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 […]
When: February 4-7 Where: Tulsa, OK Register here: 2024 SWTA Conference
Project Management for Transit Professionals 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 […]
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. Intended for: Transit Agencies Cost: FREE Register Here: Click here
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 […]
Learn About TACL, The Transportation Technical Assistance Coordination Library TACL, the Transportation Technical Assistance Coordination Library (https://transportation-tacl.org/), helps rural and tribal transit agencies access information about public transportation coordination. The session will include a Resource Feature by Jane Mahoney on the National Aging and Disability Transportation Center's (NADTC) Coordination Committee Toolkit (https://www.nadtc.org/resources-publications/resource/coordination-committee-toolkit/). Intended for: Transit […]
When: April 22-24, 2024 Where: New Orleans, LA Register Here: Click here
When: February 11-14, 2024 Where: New Orleans, LA Register Here: Click here
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 […]
Crisis Communications for Transit Managers 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 […]
Business Writing: Write it Right Whether you work remotely or not, written communication skills are equally important as communicating verbally. Poorly written documents make a first impression that can't be taken back and can send the writer's credibility, and the credibility of the agency or organization, into a nosedive. Fortunately, there are some simple tips […]
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 […]
FTA Uniform Act Basics for Transit Agency Personnel This is a short survey-type training session intended to introduce participants to the topic of real estate acquisition for FTA-funded projects. This training will describe what a grantee needs to know when acquiring property with an FTA grant. The grant language mandates the implementation of the Uniform Relocation Assistance […]
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 […]
Understanding ADA The goal of this course is to provide transit professionals with a basic understanding of the fundamentals of accessible public transportation under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) in a civil rights context. Intended for: Transit Agencies Cost: FREE Register Here: Click here
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 […]
BraunAbility DPA-2 Adjustment 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 confidence […]
Transportation Planning Process Participants in the Transportation Planning Process (TPP) course receive an overview of the metropolitan and statewide transportation planning process, underscoring its relationship to informed decision-making and required planning processes critical to public transportation planning. This course expands knowledge of transportation planning practice fundamentals and the ability to convey the relationship of these […]
Project Management for Transit Professionals 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 […]
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 […]
Transportation Planning Process Participants in the Transportation Planning Process (TPP) course receive an overview of the metropolitan and statewide transportation planning process, underscoring its relationship to informed decision-making and required planning processes critical to public transportation planning. This course expands knowledge of transportation planning practice fundamentals and the ability to convey the relationship of these […]
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 […]
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 […]
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION The Arkansas Transit Association complies with all civil rights provisions of federal statutes and related authorities that prohibit discrimination in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. Therefore, the Arkansas Transit Association does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, national origin, religion or disability, Limited English Proficiency (LEP), or low-income status in the admission, access to and treatment in the Arkansas Transit Association 's programs and activities, as well as the Arkansas Transit Association 's hiring or employment practices. Complaints of alleged discrimination and inquiries regarding the Arkansas Transit Association 's nondiscrimination policies may be directed to Ann H. Gilbert (Title VI ADA/504 Coordinator), 620 W. Broadway St., North Little Rock, AR 72114, 501-372-8900, (Voice/TTY 711), or the following email address: info@arktransit.org or Ann H. Gilbert (Title VI ADA/504 Coordinator), agilbert@arktransit.org. Free language assistance for Limited English Proficient individuals is available upon request. This notice is available from the Title VI ADA/504 Coordinator in large print, on audiotape and in Braille.
