Educational Resources
Conflict Management and De-escalation for Transit Drivers and Supervisors
Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) is providing this on-demand online course FREE of charge.
FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) Information
FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) Training Provider Registry Information
FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) Training Provider Tools
FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) Training Provider Q&A Webinar
FMCSA recently hosted a series of webinars to answer common questions they have been hearing from training providers about the Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations and using the Training Provider Registry. You can download a PDF of the presentation slides here and view a recording of one of the webinars here. Zoom will ask for a passcode to watch the recording. The passcode is: Wh^&9$qP
A Guidebook on New Software Adoption for Small Transit Agencies
- Release Date: 3/2021
- Provider: National Center for Applied Transit Technology (N-CATT)
- Location: https://n-catt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/NCATT_Software-Guidebook.pdf
- Intended for: Agency leaders and IT staff
Entry-Level Driver Training Requirements
- Release Date: 2/18/2022
- Provider: National Rural Transit Assistance Program (National RTAP)
- Location: Entry-Level Driver Training Requirements
- Intended for: All
Mental Health Resources for Transit Workers
FTA has published mental health resources to support transit industry workers during these challenging times. These resources, which are updated weekly, include information on:
- Mental health, wellness, and self-care
- Suicide prevention
- Active shooter preparedness
Health and Transportation Resource Center
The National Center for Mobility Management is a national technical assistance center funded through a cooperative agreement with the Federal Transit Administration and operated through a consortium of three national organizations—the American Public Transportation Association, the Community Transportation Association of America, and Easterseals Inc. Learn more about us by downloading our brochure.
National Aging and Disability Transportation Center Learning Shorts
The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center understands that there are a lot of things to learn when providing transportation services to older adults and individuals with disabilities, and there's not always enough time to get the training you would like! That’s why they are introducing a new series of learning shorts, “How to…with NADTC." Each video is less than 15 minutes long and addresses important topics while providing useful information to help you manage your transportation program.
Cybersecurity Resources for Transit Agencies
FTA provides financial support for some grant recipients’ cybersecurity activities and supports the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in promoting enhanced security for transit agencies. FTA has aggregated cybersecurity resources to support transit agencies as they prepare for, mitigate, and respond to cybersecurity issues.