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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-147/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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SUMMARY:ATA Board of Director's Special Meeting
DESCRIPTION:ATA Board of Director’s Special Meeting \nTime: 11:00 a.m. \nWhere: Arkansas Transit Association
URL:https://arkansastransit.com/event/ata-board-of-directors-special-meeting-6/
CATEGORIES:At ATA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260910T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260910T123000
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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-148/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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SUMMARY:SWTA Leadership Lab 2026
DESCRIPTION:SWTA Leadership Lab 2026\nJoin transit professionals from across the region for the inaugural SWTA Summer Leadership Lab 2026\, September 14–15 in Breckenridge. This interactive leadership experience is designed for transit professionals seeking practical training\, collaboration\, innovation\, and real-world solutions. Programming includes leadership development\, communications strategy\, mobility innovation\, and the Public Transit Legal Symposium. Held just before the CASTA Fall Conference and State & Tribal Partnerships Conference\, attendees can take advantage of an expanded week of networking\, learning\, and industry engagement. \nWhen: September 14-15 \n\nWhere: Breckenridge\, CO \nRegister here: Click here
URL:https://arkansastransit.com/event/swta-leadership-lab-2026/
CATEGORIES:Conferences/Regional and National Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260917T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260917T103000
DTSTAMP:20261013T202954
CREATED:20260914T175149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T175412Z
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SUMMARY:Practical De-escalation Strategies for Transit Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Practical De-escalation Strategies for Transit Professionals\n Transit employees regularly encounter stressful situations requiring professionalism\, empathy\, and sound judgment. This webinar explores proven de-escalation techniques\, communication skills\, conflict resolution strategies\, and customer-focused approaches that improve safety while enhancing the rider experience. Intended audience: bus operators\, dispatchers\, customer service staff\, supervisors. \nIntended For: Transit Agencies\nRegistration Link: Click here
URL:https://arkansastransit.com/event/practical-de-escalation-strategies-for-transit-professionals/
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260917T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260917T123000
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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-149/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260917T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260917T123000
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SUMMARY:AI Procurement in Transportation
DESCRIPTION:AI Procurement in Transportation\nThe Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office (ITS JPO) at USDOT is hosting a national webinar\, Demystifying AI Procurement: Actionable Strategies for Transportation Agencies\, on September 17\, 2026\, from 1 to 4pm eastern. This interactive national webinar is designed to build a common understanding on AI procurement considerations\, to identify effective practices and approaches\, and to establish a shared language around AI procurement themes\, helping agencies across the country confidently navigate this shifting landscape. \nIntended For: Transit Agencies\nRegistration Link: Click here
URL:https://arkansastransit.com/event/ai-procurement-in-transportation/
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260922T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260922T123000
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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: Transit Agencies \nCost: FREE \nRegister Here: Click here
URL:https://arkansastransit.com/event/website-builder-office-hours-123/
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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SUMMARY:From Mobility to Connection: Transportation Strategies to Strengthen Social Connectedness of Older Adults and People with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:From Mobility to Connection: Transportation Strategies to Strengthen Social Connectedness of Older Adults and People with Disabilities\nCommit to Connect (CTC) is a cross-sector initiative increasing the capacity of the aging and disability network to address social isolation and loneliness and advance social connection as a critical part of health and well-being. Accessible transportation is foundational to social participation and community living. Join ACL’s Commit to Connect initiative on Tuesday\, September 22 from 1:30-2:30 pm ET\, for a webinar on how transportation programs can improve mobility\, social connection\, and health outcomes of older adults and people with disabilities. \nIntended For: All\nRegistration Link: Click here
URL:https://arkansastransit.com/event/from-mobility-to-connection-transportation-strategies-to-strengthen-social-connectedness-of-older-adults-and-people-with-disabilities/
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260923T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260923T113000
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SUMMARY:Random Pool and Selections:  FTA Drug and Alcohol Training Special Topics Seminars
DESCRIPTION:Random Pool and Selections: FTA Drug and Alcohol Training Special Topics Seminars\nThis 90-minute virtual training will provide attendees with an overview of how to maintain an FTA-compliant random pool for their drug and alcohol program. The presenter will also describe how to make selections\, maintain proper records\, and common issues in random testing compliance and how to address them. There will also be an opportunity for attendees to ask questions. A link to the meeting will be sent to registrants the morning of the session. Please note that all times provided are in the Eastern time zone. \nIntended For: Transit Agencies \nRegistration Link: Click here
URL:https://arkansastransit.com/event/random-pool-and-selections-fta-drug-and-alcohol-training-special-topics-seminars/
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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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-150/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260928T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260928T133000
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SUMMARY:Commingling Paratransit and General Public Trips in Microtransit Service
DESCRIPTION:Commingling Paratransit and General Public Trips in Microtransit Service\nThis 90-minute virtual training will provide attendees with an overview of how to maintain an FTA-compliant random pool for their drug and alcohol program. The presenter will also describe how to make selections\, maintain proper records\, and common issues in random testing compliance and how to address them. There will also be an opportunity for attendees to ask questions. A link to the meeting will be sent to registrants the morning of the session. Please note that all times provided are in the Eastern time zone. \nIntended For: Transit Agencies \nRegistration Link: Click here
URL:https://arkansastransit.com/event/commingling-paratransit-and-general-public-trips-in-microtransit-service/
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260929T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260929T123000
DTSTAMP:20261013T202954
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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: Transit Agencies \nCost: FREE \nRegister Here: Click here
URL:https://arkansastransit.com/event/website-builder-office-hours-122/
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260930T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260930T093000
DTSTAMP:20261013T202954
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T155506Z
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SUMMARY:Model for Innovation:  AI-Driven Community Outreach (ThinkTank Webinar #3)
DESCRIPTION:Model for Innovation: AI-Driven Community Outreach (ThinkTank Webinar #3)\nIntended For: Transit Agencies \nRegistration Link: Click here
URL:https://arkansastransit.com/event/model-for-innovation-ai-driven-community-outreach-thinktank-webinar-3/
CATEGORIES:Online/Webinar
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