National Transit Institute Presentation to the Technical Assistance Provider Network February 9, 2009

Program Overview US Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration National Transit Institute Established at Rutgers University in 1991 by Congress under ISTEAEstablished at Rutgers University in 1991 by Congress under ISTEA Re-authorized in 1999 with increased funding to address Workplace Safety under TEA-21Re-authorized in 1999 with increased funding to address Workplace Safety under TEA-21 Re-authorized in 2005 under SAFETEA-LURe-authorized in 2005 under SAFETEA-LU

Program Overview US Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration NTI Mission To provide training and education services in support of public transportation and the quality of life in the United States. We identify industry needs. We promote, develop and deliver high quality programs and materials through cooperative partnerships with industry, government, institutions and associations. We serve as a catalyst for enhancing skills and performance in public transportation.

Program Overview US Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration Core Customers Entities and individuals that have a direct role in providing the delivery of public transportation services. Primarily, public transportation operating agencies and their subcontractors.Entities and individuals that have a direct role in providing the delivery of public transportation services. Primarily, public transportation operating agencies and their subcontractors. Entities whose activities and initiatives directly support the public transportation operating agencies in the delivery of services. These include state departments of transportation and metropolitan planning organizations.Entities whose activities and initiatives directly support the public transportation operating agencies in the delivery of services. These include state departments of transportation and metropolitan planning organizations.

Program Overview US Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration Stakeholders Federal Transit AdministrationFederal Transit Administration US DOT Offices – FHWAUS DOT Offices – FHWA Professional Associations and PartnershipsProfessional Associations and Partnerships (APTA, CTAA, AASHTO, COMTO,TCRP, ESPA) (APTA, CTAA, AASHTO, COMTO,TCRP, ESPA) Labor UnionsLabor Unions Public Transportation UsersPublic Transportation Users

Program Overview US Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration Program Areas Office of Civil RightsOffice of Civil Rights Office of Planning and EnvironmentOffice of Planning and Environment Office of Program ManagementOffice of Program Management Office of Budget and PolicyOffice of Budget and Policy Office of Research, Demonstration and InnovationOffice of Research, Demonstration and Innovation Office of AdministrationOffice of Administration Activities grouped according to FTA Headquarters Offices:

Program Overview US Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration Supplemental Activities FTA Program OfficesFTA Program Offices DHS (Security)DHS (Security) NCHRP (Security)NCHRP (Security) Transit Agency “Contracts”Transit Agency “Contracts” In addition to the main grant, NTI receives additional funding for specific projects from a variety of sources:

Program Overview US Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration Fee Policy “…at no cost to the States and local governments for subjects that are a Government program responsibility…” “…at no cost to the States and local governments for subjects that are a Government program responsibility…” Section 5315(c)(1)

Program Overview US Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration Current Products Instructor-Led and On-line Training CoursesInstructor-Led and On-line Training Courses Topical SeminarsTopical Seminars Computer-Based TrainingComputer-Based Training Video/DVDVideo/DVD Audio TeleconferencesAudio Teleconferences Job Aids (Pocket Guides)Job Aids (Pocket Guides) Collateral Materials (Manuals)Collateral Materials (Manuals)

Program Overview US Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration Advanced Mobility Device Securement Advanced Mobility Device Securement Building Diversity Skills Building Diversity Skills Comprehensive ADA Paratransit Eligibility Comprehensive ADA Paratransit Eligibility Coordinated Mobility Coordinated Mobility Infectious Disease Awareness and Prevention Infectious Disease Awareness and Prevention Musculoskeletal Disorder Awareness and Prevention Musculoskeletal Disorder Awareness and Prevention Paratransit Management and Operations Paratransit Management and Operations Rural ITS Rural ITS Securing Community Mobility Securing Community Mobility Transit Equity Considerations Transit Equity Considerations Understanding ADA Understanding ADA Offerings of Interest

Program Overview US Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration National Transit Institute 120 Albany Street, Tower 2, Suite 250 New Brunswick, NJ / Paul J. Larrousse, Director Ext Christopher A. Kozub, Associate Director Ext Renee Haider, Associate Director Ext. 223 Contact Information