Churchill, of Greater Denver Transit, said Johnson was dealt “a really tough hand of cards,” but that the agency had fallen short.
“I’m very thankful for her long years of service in that regard. But RTD’s post-pandemic ridership recovery is worse than almost any other agency in the country,” she said. “There’s also a distinct lack of trust between many elected officials in RTD, and while we’ve seen progress in some areas, it certainly has not been fast enough.”
“The albatross hanging around RTD’s neck is this over-20-year-old plan for light rail expansion and commuter rail expansion, which fundamentally does not respond to the modern needs of the Denver metro area when it comes to transit,” Churchill said.
“So we need someone who’s able to turn the page on that effectively and also effectively guide the agency through some really serious fiscal challenges, as well as navigating the complex political waters of the state legislature and potential RTD reform.”
It’s a “make or break” moment, she said.
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