Upcoming Peer Call about TCRP Research
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!
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Have you used the Marketing Transit Toolkit templates, photos, or graphics?
National RTAP's newest toolkit was launched in October and we want to know how it is 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. If you haven't checked it out yet, the Marketing Toolkit is available online.
We would love to hear success stories or see marketing materials created using the tools, especially the templates. Please send examples (PDFs preferred) to etaylor@nationalrtap.org and let us know if we can show them on our website or during presentations. Other feedback about the toolkit is also welcome!
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Federal Transit Administration and US DOT Updates
TIGER grants are now available. Interested parties can view the full Notice of Funding Opportunity, and may want to attend one of the upcoming webinars regarding how to compete for these grants. TrAMS Training is ongoing! The FTA is providing many sessions to help grantees transition to the new platform. Take a look at the TrAMS Training page for upcoming webinars and past recordings.
The 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. National RTAP will host a Webinar on this topic on March 7 from 2-3:30. Comments are due April 5, 2016.
The FTA has announced its FY2014-2015 Public Transportation on Indian Reservation Project Selections, view the announcement in the Federal Register
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Resources and News
Opportunities
The Midwest Transportation Workforce Center is hosting a webinar on Developing the Transportation Talent Pipeline on March 15, 2:00-3:30pm ET. This discussion will help leaders from business, economic development, education, and workforce development learn about proven strategies for enhancing employer competitiveness and profitability through improved access to skilled workers.
Resources
The FHWA's Stakeholder Partnering Resource Library provides examples of successful practices, resources, web links, and contact information to assist State Transportation Agencies (STAs), Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), and Local Public Agencies (LPAs) in improving or establishing their own stakeholder partnering initiative.
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Has your agency partnered with advertisers or local organizations on bus wraps for additional revenue?
If so, contact us to share your experience and be included in a future Best Practices Spotlight article! We are also interested in agencies who have brought some or all of their vehicle maintenance in-house.
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