1. 2019 Spring Rural Transit Assistance Conference
Rural Transit Assistance Center
Western Illinois University
Springfield, IL
March 12-13, 2019
U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Transit Administration

2. Agenda National RTAP Overview New and Upcoming Products Questions
Webinars
Peer Calls
Marketing toolkit
Online applications (ProcurementPRO, GTFS Builder, etc.)
National RTAP eLearning
Questions
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3. National RTAP Overview

4. National RTAP Products and Services
Resource Center – nationalrtap.org, phone, , chat
Bi-weekly eNews
Training modules and technical briefs
Topic guides, links, and partner organization reports/guides
Toolkits – RTAP Manager, ADA, Transit Manager, Bus Roadeo
101 Webinars Series – D&A Fit for Duty, Hrs. of Service
Web Apps – GTFS Builder, Website Builder, ProcurementPRO
Peer Roundtables and Webinars
National RTAP eLearning – Learning Management System

5. Benefits of Using National RTAP Resources
Create or update a training class
Answer your questions about rural transit planning, operations, management, or funding
Incorporate technology into your program or transit system
Learn about the latest developments in rural transit, including funding opportunities
Get expert advice from a peer transit provider
Hear knowledgeable speakers without leaving the office

6. New and Upcoming National RTAP Products

7. New Products and Coming Attractions
Recent Products
60 Minute Substance Abuse Awareness eLearning Course
START Online (Safety Training and Rural Transit)
Marketing Transit Toolkit Available at nationalrtap.org/MarketingToolkit.
Problem Passengers
Transit Manager Toolkit, Reasonable Suspicion and Financial Management Training Modules

8. 101 Webinar Series Previous Webinars (Recorded) Next webinars
Transit Asset Management
New National RTAP Cloud
Veteran’s Transportation; Procurement
Google Transit Agreements - how states and tribes are addressing issues with getting them approved - statewide agreement and MOUs -
Mobility Management
FTA Bus Safety and SMS for Small Agencies
FTA Intercity Bus In-Kind Match
Cost Allocation Tool Webinar
WellnessLow/No Emissions grant writing
Reasonable Suspicion Training Launch
NTD
Employee wellness
Future topics may include:
Drug and Alcohol Testing
National RTAP Trainings and Compliance Resources for Transit Managers
ADA
Ethics; and Social Media.
Title VI Requirements
Your issue HERE – let us know if you have an idea or want to present!
Ethics in Transit Decision-Making
TCRP, February 6, Robin
ProcurementPRO 2.0
View recordings, slides, and handouts from previous webinars at nationalrtap.org/Webinars.

9. Peer Roundtable Calls
New element of Peer-to-Peer Program, building on conference roundtables
Calls led by National RTAP staff and board members, facilitating discussion and information sharing
Quarterly 3rd Wednesday of the month at 2:30pm EST
Contact us if interested in leading or sharing on a call
Tribal, State Program Manager, and Transit Manager focused
Submit topic ideas on Feedback Form – or call

10. Marketing Transit Toolkit

11. Marketing Transit Toolkit
Online toolkit with three components:
(a) Information about transit marketing and worksheets for how to create a transit marketing plan
(b) Microsoft Publisher templates of marketing materials for transit
(c) Library of transit graphics and stock images (copyright-free)
Completed– Fall 2015

12. Marketing Transit Toolkit
Downloadable Templates of Marketing Materials

13. ProcurementPRO
Second National RTAP in the Cloud web app to be released – February 2019
Helpful Web-based tool
Guides rural and Tribal grantees and state DOTs through FTA procurement procedures
Basic project information entered by user
System generates required clauses and certifications,
Provides documentation and procurement guidance
Review by James Harper, FTA Director of Office of Procurement
State and Local element – State Portal testing now
Maintain Federal element

15. The Cloud – Creating Your Account
Every Organization must create its own Cloud account
Each user must create an account in the organization’s Cloud account
Each user has their own Username and Password
Forgot Username/Password retrieval

16. ProcurementPRO – Baby Aspirin for the Procurement Headache

17. National RTAP Cloud – The Portal - Homepage
Access the web apps Dashboard
Access the Getting Started guides for the web apps (pdf, html or video based)
As we release new web apps, you will be able to access them from the Cloud homepage

