Let's transform RTD together
I'm running for the RTD Board of Directors in District O to make our transit network fast, reliable, and accessible to everyone.
Boulder County deserves representation that understands both the technical challenges and daily realities of public transportation. As an every day RTD rider and someone who applies data analysis skills to understand transit performance, I bring the experience and expertise needed to transform our system.
RTD faces serious challenges...
Stagnating Ridership
RTD ridership has struggled to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Before 2020, RTD served 105 million annual boardings. Today, we're down to just 65 million annual boardings. At our current rate, it will take 738 years for ridership to recover to 2019 levels.
Unfulfilled FasTracks Promises
Boulder County voters approved FasTracks in 2004 with the promise of rail service to Boulder and Longmont. Twenty years later, Boulder County taxpayers have paid over $600M for FasTracks, and yet, we're still waiting for Northwest Rail.
Long-term Budget Threats
RTD faces long-term budget challenges due to declining sales tax revenues and increasing operational costs. Without strategic leadership, these financial pressures could lead to service cuts that impact our community.
Together, we can overcome these challenges
These challenges require board members who understand both the technical complexities and daily realities of public transportation. With data-driven solutions and authentic rider experience, we can rebuild RTD into the system our community deserves.
Every donation matters, no matter how big or small. Your support helps fund a grassroots campaign focused on transforming RTD to meet the needs of Boulder County.
Union Endorsed
"Jack understands that effective public transit starts with unionized labor. As a daily RTD rider, he sees firsthand how the dedication and professionalism of our transit workers keeps people moving. Jack will advocate for the resources, staffing levels, and safety protections our operators and mechanics need, and we trust him to stand with ATU 1001."
Endorsements
I'm proud to have the support of these elected officials and community leaders:
Michael Dougherty
Boulder County District Attorney
Junie Joseph
CO State Representative
Shannon Bird
CO State Representative
Manny Rutinel
CO State Representative
Callie Rennison
CU Regent
Elliott Hood
CU Regent
Aaron Brockett
Boulder Mayor
Tara Winer
Boulder Mayor Pro Tem
Nicole Speer
Boulder Councilmember
Ryan Schuchard
Boulder Councilmember
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