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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-46/
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250306T110000
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SUMMARY:A Design Framework: Mobility Hubs for Women & Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:A Design Framework: Mobility Hubs for Women & Caregivers \nTransportation should work for everyone. Yet\, too often\, it doesn’t reflect the needs of women and caregivers. If you’ve ever wondered how mobility hubs can serve these groups better\, we’ve created resources to help you ask the right questionss \n\nIntended for: Transit Agencies \nCost: FREE \nRegister Here: Click here
URL:https://arkansastransit.com/event/a-design-framework-mobility-hubs-for-women-caregivers/
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250306T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250306T123000
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CREATED:20250115T190013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T190013Z
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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-79/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250310T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T010734
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SUMMARY:Ethics Virtual Learning
DESCRIPTION:Ethics Virtual Learning \nEthics’ goal is to make the world a better place. Through their values and principles\, engineering’s professional codes of ethics are designed to do just that by telling us how to act ethically and how to be a morally decent engineer. \nThis presentation will first review what professional codes of ethics are\, how they function\, and what virtues are assumed in their guidance\, and then delve into the duties all engineers have\, including when and how to blow the whistle on wrongdoing in the field. \nParticipants are encouraged to have their professional Code of Ethics available for discussion. \n\nIntended for: All \nCost: FREE \nRegister Here: Click here
URL:https://arkansastransit.com/event/ethics-virtual-learning/
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250311T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250311T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T010734
CREATED:20250115T190140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T190140Z
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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-47/
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250312T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250312T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T010734
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SUMMARY:Empower Your Business With Purposeful Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Empower Your Business With Purposeful Leadership\nIn both the private and public sectors\, traditional business models and governance practices are undergoing significant disruption due to technology and the emergence of non-traditional players. During our sessions\, we quickly encounter a pressing challenge: leaders often pay lip service to change without genuinely implementing new practices to sustain it. Ultimately\, people will reflect what they can see\, yet many leaders are ill-equipped to serve as effective role models. In general\, individuals and groups tend to prefer conformity\, choosing to “go along to get along.” This reluctance to stand out makes it difficult for most to embrace change\, particularly when it involves taking risks. \nIntended for: All \nCost: FREE \nRegister Here: Click here
URL:https://arkansastransit.com/event/empower-your-business-with-purposeful-leadership/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250313T123000
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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-80/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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SUMMARY:Employment-Focused Transit Manager Peer Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Employment-Focused Transit Manager Peer Roundtable \nNational RTAP will be holding an Employment-Focused Transit Manager Peer Roundtable on March 13\, 2025 from 2:00-3:00 PM ET. Hear from industry experts and ask questions. This will be an informal meeting to share information and best practices with your peers. \n\nIntended for: Transit Agencies \nCost: FREE \nRegister Here: Click here
URL:https://arkansastransit.com/event/employment-focused-transit-manager-peer-roundtable/
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250314T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250314T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T010734
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SUMMARY:The Morality Matrix: Understanding Ethical Decision Making
DESCRIPTION:The Morality Matrix: Understanding Ethical Decision Making \nEthical decision-making isn’t always presented in neatly packaged “ethical dilemmas.” In reality\, the complex moral questions we encounter daily are not labeled as such\, making it challenging to apply the decision-making skills from ethics training. The Morality Matrix addresses this gap by helping participants recognize and address these often-overlooked ethical issues. This engaging and educational presentation equips attendees with the essential hard and soft skills necessary to consistently practice ethical behavior in their professional roles. \n\nIntended for: All \nCost: FREE \nRegister Here: Click here
URL:https://arkansastransit.com/event/the-morality-matrix-understanding-ethical-decision-making/
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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SUMMARY:FTA Drug & Alcohol Program National Conference
DESCRIPTION:FTA Drug & Alcohol Program National Conference \n  \nSave the date for the 18th Annual FTA Drug and Alcohol Program National Conference on March 18-20\, 2025\, in Kansas City\, Missouri. The three-day conference is for Drug and Alcohol Program Managers and other transit officials. The workshop will offer sessions to foster a better understanding of the FTA Prevention of Alcohol Misuse and Prohibited Drug Use in Transit Operations and USDOT Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs. \nLocation: Kansas City\, MO \nProvider: Federal Transit Administration (FTA) \nIntended for: FTA DERs and DER Alternates
URL:https://arkansastransit.com/event/fta-drug-alcohol-program-national-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conferences/Regional and National Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250318T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250318T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T010734
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T190200Z
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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-48/
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250319T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250319T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T010734
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SUMMARY:A Cost Allocation Tool You Can Use!
DESCRIPTION:A Cost Allocation Tool You Can Use!\nhe webinar will provide a brief training on National RTAP’s enhanced Cost Allocation Calculator. The Calculator helps to accurately allocate costs for NTD reporting\, calculates transit costs per time and distance and determines fully allocated costs for providing service by individual route/service\, mode\, service area\, type of service\, sponsored type\, primary funding source\, and individual local sponsors (if applicable). The calculator was recently enhanced to provide easy access to expense codes. \n\nIntended for: Transit Agencies \nCost: FREE \nRegister Here: Click here
URL:https://arkansastransit.com/event/a-cost-allocation-tool-you-can-use-2/
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250320T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250320T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T010734
CREATED:20250115T190103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T190103Z
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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-81/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250320T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250320T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T010734
CREATED:20250314T145935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T145935Z
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SUMMARY:Spring into New National RTAP Resources
DESCRIPTION:Spring into New National RTAP Resources \nThere’s always something new at National RTAP! Join us for a deep dive into three of our newest resources: the Directory of Grant Writers\, Resources by Roles\, and John Martin Series – Harnessing the Power of Change. You will learn how to use these resources and find out what they can do for you. We will also provide an introduction to some of our recently updated resources\, including our Salary Ranges for Transit Jobs database. \n\nIntended for: All \nCost: FREE \nRegister Here: Click here
URL:https://arkansastransit.com/event/spring-into-new-national-rtap-resources/
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250325T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250325T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T010734
CREATED:20250115T190222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T190222Z
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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-49/
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250327T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250327T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T010734
CREATED:20250326T152416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T152425Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating Accessibility: Understanding Fixed-Route and Paratransit ADA Requirements
DESCRIPTION:Navigating Accessibility: Understanding Fixed-Route and Paratransit ADA Requirements \nInstructor: Kristi McLaughlin\, Easterseals Project Action \nDescription: Join us for this session on ensuring compliance with accessibility standards in public transportation. This session will provide an overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its non-discrimination mandates. We’ll delve into the specifics of fixed-route transit systems\, covering essential aspects such as wheelchair securement\, bus stop accessibility\, and wheelchair boarding procedures to ensure an inclusive experience for all passengers. Additionally\, we’ll explore paratransit services\, focusing on age limits\, personal care assistants (PCAs)\, no-show policies\, service beyond the curb and other accessibility considerations for both modes including reasonable modifications to enhance accessibility and meet the needs of all riders. This session is designed for transit operators\, accessibility coordinators\, and anyone involved in ensuring transportation services meet ADA requirements. \n\nIntended for: Transit Agencies \nCost: FREE \nRegister Here: Click here
URL:https://arkansastransit.com/event/5-navigating-accessibility-understanding-fixed-route-and-paratransit-ada-requirements/
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250327T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250327T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T010734
CREATED:20250115T190114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T190114Z
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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-82/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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