"The Denver region has changed dramatically in the 17 years since Rail~Volution last visited: It’s turned into a magnet for millennials, spurring some of the fastest growth in the nation. Its transit network has developed into one of the largest in the country – and continues to evolve as the Regional Transportation District (RTD) builds out the remainder of the FasTracks network. Innovations in affordable housing have created major sources of new funding. But even with these successes, the Denver region continues to evolve. Join local and national leaders as we set the stage for Rail~Volution 2017 and the challenges and opportunities ahead for us all. Emcee: Larry Hoy, Chair, Board of Directors, Regional Transportation District (RTD), Denver, CO Welcome to Colorado John Hickenlooper, Governor, State of Colorado, Denver, CO The Denver Story Since 2000 What are the lessons of this dramatic regional change? What was required for success? What kinds of leadership, collaborations and partnerships emerged amidst the challenges? Looking forward, how can the Denver region remain a desirable, affordable and mobile place to live, work and play? These are the questions local leaders face every day. Dig into the lessons of Denver. How can they be applied to the region’s future? And how can other regions emulate this success? Moderator: Maria Garcia Berry, Chief Executive Officer, CRL Associates, Denver, CO John Hickenlooper, Governor, State of Colorado, Denver, CO Christine Marquez-Hudson, President/CEO, The Denver Foundation, Denver, CO David Genova, General Manager/CEO, Regional Transportation District (RTD), Denver, CO Mizriam Cordero, Vice President, Government Affairs, Denver Chamber of Commerce, Denver, CO Disruption: Rail~Volution in the Time of Trump   Capture the broader context of how communities are embracing the possibilities promoted by Rail~Volution. Representative Earl Blumenauer shares his critique and insights about the state of the Rail~Volution movement. As a national leader and a lifelong advocate for livable communities, the congressman will provide a unique perspective on the progress to grow the movement during these disruptive times. Earl Blumenauer, Congressman, 3rd District, Oregon; Board Member, Rail~Volution

Transit systems in fast-growing regions are facing increasingly crowded conditions. How can regions and transit agencies deliver quality service to riders now and in the future? Focus on a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach to regional transit expansion planning that includes land use and economic development opportunities. Learn how transit expansion is influenced by employment trends, land use constraints and the needs of multiple transit agencies and local jurisdictions. Explore the Core Capacity Transit Study from the San Francisco Bay Area. Hear about Seattle’s voter-approved, high-capacity network expansion for Sound Transit. Examine how the District of Columbia Department of Transportation shifted some regional capacity demand by expanding streetcar service around Washington, DC.