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DRCOG to honor the best of regional collaboration for 2023 annual awards celebration

Which projects, programs and people have made the Denver region one of the best places to live, work and play?
DRCOG is accepting nominations for the 2023 annual awards celebration to recognize the best in regional collaboration. Nominations are open for the Metro Vision Awards, John V. Christensen Memorial Award and Way to Go Awards through Friday, April 14. Winners will be honored at a gala in the fall. Learn more drcog.org/awards.

Ashley Summers appointed director of strategic implementation at DRCOG

The Denver Regional Council of Governments announces Ashley Summers appointment to a new role as strategic implementation director in the Executive Office. Summers’ new responsibilities include facilitating the development of a portfolio of work to align with DRCOG’s strategic objectives, enabling coordination among divisions and teams and providing support and resources for project managers.

Sheila Lynch joins DRCOG as the Regional Planning and Development director

DRCOG welcomes Sheila Lynch as the Regional Planning and Development director. Sheila brings to DRCOG more than 20 years of experience in promoting and applying planning innovations, securing funding to implement and sustain projects, pursuing continuous improvement of existing services and developing inspired and effective teams.

DRCOG renames refugee program Older Adult Refugees and Friends program

DRCOG Area Agency on Aging has recently changed the name of one of its programs that was created to assist older adult refugees and immigrants acclimate to their new home.

Events

Regional Vision Zero Working Group

April 11, 2023

Remote meeting

Please join via Zoom:

https://zoom.us/j/94752708896?pwd=V0h5VmdUZmcrMmdBSi9GeWpoZVFQQT09

Jefferson County Transportation Action and Advocacy Group (JEFFTAAG), and Jefferson County Collaborative Transportation Forum (Jeffco Forum)

April 12, 2023

Hybrid Meeting - Microsoft Teams and Jefferson County Courts and Administration Building - Faye Griffin Conference Room

Transportation Demand Management Application Workshop

April 12, 2023

The Transportation Demand Management Services Set-Aside supports marketing, outreach and research projects that reduce single-occupant vehicle travel and ultimately reduce traffic congestion and improve regional air quality. The specific goals of the transportation demand management services set-aside are listed below. 

Regional Transportation Committee

April 18, 2023

Civic Academy week one

April 18, 2023

Opening week of the DRCOG spring 2023 Civic Academy. Learn more about the academy.
 

Executive Committee

April 19, 2023

Performance and Engagement Committee

April 19, 2023

Finance and Budget Committee

April 19, 2023