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SUMMARY:Introduction to Transit Service Planning
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Transit Service Planning \nThis 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 allocation\, and calculating levels of service and capacity. While the course focuses primarily on bus operations for illustrative examples\, practitioners from other modes such as: heavy/rapid rail\, light rail\, paratransit\, microtransit and water based transit will be able apply the concepts covered to their respective mode. \nNOTE: Participants are encouraged to bring a calculator (or a cell phone with calculator capabilities) to this course. \nIntended for: Transit Agencies \nCost: FREE \nRegister Here: Click here \n 
URL:https://arkansastransit.com/event/introduction-to-transit-service-planning-3/
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240307T150000
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SUMMARY:Business Writing: Write It Right
DESCRIPTION:Business Writing: Write it Right \nWhether 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 and tricks that can make a big impact. This interactive class will focus on the fundamentals of organizing your thoughts and drafting content; writing clearly and concisely; and proofreading. \nParticipants in this session will learn: \n\nFour critical questions to ask before writing the first word\nWhen to use active voice vs. passive voice\nHow to check content for readability and accessibility\nEight proofreading tips\n\nIntended for: All \nCost: Free \nRegister Here: Click here
URL:https://arkansastransit.com/event/business-writing-write-it-right-5/
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240307T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240307T123000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T154441Z
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SUMMARY:General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) Office Hours\nGTFS 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 without the use of complicated or proprietary software. \nIntended for: Transit Agencies \nCost: FREE \nRegister Here: Click here
URL:https://arkansastransit.com/event/general-transit-feed-specification-gtfs-office-hours-36/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240314T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152137
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T184257Z
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SUMMARY:National Transit Database: Urban Reporting
DESCRIPTION:National Transit Database: Urban Reporting \nThe goal of this course is to help transit professionals learn the necessary skills for reporting urban data to the NTD internet reporting website. \n\nTopics include: \n\nBenefits and impacts associated with the NTD annual reporting\nDefining the apportionments (i.e.\, Urbanized Area Formula Program – UAFP\, Small Transit Intensive Cities – STIC\, and State-of-Good Repair)\n“Who” reports and “What” to report\nNTD annual reporting website\, functionality and automation\nThe 6 standard NTD reporting modules (Basic Information\, Financial\, Asset\, Service\, Resource\, and Federal Funding Allocation) as well as Declarations and Independent Auditor Statements\nReport year updates\n\nIntended for: Transit Agencies \nCost: FREE \nRegister Here: Click here
URL:https://arkansastransit.com/event/national-transit-database-urban-reporting/
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240311T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240314T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152137
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T184338Z
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SUMMARY:Project Management for Transit Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Project Management for Transit Professionals \nBy the end of this course participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the major components of a well-defined project\nExplain the functionality of each phase of the project lifecycle and associated deliverables\nCreate a Project Management Plan (PMP)\, including a Statement of Work (SOW) and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)\nIdentify methods to obtain reasonable project estimates to develop a realistic project schedule\nUse Earned Value to control and report a projects status and evaluate the impact of potential changes on the PMP\nRecognize the relationship between leadership and teamwork development\, as well as the importance of communicating to all stakeholders\n\nIntended for: Transit Agencies \nCost: FREE \nRegister Here: Click here \n 
URL:https://arkansastransit.com/event/project-management-for-transit-professionals-3/
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240311T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240314T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152137
CREATED:20240123T183604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T183604Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Paratransit Management and Operations
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Paratransit Management and Operations \nThe goal of this course is to teach transit professionals the skills needed to effectively manage and operate paratransit services. \nIntended for: Transit Agencies \nCost: FREE \nRegister Here: Click here \n 
URL:https://arkansastransit.com/event/introduction-to-paratransit-management-and-operations-4/
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240311T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240314T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152137
CREATED:20240123T183640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T183640Z
UID:3039-1710158400-1710432000@arkansastransit.com
SUMMARY:Introduction to Transit Service Planning
