National RTAP to Host Webinar on Three New Toolkits
National RTAP will host a webinar introduction to three toolkits, which will be released in the next few weeks: How to Find Almost Anything, Transit Manager's Toolkit, and the Bus Roadeo Toolkit. The webinar will take place on February 10th at 3PM ET. The Transit Manager's Toolkit was designed to give new transit managers the information they need from day one to ensure their agencies are in compliance with the FTA regulations tied to Section 5311 funding. Information is easy to find on the website, and content is divided into three categories: Administration and Compliance, Operations, and Tribal Transit. Each content page contains links to relevant regulations, circulars and helpful resources produced by National RTAP and partner organizations. Examples of topics covered include drug and alcohol programs, Americans with Disabilities Act, safety and security and emergency management, and 5311 and the Tribal Transit Program. How to Find Almost Anything is an online toolkit designed to connect rural and tribal transit operators, state program managers, and other industry stakeholders to free and low-cost information on a variety of topics. From training materials to technical assistance to peer networks and beyond, this toolkit will help rural and tribal transit stakeholders save resources by providing a simple-to-use guide to finding various kinds of relevant information. Navigate through sections on Peer and Technical Assistance, Information and Best Practices, Online Forums, Conferences, Technology Tools and more. The toolkit also includes a step-by-step guide to searching online for transit-related information. The Bus Roadeo Toolkit is designed to give an overview of the steps it takes to put on a bus roadeo. A video guide to the roadeo competition portion is included, as well as an easy-to-use spreadsheet for scoring and instructions for judges and other personnel. Keep an eye out for an email with a registration link! |
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Resources and News
IDEA program 2014 is currently accepting proposals, including for the Transit IDEA program (due May 1st, 2014).
In case you missed it in the recent Journal of Public Transportation, a study from researchers at George Mason University suggests that eliminating some bus stops can lead to greater ridership and efficiency. |
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Deadline: Presentation Proposals for the Rural Public and Intercity Bus Conference
The committee for the 21st RIBTC conference in Monterey, CA, will be accepting conference proposals through January 31st. Submit a proposal for one of the five conference "routes."
- Planning, Design and Research
- Policy, Funding and Finance
- Special Topics on Rural Mobility
- Rural Transportation in Today's Operating Environment
- Technology Solutions to Improve Service
For more information about the types of topics covered in each route, visit www.ribtc.org.
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