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My name is John Glenn and I am running for the Regional Transportation District (RTD) board of directors for District B, because I ♥TRANSIT. Transit connects people and strengthens our communities. I’ve relied on public transportation since the early ’90s, when I rode a metro bus to high school every day. I’ve experienced some of the best systems in North America, and today I commute to work each week on the A-Line.

I see firsthand who depends on transit — workers heading to their jobs, students pursuing their education, seniors maintaining their independence, first-generation immigrants coming home from long shifts, and families doing their best to make ends meet. These are the people I think about. They deserve a system that works for them — and I’m committed to delivering it.

Abundant transit expands freedom of movement, connecting people to jobs, education, healthcare, and daily life while lowering costs and increasing economic mobility. Colorado’s future depends on a transit system that is reliable, accessible, and accountable to the people it serves.

As an Architect with more than 25 years of experience in Transit-Oriented Development and housing. I have dedicated my career to building strong communities and understand how thoughtful design can transform lives. Our work strives to elevate both design and humanity in our practice. Guided by the belief that we should have a positive impact on the communities we live and work in.

I am running to bring practical experience, a rider’s perspective, and a commitment to accountability to RTD. It is time for new leadership for the Regional Transportation District of Colorado!

HOUSING

The affordability crisis touches everyone, everywhere. RTD can play an outsized role in addressing housing affordability. As an Architect I have spent 25+ years designing and building housing. I have built litteraly thousands of units, including affordable housing. I know how to do this!

HOUSING

FREQUENCY

Frequent transit service is critical to building a reliable, trusted system by reducing wait times and the impact of delays

FREQUENCY

FINANCIAL

RTD is facing strong ecominic headwinds we can no longer kick the can down the road. RTD’s budget challenges stem from declining tax revenues and a drop in ridership since COVID-19, and are expected to continue in the years ahead due to deferred maintenance, rising operational costs.

FINANCIAL

ACCESIBILITY

Accessibility is fundamental to a successful transit system because human-centered infrastructure ensures people of all abilities can travel safely and independently, expanding ridership, promoting equity

ACCESIBILITY

TRANSIT EQUITY

Transportation systems have historically harmed marginalized communities through displacement, disinvestment, and discriminatory policies that limited access to opportunity.

EQUITY

BUS STOPS

Its time to fix the damn bus stops!

BUS STOPS

SUSTAINABILITY

If elected I will focus on reducing the environmental impact of transportation by promoting cleaner, more efficient modes like public transit.

SUSTAINABILITY

TRANSPORTATION AFFORDABILITY

With car ownership in Denver often costing more than $1,000 per month and transit representing only a small share of trips, improving public transportation is essential to easing financial pressure on families and giving them a fair shot in today’s economy.

AFFORDABILITY

STAFF RETENTION

RTD is currently experiencing challenges with staff retention, which has significantly contributed to ongoing operational issues. Leadsership on this issue starts with how Directors treat profesional staff

RETENTION

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VOTE ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 3rd, 2026