Denver-region residents with mobility challenges, helping them live as independently as possible. When individuals and families in our neighborhoods need transportation choices, DRMAC’s resource is invaluable and our committee encourages all neighborhoods to help raise the awareness of this resource, which is available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Russian and Somali. This year, DRMAC is planning to launch an app version of the guide, and we’ll get an early preview.
  • DRMAC Travel Training – Ashley Doty, DRMAC Program Manager
    DRMAC provides a program for Travel Training, to provide greater independence for older adults and people with disabilities in need of transportation options.  Participants get “hands-on” experience with bus and light rail, which can make all the difference in getting started for those who could benefit from — but are unfamiliar with — transit. Find out how to connect your friends, relatives, and neighbors to this program.
• Full Topics – 30 Minutes Each
  • Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan Proposal – Zack Wallace Mendez – DOTI Associate City Planner
    Denver has been working to develop a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) plan for the past few years, and there’s news to share! Zack Wallace Mendez will share with us the process to date in developing Denver’s proposed TDM Plan and the details of its requirements, including monitoring and compliance.
  • A View from RTD’s Board Chair – Angie Rivera-Malpiede, RTD Board Chair
    RTD is adapting in the short term and transforming for the long term. As we heard last month, the Reimagine RTD effort is building a consensus on a long-term transit network design. But in the near-term, as we heard at our previous meeting, RTD is struggling with greatly decreased sales-tax based revenue and ridership due to COVID-19.  At the head of RTD’s elected oversight, RTD Board Chair Angie Rivera-Malpiede is helping the agency navigate the rocky present to get to a more sustainable and effective future. We’ll hear her perspective on the challenges and opportunities for this vital regional transit service.