Austin JenkinsAssistant General Manager

Regional Transportation DistrictDenver CO

Case StudyRegional Transportation District

West LRT Line Operational & Safety

Readiness Peer Review

July 2012

TimelineSpring 2012 – RTD Safety, Security and Rail Operations AGMs meet, decide to recommend an APTA P R i t GM

What do we want?

APTA Peer Review to GM

Perspective from other transit professionals on our plans, the alignment, any safety issuesWhat have we missed?What would you recommend?What would you recommend?

Communication with APTAShare our needsIdentify scope, objectives, potential Peer R i P li tReview PanelistsSet dates, send invitationsP li t id tifi dPanelists identified

PreparationInternally – gather documentation, assign responsibilitiesDevelop schedule and share with affected staffAssign “housekeeping/coordination” responsibilities – hotels, transit passes, etc., etc.Send documentation to panelists!Assign responsible District staff to sessions with Peer Review panel – don’t waste time

Peer Review WorkWork

“Leave it to Greg or Bill” for structureProvide meeting places and work places for teamTransport, communication, clerical facilitationLet them go to workMake sure you have responsible people with them that can answer questions

Exit – Draft ReportAssemble responsible staff to hear what they have to sayQ&AFollow-up for resolution of lingering questions

What was Gained?Perspective from respected peers and industry expertsexpertsVerification of much of what we knew to be true

What was Gained?Observations and recommendations

Grade crossings (pedestrian treatments,“quiet crossings”)quiet crossings )Schedules – training, pre-revenue operations, integrated testingStaffing levelsOngoing safety outreach efforts

The report is fair and balanced, because the teams are there to help you and to help the industry.y y

Questions?