Here’s the latest on efforts to save critical elements of the BOLT and J routes, as well covered in the Daily Times-Call:  http://www.longmontfyi.com/region-story.asp?ID=17025.
I was pleased that the RTD Board voted unanimously for my amendment that creates the opportunity to save additional service frequencies for the BOLT and J routes.  Specifically, the amendment provides that RTD staff [...]

There has been a lot of focus in recent days on the technology preference for the various rail lines in the FasTracks corridors, specifically electric multiple units (EMU) v. diesel multiple units (DMU).  The special attention arises from a need, in certain corridors, to make a final technology decision prior to commencing the process of soliciting [...]

I am holding four customer outreach sessions to discuss RTD service in  Boulder County, the area I represent. These sessions will provide the opportunity to learn about RTD services, and to give feedback and suggestions on how to improve service. Complimentary coffee and breakfast snacks will be available at each session as well as route [...]

As anticipated, the May 19 RTD Board retreat was a real seminal moment for the FasTracks program. 
For the better part of five hours, staff explained why FasTracks is expected to exceed its original budget projections. The total cost increase is $1.45 billion, consisting of $1.03 billion in additional labor, materials and right-of-way acquisition expenses, as well [...]

I was invited to appear on KGNU for a panel discussion regarding FasTracks during the Thursday Call-in Show on May 31.   This is how the moderator, Sam Fuqua, described the show:
Metro area voters approved a 2004 tax increase to build a commuter rail system called FasTracks.  Less than three years later, the project is behind schedule and $1.5 [...]