Rural Transit Assistance Program
The Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP) is a training, technical assistance and outreach program funded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Since 1987 RTAP has developed and distributed free training materials, provided technical assistance and conducted research with the goal of improved mobility for the millions of Americans living in communities with populations under 50,000. The Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP) operates on both state and national levels to support community transit. National RTAP develops training materials and provides technical assistance on topics of national scope, such as basic skills for drivers, dispatchers, managers and boards. State RTAPs help distribute National RTAP materials, identify and help resolve state-specific transit issues, and provide scholarships for attendance at regional and national industry conferences. By providing access to free training and technical expertise, RTAP helps communities focus local resources on local transit issues, without having to cut corners on staff training. For additional information contact: The Arizona RTAP mission statement: The mission of the RTAP in the State of Arizona is to provide support, technical assistance, and training opportunities to all Section 5310, 5311, 5316, and 5317 grantees in Arizona. RTAP Training Advisory Committee: A Training Advisory Committee (TAC) was established to discuss the status of the overall RTAP program and to identify training opportunities for eligible recipients in Arizona. The committee makes recommendations on strategies and activities that are part of the services provided through RTAP. Examples of items discussed are: online training, classroom training, methods to improve training, RTAP policies & procedures, training materials, and suggestions on how to meet training requirements statewide. The TAC provides this advice to the RTAP Coordinator responsible for managing the RTAP program. Section 5311 Rural Transit Agencies Each Section 5311 grantee agency has an ongoing training program. The Section 5310, 5316, and 5317 grantees are encouraged to contact the 5311 agency in their area to obtain a training schedule and availability of classroom training. Regularly offered training may include Passenger Service & Safety, CPR, Basic First Aid, Defensive Driving and others. Please refer to "Driver Training Requirements" in the resource links for a brief description Section 5311 Grantee Contact List Training Opportunities and Resources for Arizona Section 5310, 5311, 5316, and 5317 grantees: Throughout the grant year the Arizona RTAP provides training opportunities and other events to enhance the safety and quality of service of the grantees. Training is offered in a combination of delivery formats. Classroom instruction, Webinar, online distance learning, self paced CD ROMs, and DVD’s. Other events include hosting national organizations training courses such as the National Transit Institute (NTI), the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) and others. Rural Transit Conferences are held each year and the agendas are geared towards specific training needs of the grantees. The conferences provide a forum for transit managers and supervisors to network and gain best practice information from their peers. For the dates of upcoming trainings and events please visit the Transit Events Calendar. In the calendar, click on the black arrows in the right column to expand the event details. Grantees who have any questions about the Arizona RTAP should contact Dan Harrigan, the RTAP Coordinator at 602.712.8232. Training Resources Arizona State Reimbursement Rates Arizona State Vendor Number Application RTAP Scholarship Pre-approved Form RTAP Post Event Expense Reimbursement Form Passenger Assistance Lesson Plan Driver Training Requirements
RTAP Video Library Defensive Driving ~ Driver Orientation Online Training Roles and Responsibilities of Transit Board Members
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