National RTAP eNews - February 7, 2019

eNews - February 7, 2019

National RTAP is a program of the Federal Transit Administration dedicated to creating rural and tribal transit solutions through free training materials, technical assistance, and partner collaboration.

Upcoming National RTAP Webinar - New ProcurementPRO 2.0 Demo

Learn about the latest version of National RTAP’s free application ProcurementPRO. This revised version is faster, allows you to fill out check lists and certifications online or once saved to your hard drive. The application provides the required federal clauses and certifications for procuring goods and services using federal funds. We'll be hosting a demo webinar on February 14, 2019 from 2:00-3:00 PM ET.

New Best Practices Spotlight Article: Moving from Demand Response to a Deviated Fixed-Route Best Practices

Our new Deviated Fixed-Route Best Practices Spotlight article provides best practices to assist rural transit providers as they explore service options related to moving from demand response to a deviated fixed-route system. The article highlights three rural transit agencies in different parts of the country:

Featured Resource

Resources and Events

Call for Presentations for 2019 National RTAP Conference

The call for presentations is open for our 2019 Technical Assistance Conference in Portland, Oregon, September 15-18. We're looking for presentations, workshops, and trainings on rural and tribal transit topics with a focus on innovation, best practices, and compliance. Submit the Presentation Proposal Form by February 28, 2019.

Download our Transit Marketing Matters Twitter Chat Summary

National RTAP held a #TransitMarketingMatters Twitter Chat on January 30, 2019. Participants discussed marketing challenges and successes, and marketing to rural riders. View the chat transcript and summary.

State RTAP Manager's Roundtable Summary Posted

State RTAP Managers from around the country gathered for our first State RTAP Manager's Peer Roundtable on January 22, 2019. Many topics were discussed, including scholarships, volunteer drivers and policies. The roundtable summary is available.

Introduction to TCRP Webinar Recorded

We've recorded our February 6, 2019 Introduction to TCRP webinar. In the webinar TCRP staff reviewed new TCRP research and discussed their synthesis opportunities and research problem descriptions. Access the recording and the presentation slides.

Overcoming Transportation Barriers: Partnering with TANF and New Agencies Webinar Posted

National RTAP Executive Director Robin Phillips presented in an Administration for Children and Families Virtual Learning Cohort on Overcoming Transportation Barriers: Partnering with TANF and New Agencies to Develop Transportation Assistance Strategies on December 14, 2018. The webinar recording and PowerPoint have been posted on our webinars page.

U.S. DOT and FTA Updates

FTA and CUTR are offering grants to organizations working on transit bus automation to help spread the word about their work. Apply by March 1, 2019.

FTA is hosting a second webinar on Random Drug Rate Increase Information on February 13, 2019 from 2:00-3:00 PM ET.

FTA sent a mailing to grantees and State DOTs in December with guidance for submitting Management Information System (MIS) results via the Internet or paper form. Included were instructions on downloading contractor/subrecipient passwords, Contractors/subrecipients should contact their Grantee or state to receive user names and passwords. For more information, contact the FTA Drug and Alcohol MIS Project.

Publications

TCRP's Guide to Applying Best Practices and Sharing Resources documents models of technical training programs. This report includes information about National RTAP's eLearning, training modules, technical briefs, online chat, resource catalog, cloud-based applications, toolkits and webinars.

DePaul University's Partners in Transit: A Review of Partnerships between Transportation Network Companies and Public Agencies in the United States summarizes the status of partnerships between TNCs and public bodies designed to improve mobility. The report includes information about budgets, average subsidies per trip, and traffic counts.

National RTAP staff participated in a Massachusetts Library System training on rural health. A number of helpful resources were shared in the session, including:

Webinars and Training

NADTC has a number of free webinars planned this season.

Upcoming sessions include:

Transportation Needs and Assessment: Survey of Older Adults, People with Disabilities, and Caregivers
Every Ride Counts: NADTC's Information and Education Campaign

National RTAP Alternative Fuels Topic Guide Updated

We've updated our Alternative Fuels Topic Guide in January 2019. New resources include US PIRG's Paying for Electric Buses and Eastern Transportation Knowledge Network's Transportation Sustainability Guide.

Opportunities

Mass Transit magazine will recognize 40 individuals under 40 years old for industry contributions and a job well done. Criteria for selection include: job commitment, industry involvement and contribution, achievement in his or her position and innovation in his or her field. Deadline for submissions is Friday, May 24.

The Shared Use Mobility Center's Startup Spotlight is accepting submissions for ideas, services or products. Selected recipients can submit projects to key shared mobility companies, funders, government agencies, and experts. Applications are due February 8, 2019.

The AARP Purpose Prize award honors extraordinary individuals over the age of 50 who have used their life experience toward creating a better future for all. Applications are due April 7, 2019.

TRB's BTSCRP is soliciting problem statements identifying research needs for its FY 2020 program. Propose Topics by February 15, 2019.

The International Association of Emergency Managers is conducting a survey of government and tribal emergency management offices about Emergency Management Performance Grants. Complete the survey by February 15, 2019.

The deadline for the FHWA Transportation Planning Excellence Awards has been extended to March 1, 2019.

Legislation

Public Law No: 115-280 went into effect on November 29, 2018 and extends through November 24, 2019. Legislation regarded collateral requirements for Small Business Administration disaster loans.