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Transit Service Planning \nThis 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 allocation\, and calculating levels of service and capacity. While the course focuses primarily on bus operations for illustrative examples\, practitioners from other modes such as: heavy/rapid rail\, light rail\, paratransit\, microtransit and water based transit will be able apply the concepts covered to their respective mode. \nNOTE: Participants are encouraged to bring a calculator (or a cell phone with calculator capabilities) to this course. \nIntended for: Transit Agencies \nCost: FREE \nRegister Here: Click here \n 
URL:https://arkansastransit.com/event/introduction-to-transit-service-planning-4/
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240312T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240312T143000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152137
CREATED:20240306T154753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T154753Z
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Women’s Small Business Transportation Summit
DESCRIPTION:4th Annual Women’s Small Business Transportation Summit \nThe purpose of this virtual event is to celebrate women entrepreneurs and provide an opportunity for them to learn about technical assistance resources\, capacity building\, access to capital\, and upcoming DOT initiatives\, including Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) opportunities. Attendees will learn more about how to contract with the Department of Transportation and how we plan to increase WOSB utilization \nIntended for: All \nCost: FREE \nRegister Here: Click here
URL:https://arkansastransit.com/event/4th-annual-womens-small-business-transportation-summit/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240312T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240312T123000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152137
CREATED:20240306T154955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T155700Z
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SUMMARY:Website Builder Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Website Builder Office Hours \nSince 2011\, Website Builder has allowed users to create and design websites that are hosted on the National RTAP server free of charge. Recently\, National RTAP released Website Builder 3.0 using customer feedback and the latest technology to make creating\, editing and launching your website as easy as possible. \nCheck out some rural transit websites built with National RTAP’s Website Builder: \n\nAccess Allegany (New York)\nNeed A Ride (New York)\nGo Blue Transit (Texas)\nNebraska Public Transit (Nebraska)\nBluefield Area Transit (West Virginia)\n\nHere are examples of a State RTAP website and transit association website\, both built with Website Builder. \n\nIndiana RTAP\nCTANW (Community Transportation Association of the Northwest)\n\nReady to begin? Click on the Create My Website button. You will be prompted to create or sign in to your National RTAP account. Once logged in\, several website templates will appear. Select your preferred template by clicking “Start Building.” You will be prompted to create an account for your website. This is a different from your National RTAP account. \n\nIntended for: All \nCost: FREE \nRegister Here: Click here
URL:https://arkansastransit.com/event/website-builder-office-hours/
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240312T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240312T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152137
CREATED:20240123T185229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T185229Z
UID:3048-1710244800-1710259200@arkansastransit.com
SUMMARY:FTA Uniform Act Basics for Transit Agency Personnel
DESCRIPTION:FTA Uniform Act Basics for Transit Agency Personnel\nThis 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 and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970\, as amended (the Uniform Act). This training will also address other key aspects of real estate acquisition for FTA projects that are not related to the Uniform Act. \nIntended for: Transit Agencies \nCost: FREE \nRegister Here: Click here
URL:https://arkansastransit.com/event/fta-uniform-act-basics-for-transit-agency-personnel-6/
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240312T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240312T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152137
CREATED:20240123T185319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T185319Z
UID:3051-1710244800-1710259200@arkansastransit.com
SUMMARY:Understanding ADA
DESCRIPTION:Understanding ADA  \nThe 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. \n  \nIntended for: Transit Agencies \nCost: FREE \nRegister Here: Click here
URL:https://arkansastransit.com/event/understanding-ada/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240312T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240313T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152137
CREATED:20240123T184542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T184542Z
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SUMMARY:Crisis Communications for Transit Managers
DESCRIPTION:Crisis Communications for Transit Managers\nIn 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. \nAgency-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. \nIntended for: Transit Agencies \nCost: FREE \nRegister Here: Click here
URL:https://arkansastransit.com/event/crisis-communications-for-transit-managers-3/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240312T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240312T143000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152137
CREATED:20240306T155220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T155540Z
UID:3117-1710248400-1710253800@arkansastransit.com
SUMMARY:NTD 2024 Safety and Security Non-Rail Mode Reporting
