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Join us for National RTAP's First 101 Series Webinar: Social Media
National RTAP invites you to attend our first 101 Webinar on Social Media. Susan Bregman, Principal, Oak Square Resources will give a one-hour overview of social media use in the rural and tribal transit field, including methods and best practices. The webinar will take place on September 25th at 3PM.
101 Series Webinars will be held every two months, and will focus on topics such as MAP-21 safety and asset management requirements, FTA charter regulations, drug and alcohol testing programs, and marketing transit services. Register now! |
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Call for Presentations for 21st Rural Public and Intercity Bus Conference
The planning committee for the Rural Public and Intercity Bus Conference (RIBTC) is currently accepting presentation proposals for the October 2014 event in Monterey, CA. Proposals should fall within one of the five routes: planning, design and research; policy, funding and finance; rural transportation today; technology, and special issues. Special focus for this agenda is on mobility management, rural/community transportation, intercity transit, national parks, tribal transit, and veterans' transportation.
For more information about submitting an abstract, as well as more detailed guidelines, visit http://www.ribtc.org/. The early submission deadline is October 15, 2013, and the final deadline is January 10, 2014. Contact conference co-chairs Patti Monahan or Jacklyn Montgomery for more information. |
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Federal Transit Administration/Department of Transportation Updates
National Dialogue on US DOT Strategic Plan, FY 2014-2018 (this is now closed, but you can read the comments).
FTA issued NPRM to open a comment period and conduct a listening session on DBE Program Implementation Modifications. Listening Session announced for October 9, from noon-4PM ET.
Written comments will be accepted until October 30, 2013. Submit comments (identified by the agency name and DOT Docket ID Number OST-2012-0147) by any of the following methods:
Federal Rulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for submitting comments.
Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Materials may also be submitted directly to DOT staff at the public listening session.
Hand Delivery or Courier: West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Fax: 202-493-2251.
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ESPA Accepting Applications for Accessible Transportation Technical Support Project
Easter Seals Project ACTION is soliciting applications for the Accessible Transportation Technical Support (ATTS) Project, which provides in-depth technical assistance to enhance accessible transportation. Past projects have included one-call centers, creating new transportation options with existing resources, and engaging the community in inclusive planning. For more information, or to apply, visit ESPA's website. Applications are due November 15th. |
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National RTAP
Social Media 101
September 25
3-4PM
APTA
Annual Meeting
September 29-October 2
Chicago, IL
ESPA
Employment and Transportation
October 23
TTAP
National Tribal Transportation Conference 2013
October 28-November 1
Prior Lake, MN
ESPA
Forming Partnerships With Transit
October 7-November 15
ESPA
Employment and Transportation: Ensuring People with Disabilities Have Equal Access to the Workforce
October 23
2-3:30PM
NTI Transit Trainers Workshop March 30-April 1, 2014 Long Beach, CA
TRB 10th National Conference on Asset Management April 28-30, 2014 Miami, FL RIBTC 21st National Conference on Rural Public and Intercity Bus Transportation October 26-29, 2014 Monterey, CA
For a listing of all National RTAP and other national events, view our new EventShare Calendar!
All event times listed as Eastern Time |
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Resource Library Becomes More User-Friendly
We have re-classified all of the resources in the Resource Library, so finding resources is now easier than ever!
With new categories that better reflect current transit issues and trends, you will be able to find the information you are looking for quickly and easily.
To see the new subject list and look for resources you need, visit our Advanced Search page, scroll to the bottom, and check one or more categories. Then click Search.
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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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Contact us:
Main: 5 Wheeling Avenue, Woburn, MA 01801, 888-589-6821
Washington, D.C.: 1050 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 1000, Washington, D.C. 20036, 202-772-2039
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