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Join National RTAP for a Three-Part GTFS Builder/ Online Trip Planner Workshop!
 
National RTAP is pleased to present the first workshop series intended to guide transit agencies through putting their trip data into Google Transit or other applications with National RTAP's GTFS Builder. 
 
General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) Builder is a free tool designed to allow transit agencies to easily integrate their schedules into Google Transit or other online trip planners. The three-part series is cumulative, and will focus on three areas:
 
June 13, 2013 1:30 EDT - Introduction to GTFS Builder and Gathering Bus Stop Location Data

June 20, 2013 1:30 EDT - Building Schedules with Bus Stop Data

June 27, 2013 1:30 EDT - Completing a Basic Bus Route, Validating and Posting on Google

Save the date for the June 13th workshop start, and keep an eye out for registration links that will arrive in your email in the next few weeks!
Federal Transit Administration/Department of Transportation Updates

Notice of Funding Availability for the Tribal Transit Program, and details about the NOFA.
 
 
 
US DOT announces $21.9 million for states to strengthen safety oversight.
 
New Categorical Exclusion guidance.
 
 
White House Champions of Change features tech innovators in transportation
What's New in the National RTAP Resource Library...

TCRP Synthesis 103: Transit Station and Stop Adoption Programs highlights programs in which individuals or organizations adopt transit stops and maintain them in exchange for recognition.

And other resources of interest...

 

Public Transportation a Lifeline for Older Adults in Rural America, commentary from AARP, makes the case for enhanced transit in rural areas. 

 

NTI Announces Direct-Delivery Course, Terrorist Activity Recognition and Reaction

The National Transit Institute (NTI) is now offering a direct-delivery course focused on recognizing and reacting to terrorist activity. Transit agencies or regional groups can request NTI to come do this training with a minimum of twenty participants. The course highlights identifying and reporting terrorist activity, recognizing dangerous activity, and actions that should be taken when faced with potential terrorist activity. 
Resource Spotlight
Have You Tried EventShare Yet?

EventShare, National RTAP's latest Web App, can be the answer for event-sharing in your transit agency. Current EventShare users post service changes, upcoming special events, and other timely announcements for their riders to see. All users can also view National RTAP's event calendar, which includes events from National RTAP and many of our partners. The App integrates seamlessly into any website, is easy to use, and, like all National RTAP products, is free. For more information, take a look at our EventShare page
May 15, 2013
Events
National RTAP
Contact Builder Introduction
May 29
1-1:30PM
Online Webinar (link to come)

NTI
Managing the Environmental Review Process
May 29
Arlington, VA

CTAA EXPO
June 2-7
Albuquerque, NM
*Visit National RTAP at Booth #733!

NTI
Public Involvement in Transportation Decisionmaking
June 4, San Jose, CA
June 10, Washington, D.C. 

NTI
Transit-Oriented Development
June 6-7
Charlotte, NC

National RTAP
Contact Builder Workshop
June 12, 1-2PM
Online Workshop (link to come)
 
National RTAP
GTFS Builder/Online Trip Planner Workshop
June 13, 20, 27
1:30PM
Online Course-Save the Dates
 
FTA
FY13 Triennial Review Workshop
June 18-19
Atlanta, GA

NTI
Implementing Rural Transit Technology
June 26-27
Ithaca, NY

LTAP/TTAP National Conference
July 22-25
Boise, ID

ATI
Annual Conference
August 15-18
Chicago, IL

For a listing of all National RTAP and other national events, view our new EventShare Calendar!

All event times listed as Eastern Time
National RTAP is a program of the Federal Transit Administration dedicated to creating rural and Tribal transit solutions through technical assistance, partner collaboration and FREE training materials.

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