Smarter Transit.
Stronger Communities.
Ian Harwick is a Colorado-based strategist with over two decades of experience at the intersection of municipal government, community development, and private sector innovation. Currently serving with the City of Denver’s Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency, Ian focuses on mobility policy, where he champions high-tech, sustainable solutions to modernize urban infrastructure.
Elected to the Regional Transportation District Board of Directors in 2022, Ian leverages his deep understanding of complex systems to advocate for smarter, more efficient transit networks. His background includes significant involvement within the New Leaders Council, Transit Alliance, and YIMBY Denver, where he has spent fifteen years building coalitions to support advanced cycling and pedestrian frameworks.
Ian’s career is defined by a commitment to public service through the lens of innovative growth. By blending his private sector experience with public policy expertise, he bridges the gap between community needs and technological feasibility. Outside of his professional life in Arvada, he balances his transportation focus with home improvement, volleyball, and an enduring interest in the future-building found in science fiction.
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Delivering Real Results
for Regional Transit
Since joining the RTD Board in 2023, Ian has helped modernize the system, restore service, improve safety, and make transit more affordable and accessible for riders across the region.
🚆 Modern Transit Innovation
Leading technology-forward planning that integrates AI tools, predictive maintenance, and ADA-accessible mobility pilots to prepare RTD for the future.
💳 Lower Fares & Tap-to-Ride
Fare reductions and contactless Tap-n-Ride payment ensure riders always get the lowest price without needing passes.
⏱ Restored Frequent Service
15-minute G Line service returns in 2026, cutting wait times in half and restoring reliable, turn-up-and-go transit for Arvada and surrounding communities.
🧒 Free Transit for Youth
Permanent zero-fare transit for riders 19 and under removes financial barriers and supports the next generation of riders.
Helping lead the adoption of a Vision Zero framework to prevent fatalities and serious injuries and create a safer system for riders, cyclists, and pedestrians.
🛡 Vision Zero Safety Commitment
🤝 Community Partnerships
Expanding mobility partnerships that connect neighborhoods to major transit hubs through flexible, community-designed solutions.