DESCRIPTION:NTD 2024 Safety and Security Non-Rail Mode Reporting \nThis webinar will provide guidance for reporting non-rail mode data to the National Transit Database (NTD) Safety & Security Reporting module. Non-rail modes include Motorbus (MB)\, Demand Response (DR)\, Aerial Tramway (TR)\, Ferryboat (FB)\, Bus Rapid Transit (RB)\,  Publico (PB)\, Trolleybus (TB)\, and Vanpool (VP).  This session will provide detailed steps for navigating the Safety & Security Report package\, the reporting timeline\, generating\, editing and completing all reports/forms and an overview of available reports. \n\nIntended for: Transit Agencies \nCost: FREE \nRegister Here: Click here
URL:https://arkansastransit.com/event/ntd-2024-safety-and-security-non-rail-mode-reporting/
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240313T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240313T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152137
CREATED:20240306T155511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T155511Z
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SUMMARY:Poverty 101 Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Poverty 101 Workshop \nTeaching Poverty 101 workshop that provided strategies and resources for instructors developing college-level courses and lessons on poverty and inequality. The workshop brought together college faculty and instructors from across the United States to the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus for several days of intensive\, collaborative work during which they shared their own teaching expertise and developed a model course syllabus. The program was open to all college faculty and instructors in any postsecondary institution—university\, college\, or community college. \n\nIntended for: Transit Agencies \nCost: FREE \nRegister Here: Click here
URL:https://arkansastransit.com/event/poverty-101-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240314T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240314T123000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152137
CREATED:20240306T155823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T155823Z
UID:3123-1710417600-1710419400@arkansastransit.com
SUMMARY:General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) Office Hours\nGTFS 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 without the use of complicated or proprietary software. \nIntended for: Transit Agencies \nCost: FREE \nRegister Here: Click here
URL:https://arkansastransit.com/event/general-transit-feed-specification-gtfs-office-hours-37/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240321
DTSTAMP:20260429T152137
CREATED:20240123T161022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T161132Z
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SUMMARY:Texas Transit Association Conference & EXPO
DESCRIPTION:When: March 15-20 \nWhere: San Antonino\, TX \nRegister here:  2024 TTA Conference
URL:https://arkansastransit.com/event/texas-transit-association-conference-expo/
CATEGORIES:Conferences/Regional and National Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240318T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152137
CREATED:20240123T185410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T185410Z
UID:3053-1710763200-1711036800@arkansastransit.com
SUMMARY:Public Involvement in Transportation Decision-Making
DESCRIPTION:Public Involvement in Transportation Decision-Making \nThis 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. \nThis is a highly interactive course that will offer techniques to help participants acknowledge the full spectrum of stakeholders and community members; understand all stakeholders’ and community members’ interests and concerns; identify which engagement approaches are effective for all stakeholder groups; and conduct public involvement using integrative facilitation. \nParticipants will have time to practice PI techniques and strategies in class\, including opportunities to work through the issues facing their own agencies and organizations and collaborate with other learners to create strategies to successfully address these issues. \nIntended for: Transit Agencies \nCost: FREE \nRegister Here: Click here
URL:https://arkansastransit.com/event/public-involvement-in-transportation-decision-making-3/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240318T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152137
CREATED:20240125T145448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T145448Z
UID:3099-1710763200-1711036800@arkansastransit.com
SUMMARY:Transportation Planning Process
DESCRIPTION:Transportation Planning Process  \nParticipants 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 principles to the Federal planning program requirements. Participants gain knowledge and understanding of planning practice fundamentals through the use of engaging interactive activities. \nIntended for: Transit Systems \nCost: FREE \nRegister: Click here
URL:https://arkansastransit.com/event/transportation-planning-process-2/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240319T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240319T123000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152137
CREATED:20240306T155922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T155922Z
UID:3125-1710849600-1710851400@arkansastransit.com
