Project Management for Transit Professionals (5/8-5/11)
2023-05-08 12:00 - 2023-05-11 15:30 UTC | Online (Zoom)
Description:
By the end of this course participants will be able to:
-Describe the major components of a well-defined project
-Explain the functionality of each phase of the project lifecycle and associated deliverables
-Create a Project Management Plan (PMP), including a Statement of Work (SOW) and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
-Identify methods to obtain reasonable project estimates to develop a realistic project schedule
-Use Earned Value to control and report a projects status and evaluate the impact of potential changes on the PMP
-Recognize the relationship between leadership and teamwork development, as well as the importance of communicating to all stakeholders

Intended for: Transit Systems
Cost: FREE (Seats are limited)

Taking place May 8 through May 11 from 12:00 pm to 3:30 pm each day

Introduction to Paratransit Management and Operations (5/8-5/11)
2023-05-08 12:00 - 2023-05-11 16:00 | Online (Zoom)
Description:
The goal of this course is to teach transit professionals the skills needed to effectively manage and operate paratransit services.

Intended for: Transit Systems
Cost: FREE (Seats are limited)

Taking place May 8 through May 11 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm each day

Aging and Disability Social Engagement Virtual Summit
2023-05-09 12:00 - 2023-05-10 15:00 | Online (Zoom)
PROMOTING SOCIAL CONNECTEDNESS ACROSS AGES, ABILITIES AND COMMUNITIES
engAGED and Commit to Connect recently hosted a two-day Virtual Summit! Taking place August 2 and 3, 2022 from 1:00-3:30 pm ET, the Summit brought together researchers and national, state and local leaders for discussions regarding the current state of social isolation research and practical implications for the social engagement work of the Aging Network, disability network and partner organizations. The Summit also showcased local examples of engagement opportunities and creative solutions that address social isolation and spur ideas for replication at the local level.
Taking place May 9 and 10 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm each day
Intended for: All
Cost: FREE

Crisis Communications for Transit Managers
2023-05-09 12:00 - 2023-05-10 15:30 | Online (Zoom)
Description:
In this course, participants will develop the skills needed to communicate essential information to customers, stakeholders and employees during critical incidents faced by a transit agency.

Agency-wide planning and training are essential. But having detailed communications plans for every possible situation isn’t realistic. This session will present the essentials of an effective crisis communications program that can be scaled to most any agency size or crisis scenario. The presenter is a veteran transit communicator and former reporter who has worked through pandemics, transit service disruptions, fatalities, leadership controversies and active shooters.

Intended for: Transit Systems
Cost: FREE (seats limited)

May 9 and May 10 from 12pm to 3:30pm each day

Building Local Level Partnerships for Rural Emergency Preparedness
2023-05-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
This webinar will highlight the role partnerships and collaboration play for rural communities when planning, responding, and recovering from disasters and emergencies. It will feature four speakers sharing their experiences of working across local agencies, planning with partners, and building collaboration to help in their emergency preparedness efforts. The webinar will also share key points on the topics of collaboration and partnerships at the local level from the Rural Emergency Preparedness and Response Toolkit, which is currently available on our website.

Intended for: All
Cost: FREE

FTA Webinar on Proposed New Requirements to Improve Transit Worker Safety
2023-05-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Online (Zoom)
FTA will discuss proposed new requirements for the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan regulation and how the public can submit comments to the Federal Register on the proposed changes.
Intended for: Transit Agencies
Cost: FREE
