Submissions for National RTAP's 2013 Photo Contest, "Putting Training to Work!" are due at midnight on Friday, March 29th. We are looking for pictures in any way related to training activities. To read the contest rules and download the consent forms needed with every photo submission, please view the press release on our home page. Questions can be directed to Jess Wallis at info@nationalrtap.org, or 888-589-6821. 

For technical support calls relating to Web Apps, the website, or other technological issues, National RTAP can now transfer directly to our support line. In order to streamline our customer service process, we have launched a new extension that eliminates the need for our customers to make two separate calls. Call our main phone line, 888-589-6821, with a technical support question, and we willl transfer you directly to our Technical Support Team!

The White House's Champions of Change initiative is currently seeking nominations for a new round of recognition. The transportation community has until March 28th to nominate an individual who has provided leadership in transportation technology solutions that have increased performance, enhanced communication, or benefited in another way. For more information about this round of Champions of Change, or to nominate someone, visit Secretary LaHood's FastLane Blog.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is accepting applications for the 2013 National Award for Smart Growth Achievement. The agency recognizes communities that use innovation to drive positive change in areas relating to housing choice, smart corridor development, and protecting the environment. Improving and increasing transportation options is one of the smart growth development practices that the EPA is interested in recognizing. Visit EPA's Smart Growth Achievement site for more information. Applications are due April 12, 2013.

The National Center on Senior Transportation (NCST) is seeking responses to a survey so that NCST can better understand the information, training, and technical assistance needs of its customers. Transit agencies involved in mobility management and senior transportation are encouraged to fill out the online survey. 

Mobility Management: Connecting People to Transportation Services, an update from Easter Seals Project ACTION that provides an excellent overview of mobility management, and showcases some useful resources.