SUMMARY:Website Builder Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Website Builder Office Hours \nSince 2011\, Website Builder has allowed users to create and design websites that are hosted on the National RTAP server free of charge. Recently\, National RTAP released Website Builder 3.0 using customer feedback and the latest technology to make creating\, editing and launching your website as easy as possible. \nCheck out some rural transit websites built with National RTAP’s Website Builder: \n\nAccess Allegany (New York)\nNeed A Ride (New York)\nGo Blue Transit (Texas)\nNebraska Public Transit (Nebraska)\nBluefield Area Transit (West Virginia)\n\nHere are examples of a State RTAP website and transit association website\, both built with Website Builder. \n\nIndiana RTAP\nCTANW (Community Transportation Association of the Northwest)\n\nReady to begin? Click on the Create My Website button. You will be prompted to create or sign in to your National RTAP account. Once logged in\, several website templates will appear. Select your preferred template by clicking “Start Building.” You will be prompted to create an account for your website. This is a different from your National RTAP account. \n\nIntended for: All \nCost: FREE \nRegister Here: Click here
URL:https://arkansastransit.com/event/website-builder-office-hours-2/
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240319T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240320T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152137
CREATED:20240123T185657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T185657Z
UID:3058-1710849600-1710948600@arkansastransit.com
SUMMARY:Overview of Title VI and Public Transit
DESCRIPTION:Overview of Title VI and Public Transit \nThis overview course provides practitioners NEW to Title VI with a foundational understanding of how Title VI and its policies connect with public transportation and its operating environment. \nIntended for: Transit Agencies \nCost: FREE \nRegister Here: Click here
URL:https://arkansastransit.com/event/overview-of-title-vi-and-public-transit/
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240320T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240320T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152137
CREATED:20240306T160023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T160023Z
UID:3127-1710936000-1710948600@arkansastransit.com
SUMMARY:Assault Awareness and Prevention for Transit Operators (Train-the-Trainer)
DESCRIPTION:Assault Awareness and Prevention for Transit Operators (Train-the-Trainer) \nFTA offers resources to support transit agencies as they work toward implementing the Federal mask requirement while ensuring the safety of transit operators. With our partner\, the National Transit Institute (NTI)\, FTA provides training for transit bus operators on assault awareness and prevention. \nIntended for: All \nCost: Transit Agencies \nRegister Here: Click here
URL:https://arkansastransit.com/event/assault-awareness-and-prevention-for-transit-operators-train-the-trainer-4/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240321T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240321T123000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152137
CREATED:20240306T160102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T160102Z
UID:3129-1711022400-1711024200@arkansastransit.com
SUMMARY:General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) Office Hours\nGTFS 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 without the use of complicated or proprietary software. \nIntended for: Transit Agencies \nCost: FREE \nRegister Here: Click here
URL:https://arkansastransit.com/event/general-transit-feed-specification-gtfs-office-hours-38/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240321T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240321T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152137
CREATED:20240123T182617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T190433Z
UID:3019-1711022400-1711026000@arkansastransit.com
SUMMARY:BraunAbility DPA-2 Maintenance & Certification Check List
DESCRIPTION:BraunAbility DPA-2 Maintenance & Certification Check List \nFor 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”\nWe will cover the fundamentals of each of the lifts to have a strong understanding and to build confidence in technicians servicing BraunAbility product. \nIntended for: Vehicle/Lift Technicians \nCost: FREE \nRegister Here: Click here \n 
URL:https://arkansastransit.com/event/braunability-dpa-2-general-overview-2/
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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UID:3064-1711108800-1711116000@arkansastransit.com
SUMMARY:BraunAbility DPA-2 General Overview
DESCRIPTION:BraunAbility DPA-2 General Overview \nFor 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”\nWe will cover the fundamentals of each of the lifts to have a strong understanding and to build confidence in technicians servicing BraunAbility product. \nIntended for: Vehicle/Lift Technicians \nCost: FREE \nRegister Here: Click here \n 
URL:https://arkansastransit.com/event/braunability-dpa-2-general-overview-3/
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240325T123000
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CREATED:20240318T164445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T165127Z
UID:3215-1711368000-1711369800@arkansastransit.com
SUMMARY:DOT Climate Change Center 2024 Webinar Series:  Transit-Oriented Development
DESCRIPTION:DOT Climate Change Center 2024 Webinar Series: Transit-Oriented Development\nThe USDOT Climate Change Center is hosting a 2024 webinar series on climate change and transportation topics\, ranging from greenhouse gas reduction strategies to climate resilience activities to research and technology advancements. Register for all webinars below and learn more about the USDOT Climate Change Center here: https://www.transportation.gov/priorities/climate-and-sustainability/dot-climate-change-center \nIntended for: All \nCost: FREE \nRegister Here: Click here
URL:https://arkansastransit.com/event/dot-climate-change-center-2024-webinar-series-transit-oriented-development/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240325T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152137
CREATED:20240318T163743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T163743Z
UID:3203-1711368000-1711373400@arkansastransit.com