18. ProcurementPRO – Dashboard

19. ProcurementPRO – Dashboard

20. ProcurementPRO – Independent Cost Estimate

21. ProcurementPRO – Select Procurement Type

22. ProcurementPRO – Procurement Threshold

23. ProcurementPRO – Procurement Method

24. ProcurementPRO – Project Detail

25. ProcurementPRO – Document Structure

26. ProcurementPRO – Document Structure

27. ProcurementPRO – Document Structure

28. ProcurementPRO – Document Structure

29. ProcurementPRO – Document

30. National RTAP GTFS Builder
Creates General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) Files
Two Excel Files
Data input
Macros to create GTFS files
Trip planning on the transit agency’s website
Generate timetables
Specific to fixed-route
Work around for demand response

31. GTFS Builder – Athens Public Transit

32. National RTAP eLearning
Learning Management System (LMS):
Officially Launched on August, 2016
Over 8,000 learners signed up
New RTAP online trainings (Problem Passengers – late April/early May, and Financial Management – late May/early June) and existing trainings Top Shops and converted to online versions (START, Problem Passengers, Emergency Procedures, 2 the Point, and more)
Substance Abuse Awareness for Safety Sensitive Employees, Reasonable Suspicion is coming Spring 2019
Other learning elements and links to outside trainings

33. National RTAP eLearning
Benefits of eLearning
Lower Training Costs
Flexible
No shipping/mailing cost to deliver training
Learners can utilize training at their own pace and convenience
Learners can go at their own pace
Learners can access training from multiple locations.
No need to rent classroom space
Less time spend traveling to a training event
24/7 Access
Lower Environmental Impact
Faster Delivery
Less paper
eLearning is available on-line at any time
Less travel and reduced CO2 emissions
There are no classroom size limitations

34. National RTAP eLearning

35. National RTAP eLearning

36. National RTAP eLearning: Courses

37. National RTAP eLearning: Transcripts

38. National RTAP eLearning: Tracking and Reporting

39. National RTAP eLearning: Tracking and Reporting

40. Certificates of Completion
User Can Access Certificates online at anytime.
Certificates can be downloaded, saved as pdf or printed.

41. National RTAP eLearning: Courses

42. START Online
Nine online course modules
Introduction
Vehicle Safety
Controlling the Vehicle
Controlling the Vehicle, Continued
Driving in Adverse Conditions
Safety of Ambulatory Passengers
Safety of Non-Ambulatory Passengers
Transit Security
Crisis Management
Interactive, online version of Safety Training & Rural Transit (START) module
New content covering securing scooters and motorized wheelchairs
Launched on eLearning.nationalrtap.org in October, 2016

43. START Online

44. START Online

47. Top Shops: Emergency Management in Vehicle Maintenance Facilities
Seven online courses and instructor-led training component:
Emergency Management Overview
Accidents
Facility Structure and Infrastructure Incidents
Fire Incidents
Hazardous Materials Incidents
Intentional Criminal Acts
Manager’s Module
Emergency Management Resource Documents
Accessible via National RTAP eLearning and DVD

50. Substance Abuse Awareness Training
60 minute minimum Module
Launched on eLearning.nationalrtap.org in August, 2016
Timed section on the effects and consequences of prohibited drug use on personal health, safety, and the work environment.

51. National RTAP: eLearning IL Teams
Available to systems and individuals
Manager has tracking dashboard
Classes are transferable between employers and states
You can set your curriculum with your team
You can customize for drivers, admin staff, or supervisors
The cost to you is FREE

52. Getting Started – Adding your Team

53. National RTAP Technical Assistance Conference
2012 – Scottsdale, AZ
2015 – Denver, CO
2017 – Omaha, NE
2019 – Portland, OR Registration opens in April
Conference Routes
Administration and Planning
Compliance
Coordination
Operations
Technology
Preconference Training and Workshops for Small System Route Design, Tribal Assessment, GTFS, Web Builder,
U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Transit Administration

54. Contact Information
National RTAP
5 Wheeling Avenue, Unit B
Woburn, MA 01801
Robin Phillips
Executive Director
718 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Transit Administration