Debra Johnson: General Manager and CEO of RTD in Colorado | A City in Motion - Ep.3

🚊 Transit Leadership & Innovations with Debra In this episode, Jeremiah sits down with Debra to explore the future of public transportation and the transformative power it has on our communities. They discuss Debra’s leadership philosophy, her work at RTD, and groundbreaking projects like the Colfax BRT and downtown rail reconstruction. Key topics include: Public-Private Partnerships: How RTD collaborates with concessionaires and private partners to expand rail and bus services. Youth Fare Programs: Insights on RTD’s Zero Fare for Youth program and its impact on school attendance and community access. Transit as a Societal Equalizer: Debra shares her experience as the first woman to lead a transit agency and her vision for inclusive, accessible systems. Revitalizing Transit: Strategies for making transit appealing, safe, and central to sustainable cities, including partnerships with sports teams, events, and new technology like tap-to-pay. 💡 We want to hear from you: How would you redesign your city’s transit system if resources were unlimited? Drop your ideas in the comments and join the conversation! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share to help spread the discussion about shaping the future of transit.