Paratransit Ad Hoc Committee

Committee Purpose

The temporary Paratransit Ad Hoc Committee will provide Board oversight in addition to a state-required independent study of RTD’s paratransit services and the development of an Accessible Transportation Service Plan.

Background

SB 26-150 requires RTD to hire an independent third party by Dec. 31, 2026, to study its paratransit services. The study, due June 30, 2027, will assess customer needs, service gaps, costs, system performance, access to low-income fare discounts, and opportunities for regional partnerships.

By Dec. 31, 2027, RTD must use the findings to adopt and begin carrying out an Accessible Transportation Service Plan.

Scope of Work

• Gather community input
• Review service performance
• Review the study
• Assess customer experience
• Recommend policy and governance improvements
• Report regularly to the Board
• Prepare a final report with recommendations

2026 Committee Members

• JoyAnn Ruscha, Chair
• Patrick O’Keefe
• Michael Guzman

Upcoming Meetings

• Wednesday, Nov. 18, 4:30 p.m. | Zoom (link pending)
• Wednesday, Dec. 9, 4:30 p.m. | Zoom (link pending)