RTD faces tremendous financial, staffing and ridership challenges. How do you envision RTD’s role in the Denver metro region evolving to meet its transportation needs?
RTD is a whole region serving over 3.08 million Coloradans. We have the talent and the ridership; finances, I don’t have an answer, but I am willing to serve and collaborate with the other board members to set RTD up for success and excellence in providing the services we need.
El RTD es una región entera, que sirve a más de 3.08 millones de Coloradanos. Tenemos talento y pasajeros, las finanzas, bueno, no sé, más estoy dispuesto servir y colaborar con los otros directores a realizar el éxito y excelencia de RTD para proveer los servicios que necesitamos.
Do you support seeking voter approval for a sales tax increase to improve existing bus routes, with more frequency and dependability, and to create more new bus rapid transit corridors?
I do not have enough information nor insight to give an answer at this time.
No tengo suficiente información ni perspicacia para contestar en el momento.
How high of a priority should RTD make finishing the remaining FasTracks rail expansions, including the train to Boulder and Longmont? And how should the agency cover those costs, which are estimated at $2.2 billion?
I do believe that finishing the FasTracks rail lines is important work, but not until RTD has secured the proper funding to do so. It will take time and we are already facing some layover challenges from the pandemic and current economic climate. I am open to hearing ideas and working together to expand all lines including north Adams County.
Creo que es importante cumplir las líneas ferroviarias, pero hay que adelantarlo con fondos seguros y dedicados al trabajo. Obviamente va a tomar tiempo y todavía RTD está enfrentando los desafíos que resultan de la pandemia y el clima económico del momento. Estoy disponible a escuchar ideas y trabajar juntos para expandir todas las líneas incluso hasta al norte del Condado Adams.
How should RTD restructure its fare system to be more equitable for low-income riders?
Accessibility to RTD is super important for working individuals, I know there already exists a plethora of discounted rates for different riders. But I challenge the idea that fare reduction is the only answer. To fill a tank of gas at $180/month a monthly pass is only $114, that looks like money saved and some fresh air to me.
La accesibilidad a los servicios de RTD es súper importante para los trabajadores, ya que todavía existen varios descuentos para pasajeros. No acepto que la reducción de tarifa sea la única respuesta. Llenar el tanque cuesta, digamos $180/mes y un pasaje mensual vale $114, me parece un ahorro y además el aire fresco a mi.
What should RTD do to improve safety and security on its buses and trains?
I am excited to have RTD Chief-of-Police Fitzgerald with the leadership of GM/CEO Johnson. While accountability and oversight are important, there is no easy answer. RTD serves 40 municipalities. I hope that together we can safely serve every human we transport and earn the public’s trust and respect.
Estoy emocionado de tener RTD Jefe de policía Fitzgerald con el liderazgo de GM/CEO Johnson. Mientras supervisión y responsabilidad son importantes, no hay una respuesta fácil. RTD sirve a 40 municipalidades. Espero que siempre sirva cuidadosamente cada ser humano que transportamos y acero ganando la confianza y respeto del público.
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