SUMMARY:Respectful Response to People Experiencing Homelessness in Transit
DESCRIPTION:Respectful Response to People Experiencing Homelessness in Transit \nPublic transportation agencies across the country are exploring ways to respectfully support persons who are experiencing homelessness and minimize impacts to transit employees and the traveling public. Transit agencies have developed important partnerships with law enforcement\, social service agencies\, mental health experts\, advocates for persons who are homeless\, and others to approach this issue in a more positive way. TRB will host a webinar on Monday\, March 25\, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Eastern that will present transit agency experiences and lessons learned explored in the TCRP Research Report 242: Homelessness: A Guide for Public Transportation. Presenters will also share the activities of Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority’s (SEPTA) nationally recognized SCOPE program and the National Transit & Vulnerable Populations workgroup. \n\nIntended for: Transit Agencies \nCost: FREE \nRegister Here: Click here
URL:https://arkansastransit.com/event/respectful-response-to-people-experiencing-homelessness-in-transit/
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240325T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240328T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152137
CREATED:20240123T190847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T190847Z
UID:3066-1711368000-1711641600@arkansastransit.com
SUMMARY:Principles for Effective Management and Supervision
DESCRIPTION:Principles for Effective Management and Supervision \nMany 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 teams\, peers\, and executive management. This dynamic\, highly interactive course will require participants to be introspective and consider typical work scenarios through the eyes of their team members. Participants will learn skills facilitated by practicing leaders and executive coaches and be challenged to be deliberate about their leadership activities and be mindful of their behaviors that impact team cohesion and collaboration. \nIntended for: All \nCost: FREE \nRegister Here: Click here \n 
URL:https://arkansastransit.com/event/principles-for-effective-management-and-supervision-4/
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240325T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240325T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152137
CREATED:20240306T170256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T170619Z
UID:3189-1711371600-1711375200@arkansastransit.com
SUMMARY:Federal Transit Funding & Legislation 201: Understanding the Formula Programs
DESCRIPTION:Federal Transit Funding & Legislation 201: Understanding the Formula Programs \nPlease join Rich Sampson\, Executive Director – South West Transit Assocation\, for Part 2 in the Federal Transit Funding & Legislation series: 201 Understanding the Formula Programs. \nIntended for: Transit Agencies \nCost: FREE \nRegister Here: Click here
URL:https://arkansastransit.com/event/federal-transit-funding-legislation-201-understanding-the-formula-programs/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240326T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240326T123000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152137
CREATED:20240306T161541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T161541Z
UID:3131-1711454400-1711456200@arkansastransit.com
SUMMARY:Website Builder Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Website Builder Office Hours \nSince 2011\, Website Builder has allowed users to create and design websites that are hosted on the National RTAP server free of charge. Recently\, National RTAP released Website Builder 3.0 using customer feedback and the latest technology to make creating\, editing and launching your website as easy as possible. \nCheck out some rural transit websites built with National RTAP’s Website Builder: \n\nAccess Allegany (New York)\nNeed A Ride (New York)\nGo Blue Transit (Texas)\nNebraska Public Transit (Nebraska)\nBluefield Area Transit (West Virginia)\n\nHere are examples of a State RTAP website and transit association website\, both built with Website Builder. \n\nIndiana RTAP\nCTANW (Community Transportation Association of the Northwest)\n\nReady to begin? Click on the Create My Website button. You will be prompted to create or sign in to your National RTAP account. Once logged in\, several website templates will appear. Select your preferred template by clicking “Start Building.” You will be prompted to create an account for your website. This is a different from your National RTAP account. \n\nIntended for: All \nCost: FREE \nRegister Here: Click here
URL:https://arkansastransit.com/event/website-builder-office-hours-3/
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240326T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240328T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152137
CREATED:20240306T170522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T170522Z
UID:3192-1711458000-1711639800@arkansastransit.com
SUMMARY:Free GIS Tools for Transit Analysis and Map Making
DESCRIPTION:Free GIS Tools for Transit Analysis and Map Making\nThis hands-on workshop for transit agency staff with little to no prior GIS experience will bring together experts and participants to explore:\n\nHow to access and use free GIS tools\, such as QGIS;\nHow to make maps and perform transit planning analyses; and\nApproaches and tools – both fancy and simple! – that can be used to successfully implement new mapping technology in your transit planning.\n\nIntended for: Transit Agencies \nCost: FREE \nRegister Here: Click here
URL:https://arkansastransit.com/event/free-gis-tools-for-transit-analysis-and-map-making/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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