DENVER, CO — The Metro Mayors Caucus acknowledges the ongoing discussions surrounding SB26-150 and the future of RTD governance. While perspectives vary among mayors on specific provisions of the bill—and there is not a unified consensus to either support or oppose it in its current form—there is strong agreement on one point: meaningful solutions are urgently needed to strengthen regional transit and ensure it meets the needs of our communities.
Mayors across the region consistently hear from residents and businesses about the need for a transit system that is reliable, safe, and responsive to daily needs. There is broad alignment on the importance of improving accountability, service delivery, and public confidence in RTD.
We commend the work of the RTD Accountability Committee for its thoughtful efforts to address longstanding challenges and improve transparency, performance, and trust in the system. Their contributions have helped move this important conversation forward. At the same time, the Caucus has concerns regarding provisions related to gubernatorial appointments to the RTD Board.
The Metro Mayors Caucus remains committed to being a constructive partner in shaping the future of transit in our region. Should SB26-150 not pass, we stand ready to work collaboratively with state leaders and stakeholders to develop alternative legislative solutions. If the bill is enacted, we are equally prepared to support RTD in its implementation and ongoing improvement—ensuring continued input from local governments who are closest to community needs and transit outcomes.
Regional collaboration is essential to building a transit system that is reliable, equitable, and responsive. The Metro Mayors Caucus looks forward to continued dialogue and having a meaningful seat at the table as these efforts move forward.
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About the Metro Mayors Caucus
The Metro Mayors Caucus powered by Civic Results is a unique coalition of mayors from across the Denver metropolitan area, comprised of 38 mayors who represent more than 3 million Coloradans, over half of the state’s population. Mayors formed MMC in 1993 to provide a non-partisan vehicle for regional dialogue and cooperation on issues that transcend individual municipal boundaries. MMC serves as a distinctive platform that cultivates personal connections and leverages dialogue to achieve shared goals, address challenges, and develop solutions that benefit both the region and its member municipalities.
The Metro Mayors Caucus operates on a unique consensus-based decision-making model, ensuring that our positions reflect a true regional agreement across partisan and geographic lines. MMC does not take a formal position on legislation unless a super-majority of our 38 member mayors is in agreement.
About Civic Results
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