Recent Research Publications Citing National RTAP

A number of scholarly research studies have cited National RTAP recently, including: Intelligent Transport Systems and its Impact on Performance of Road Freight Transport in Zimbabwe, which discusses broadband and GIS in rural areas, and A Regional Approach to Mobility Management: Promoting Sustainability and Economic Growth Through Public Transit.

Calendar of Upcoming Events

NADTC

Introduction to Transportation Boot Camp Online Course

February 7 – March 1

Training

National Transit Institute

Introduction to Transit Service Planning

Charlotte, NC, February 11-13

Training

CUTR

Effectively Managing Transit Emergencies

Miami, FL, February 12-15

Training

FTA

Random Drug Rate Increase Information Session 2

February 13, 2:00-3:30 PM

Webinar

NADTC

Transportation Needs and Assessment: Survey of Older Adults, People with Disabilities, and Caregivers Webinar

February 14, 2:00-3:30 PM

Webinar

Active Living Research

2019 Active Living Conference

Charleston, SC, February 17-20

Conference

National Transit Institute

Procurement for Small and Medium Transit Systems

Woodland, CA, February 19-20

Training

NADTC

Every Ride Counts: NADTC's Information and Education Campaign Webinar

February 20, 3:00-4:30

Webinar

Center for Health and Safety Culture

Traffic Safety Culture and Driving Under the Influence of Cannabis and Alcohol in Washington State

February 20, 5:00-6:00 PM

Webinar

National Transit Institute

Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment

Chicago, IL, February 19-21, 2019

Training

National Transit Institute

Introduction to Transportation Conformity

St. Louis, MO, February 20-22

Training

APTA

Marketing and Communications Workshop

New Orleans, LA, February 24-27

Training

Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization, Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization, Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency

Safe Streets Summit

Miami, FL, February 25-26, 2019

Summit

APTA

2019 Risk Management Seminar

New Orleans, LA, February 25-28

Training

SWTA/TTA

Freedom Through Transit Annual Conference and Roadeo

El Paso, TX, March 1-6

Conference

Urgent Communications

International Wireless Communications Expo

Las Vegas, NV, March 4-8

Expo

Shared Use Mobility Center

2019 National Shared Mobility Summit

Chicago, IL, March 5-7

Summit

National Transit Institute

Introduction to Transit Asset Management for Tier I Agencies

Orlando, FL, March 5-7

Training

National Transit Institute

Title VI and Public Transit

Oakland, CA, March 7-8

Training

National Transit Institute

Transit Fare Policy

March 11-12, Newark, NJ

Training

Alaska Tribal Transportation Workgroup

Alaska Tribal Transportation Symposium

Anchorage, AK, March 11-13

Symposium

National Transit Institute

Transit Maintenance Leadership Workshop

Denver, CO, March 11-15

Workshop

Illinois RTAC

Illinois RTAC Spring Conference

Springfield, IL, March 12-13

Conference

National Transit Institute

Introduction to Transportation Conformity

San Antonio, TX, March 12-14

Training

National Transit Institute

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise

Sacramento, CA, March 12-14

Training

National Transit Institute

Paratransit Management & Operations

Denton, TX, March 13-14

Training

National Transit Institute

Risk Assessment for Transit Capital Projects

Phoenix, AZ, March 13-14

Training

National Transit Institute

Introduction to Transportation Conformity

Oakland, CA, March 25-27

Training

National Transit Institute

Procurement I: Orientation to Transit Procurement

Pittsburgh, PA, March 25-29

Training

National Transit Institute

Performance Based Planning and Programming

Seattle, WA, March 26-27

Training

National Transit Institute

Performance-Based Planning & Programming

Seattle, WA, March 26-27

Training

FTA

Drug and Alcohol Program National Conference

Milwaukee, WI, April 2-4

Conference

National Transit Institute

Paratransit Management & Operations

April 8-9, 2019 – Wilmington, DE

Training

National Transit Institute

Introduction to Transit Asset Management for Tier I Agencies

Washington, DC, April 8-10

Training

National Transit Institute

Managing Community Mobility

Providence, RI, April 10-11

Training

North Carolina Public Transportation Association

NCPTA Annual Conference & Expo

Wilmington, NC, April 26 - May 1

Conference

For a list ing of all National RTAP and other national events, view our Calendar . To submit an event, email info@nationalrtap.org .

All event times listed as Eastern Time

Look for Us at these Upcoming Conferences

Rocky Mountain Region Tribal Transportation Program Meeting, February 12-15, Billings, MT
SWTA/TTA, El Paso, TX, March 1-6
Alaska Tribal Transportation Symposium, Anchorage, AK, March 11-13
Illinois RTAC Spring Conference, Springfield, IL, Mar 12-13
MAHSLIN Annual Meeting, Waltham, MA, Mar 15
Transportation Association of South Carolina Vendor Show and Roadeo, Clemson, SC, Mar 21-24
NM Transit Roadeo, Conference and Expo, Santa Fe, NM, Mar. 31-Apr. 2
FTA Drug and Alcohol Conference, Milwaukee, WS, Apr 2-4
National Conference on Aging, New Orleans, LA, April 15-18
CALACT, Coronado, CA, April 23-26
NCPTA Annual Conference & Expo, April 26-May 1
CTAA EXPO, Palm Springs, CA, May 19-24
NEPTA Conference & Expo, Warwick, RI, Jun. 26-27

National RTAP | 888-589-6821 | info@nationalrtap.org | nationalrtap.org

Visit our Website