An RTD Rider for RTD
I ride RTD every day and 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 the daily realities of public transportation and the technical challenges that come with improving it. As an everyday RTD rider with a background in data analysis, I bring the experience and expertise to transform our system.
Here's What I'll Get Done at RTD
Build the Train
Boulder County voters approved FasTracks in 2004 with the promise of rail service to Boulder and Longmont. Twenty years later, we're still waiting. CoCo will finally bring rail to Boulder, Louisville, and Longmont by 2029, and I'll make sure our FasTracks dollars go toward getting it built.
High Volume Event Service
Events like the Bolder Boulder, Broncos games, and the upcoming Sundance Film Festival overwhelm RTD's regular schedule. I'll fight for dedicated event service that gets people where they're going and home again, so the system doesn't buckle when Boulder County needs it most.
Growing Ridership
Growing ridership should be RTD's core measure of success, not an afterthought to budget cuts. I'll push to break down the barriers that keep people off transit, from safety concerns to gaps in service, and to meet demand where it already exists, including running the airport bus more often.
Meet Jack
Meet Jack
I'm Jack Rosenthal: lifelong Coloradan, proud Democrat, software engineer, and transit advocate. I live in Louisville with my husband, Bo, and our dog, Cookie.
I've spent years advocating for riders, with results to show for it. A few examples:
- Passed a state law. I helped write and pass Colorado's Transit Access Bill, which now requires clear system maps and expanded language access at stops and stations statewide.
- Fought for a new airport bus. I advocated for Route AL, RTD's new direct airport bus for Longmont, Niwot, and Lafayette.
Advocacy from the outside only gets you so far. The decisions that shape Boulder County's service are made in RTD's boardroom, and riders deserve a seat at that table.
Learn More About Jack
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.”
“Boulder Progressives is proud to endorse Jack Rosenthal for RTD District O. As a daily rider and data analyst, he knows this system inside and out and exactly what it will take to fix it. He is not running to maintain the status quo. He is running to bring bold, innovative reforms to an agency that has been letting Boulder County down for decades. We believe Jack has the vision and the drive to transform RTD into the frequent, reliable, equitable transit network our community deserves.”
Endorsements
I'm proud to have the support of these elected officials and community leaders:
Michael Dougherty
Boulder County District Attorney
Ashley Stolzmann
Boulder County Commissioner
Julie Gonzales
CO State Senator
Judy Amabile
CO State Senator
Junie Joseph
CO State Representative
Brianna Titone
CO State Representative
Elliott Hood
CU Regent
Aaron Brockett
Boulder Mayor
Saul Tapia Vega
Lafayette Mayor
Kathy Gebhardt
CO Board of Education
Together, we can achieve these priorities
These priorities 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.
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