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Have you used the Marketing Transit Toolkit templates, photos, or graphics?  Show us what you've created!

National RTAP's newest toolkit was launched in October and we want to know how it's being used so far. It was designed to help small systems - particularly those without marketing staff - develop or enhance marketing plans and implement various strategies.
 
The Marketing Toolkit includes:
  • How-to Guide for marketing your services
  • Marketing Plan Worksheets for goals, budget, strategies, etc.
  • Publisher Templates for passenger guides, maps, flyers, etc.
  • Photo and Graphics Library - copyright-free transit photos, icons, and professional illustrations 
  • Instructions for the tools, news releases, radio ads, and more!
We would love to see  any marketing materials you created using the tools, especially the templates.  Please send examples (PDFs preferred) to [email protected]  and let us know if we can show them on our website or during presentations.  Other feedback about the toolkit is also welcome!
Upcoming Webinars and Peer Calls!

Join National RTAP and FTA's Office of Transit Safety and Oversight for the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan NPRM and Proposed National Public Transportation Safety Plan Webinar on Monday, March 7, 2-3:30pm ET.  The FTA will discuss the provisions of both the proposed rule and plan, and how industry stakeholders can get involved in the regulatory process. There will also be a Q&A. If you can't attend, check the FTA's calendar for other webinars on the proposed Agency Safety Plan and National Safety Plan.

Also register now for our next Peer Call - TCRP Research Needs: Reports and Priorities on Tuesday, March 15, 2:30-3:30pm ET. Hop on this call with National RTAP and Stephan Parker to learn about the Transportation Research Board's upcoming initiatives, and how to get involved or get resources. This call is an 
opportunity to talk to your peers and provide feedback directly to the TRB. Help us bring rural and tribal viewpoints to the forefront by participating!
Federal Transit Administration and US DOT Updates

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) issued a proposed rule for the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (Agency Safety Plan) and a proposed National Public Transportation Safety Plan (National Safety Plan) and are requesting comments on both plans. Read the FastLane post and visit the Agency Plan and National Plan to help shape upcoming policy. Comments are due April 5, 2016.

Excited for TrAMS? The FTA has released its schedule of February and March TrAMs training sessions for the new system. Learn more about what sessions are being offered.

FAST Act changes, program information, and interim guidance was published in the Federal Register on February 16. View the full publication.

Secretary Foxx revealed the FY 2017 transportation budget which aims to expand transportation on February 9. This FastLane post breaks down the FTA's initiatives within the 2017 budget proposal. 

FTA's ADA Webinar Series continues on Wednesday, March 2, 2:00-3:00 pm ET on Demand Responsive Service Requirements. Check soon for the registration link for that webinar, as space fills up quickly, and view recorded webinars, slides, and other materials.
Resources and News

Opportunities

Rural Local and Tribal Road Safety Toolkit and User Guides Webinar SeriesThe FHWA Toolkit for Rural, Local, and Tribal Road Safety provides a step-by-step safety analysis process along with the tools, examples and resources.  The accompanying User Guides give real world examples through two hypothetical typical scenarios. Register for this webinar on February 23.

Applications for CTAA's Rural and Tribal Technical Assistance Programs are open until March 1.

Applications for Transit Planning for All funding will be available until March 18. The applications should support development of an inclusive coordinated transportation system in which people with disabilities and older adults actively participate in both advisory and decision-making capacities.

Reports

Check out TRB's Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) Report 182: Linking Transit Agencies and Land Use Decision Making: Guidebook for Transit AgenciesThe tools in the report can help agencies self-assess their readiness to participate in the land use decision-making process and improve their interactions with key stakeholders, including local governments and developers.

February 18th, 2016
Events
CTAI
Annual Conference
February 22-24
Boise, Idaho

Easter Seals
Strategies and Considerations in Rural Travel Training
February 24
2:00-3:30 PM

FTA
The ADA and Demand Responsive Service Requirements
March 2
2:00-3:30 PM

National RTAP
FTA Agency Safety Plan NPRM and Proposed National Safety Plan
March 7
2:00-3:30 PM

National RTAP
March 15
2:30-3:30 PM

FTA
Drug and Alcohol Conference
March 22-24
Sacramento, CA

CTANW
Mobility Management & NW Travel Training Summit
March 22-24
Fife, WA

FTA
The ADA and Vehicles
March 30
2:00-3:30 PM

FPTA
Florida Triple Crown Bus Roadeo
April 1-2
Fort Myers, FL

NTI
Understanding ADA
April 22
Hartford, CT

CTAA
2016 Expo
May 22-27
Portland, OR

TRB
National Conference on Rural Public and Intercity Bus
October 2-5
Asheville, NC

For a listing of all National RTAP and other national events, view our Calendar. If you'd like to submit an event, please email [email protected].

All event times listed as Eastern Time
Resource Spotlight
Make safety a priority for your drivers every day. Keep our 2 The Point Training cards in your break room and incorporate them into your regular refresher training program. 

These cards are quick and easy ways for drivers to brush up on topics from customer service to defensive driving to ADA sensitivity. Read more on our website for ways to use the cards!
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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