Presented by: Vicky Warner Wisconsin RTAP
Program Administration Welcome to the new Wisconsin RTAP RLS & Associates, Inc. o Robbie Sarles o Vicky Warner o Julie Schafer o Megan Lawson Offices: o Dayton, OH o Columbus, IN
New Look Website: Phone: (855)
Services Quarterly Newsletter Program Website Training Program Scholarship Program Technical Assistance
Newsletter Features: WisDOT News & Notes Industry News/Safety Dear RTAP Peer Connection Training Upcoming Events
Newsletter Feature Articles o Manager o Transit Provider o Volunteer Program Hot Topics
Website Home page o Intro o What’s New Training o Training information o Scholarship program
Website Newsletter o Current and past issues o Submitting articles Resources o Link to the National RTAP resource library o Links to other national organizations and resources
Website Contact Us o Staff and contact information o Form to request information About Us o Information about RLS & Associates, Inc. o Staff background and expertise
Training Program Passenger Assistance Techniques (PAT) Defensive Driving Emergency Procedures and Evacuations Pre-Trip Inspections Employee Substance Abuse Awareness Reasonable Suspicion Supervisor Training
Other training topics: ADA compliance Diversity and sensitivity Fully allocated costing FMCSA compliance for transit operators Training Program
Financial management Safety and security Transit manager training Service evaluation Don’t see the training you need? Ask the RTAP Staff!
Scholarship Program RTAP funds are available to provide scholarships to attend training as well as to attend conferences and other transit- related events. Scholarship guidelines, applications, and reimbursement forms are available on the RTAP website at:
Technical Assistance Have a question or an issue you just can’t resolve? Help is just a phone call away! Call the RTAP toll free number Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. EST to contact any of the RTAP staff: (855)
Needs Assessment Goal: Determine the needs of Wisconsin’s transit providers serving nonurbanized areas. Link published in RTAP newsletter Notification on RTAP and WisDOT websites 53 transit systems responded to date
Respondents
Needs Assessment o Training program needs Regional v. on-site Response: Regional trainings are preferred
Training Location Preference
Needs Assessment o Training program needs Best Days for Training Response: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday are the best days
Training Day Preference
Needs Assessment Priority of training needs Defensive Driving Passenger Assistance Techniques (PAT)
Training Priority Rating
Needs Assessment o Newsletter The newsletter is a valuable resource tool Regulatory updates are of the most interest Systems want to hear about other transit systems
Needs Assessment o Website Resources and links to vital transit information Training course descriptions and requests for training Information and application for the Scholarship Program
RTAP Rating
Needs Assessment Survey still available for your input Results will be used for: Upcoming training Future Newsletters Website resources Technical assistance
Wisconsin RTAP Assistance is just a phone call or click away! (855)