General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) Office Hours GTFS is split into a schedule component that contains schedule, fare, and geographic transit information and a real-time component that contains arrival predictions, vehicle positions and service advisories. Information about routes, schedules, and fares are represented in basic text files, which means it can be created and maintained […]
Resources for Rural Health Chat Join experts from National RTAP and Rural Health Information Hub (RHIhub) for a #Resources4Rurals Rural Health Chat on January 18, 2024 from 2:00-3:00 PM ET. The chat will introduce many sources of information and training on how rural transit can improve the health of the community. RSVP to info@nationalrtap.org. Intended for: Transit […]
Public Involvement in Transportation Decision-Making This course isn't just about simply accepting the public's ideas-it's about strengthening project decision-making, increasing creativity in problem-solving, and making sure project solutions are more durable. This is a highly interactive course that will offer techniques to help participants acknowledge the full spectrum of stakeholders and community members; understand all […]
Enhancing Your Transit Asset Management Program with Lifecycle Management Transit asset management represents a strategic approach to managing transit assets. This course aims to instruct participants on how to implement this approach within their agency and is intended for those familiar with the general principles of asset management and their agency's asset management practices. It […]
Introduction to Paratransit Management and Operations The goal of this course is to teach transit professionals the skills needed to effectively manage and operate paratransit services. Topics include: Objectives: History of demand response service and where the industry is today The relationship between managing and providing paratransit service Developing policies and procedures for your paratransit […]
Human Trafficking Prevention Month Webinar During this webinar, two transit agencies will discuss how they are using resources on the safety4transit.org website. Safety4transit.org was developed by the Texas Transportation Institute, South West Transit Association, and Community Transportation Association of America with funding from FTA, and was designed to assist smaller agencies with crime and trafficking […]
BraunAbility DPA-2 General Overview For 2024 we are hosting a series of webinars that we will dive in deeper on specific subjects for our DPA model lifts. Also, we will still offer our traditional 2hr "General Overviews" We will cover the fundamentals of each of the lifts to have a strong understanding and to build […]
General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) Office Hours GTFS is split into a schedule component that contains schedule, fare, and geographic transit information and a real-time component that contains arrival predictions, vehicle positions and service advisories. Information about routes, schedules, and fares are represented in basic text files, which means it can be created and maintained […]
Measuring the Safety of Automated Driving Systems: How Safe is Safe Enough? A common question determining the eventual deployment of automated driving systems is “how safe is safe enough?”. This research uses naturalistic driving data to determine how to measure the potential safety benefit of automated vehicle technologies and automated driving systems (ADS), and where […]
Principles for Effective Management and Supervision Many transit industry managers and supervisors step into their leadership roles with inadequate training and preparation. But leadership skills can be learned. This course examines fundamental and advanced leadership actions, behaviors, and principles and presents concepts for those in leadership positions to motivate, coach, lead, and communicate with their […]
Introduction to Transit Service Planning This course seeks to have participants understand the public transit service planning process from concept design thru service implementation to service evaluation. By the end of the course, participants will be able to undertake conceptual service planning including service design/redesign, routing and scheduling, stop design, transit service budgeting and resource […]
Virtual FTA MIS overview This 90 minute training will provide participants with an overview of MIS instructions and expectations. The presenter will be available to take questions from attendees and will provide a live demonstration of the DAMIS website. A link to the Teams meeting will be sent to registrants the morning of the session. […]
Lessons Learned: Transportation for People with Disabilities and Older Adults in COVID-19 Many transit industry managers and supervisors step into their leadership roles with inadequate training and preparation. But leadership skills can be learned. This course examines fundamental and advanced leadership actions, behaviors, and principles and presents concepts for those in leadership positions to motivate, […]
Electric Vehicle Adoption Leadership (EVAL) Information Session Join the Electric Vehicle Adoption Leadership (EVAL) Information Session to learn more about Forth's workplace charging certification program. The program provides recognition and technical assistance to organizations supporting the adoption of clean transportation. We will provide an overview of the EVAL Certification Program, share resources and allocate time […]
General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) Office Hours GTFS is split into a schedule component that contains schedule, fare, and geographic transit information and a real-time component that contains arrival predictions, vehicle positions and service advisories. Information about routes, schedules, and fares are represented in basic text files, which means it can be created and maintained […]
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