i_tlrc_2017a_2017-11-02t09:02:00z2 Hearing Summary

Date: 11/02/2017

Location: RM 271

10:24 AM -- Presentation from the Regional Transportation District



Mr. Larry Hoy, representing the Board of Directors for the Regional Transportation District (RTD), came to the table and distributed a copy of the presentation (Attachment G) and a brochure (Attachment H) to the committee.



17Tran1102AttachmentG.pdf Attachment H can be viewed at Legislative Council



Mr. Dave Genova, General Manager and CEO of RTD, came to the table to discuss the financial status of RTD. He also updated the committee on the FasTracks and Eagle3 projects. He noted the current regulatory status for grade crossings and the district's approval process with the Public Utilities Commission. In response to a committee question, he noted that the concessionaire is paying for the cost of flaggers at the grade crossings. He continued by giving an update on RTD’s non-profit program. In addition, he provided an update on the Access a Ride program, which is a large portion of RTD's budget. Mr. Genoa also highlighted the Civic Center Station revitalization and other 16th Street Mall projects. In addition, he noted the new smart card technology and the new mobile ticketing app.





10:57 AM



In response to a committee question, Mr. Genova noted that RTD will lose around $3.0 million by the end of the year due to recent legislation. Ms. Heather McKillop came to the table to answer questions about RTD's budget.