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NCD and the U.S. Access Board will have a Tribal/rural community town hall event on Nov. 9 at Ability360 in Phoenix, Arizona. The event will also be livestreamed. Register on NCD's Eventbrite page. eventbrite.com/e/ncd-town-ha…
Our ELDT for Passenger Endorsement eLearning course informs and prepares new drivers pursuing a commercial driver's license with passenger endorsement. We're holding a webinar on 11/3/26 from 2:00-3:00 PM ET to introduce this course. tinyurl.com/2h89ab42
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EWA member @theUSAging shared an updated resource from @nat_rtap, "Advocating for Your Transit System." The brief provides transit agencies with tools to build coalitions, coordinate resources, and communicate with their communities. Read more here: ow.ly/XcHI50ZRzYm
Introducing the Updated Bus Roadeo Toolkit Webinar
10/23/26, 1-2 PM ET. We updated our Bus Roadeo Toolkit with new content, templates, checklists, forms, and marketing resources, supplemental materials & a new training video. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
Safety Analytics International survey for TCRP to learn how public transit agencies assess asset condition, define good repair & manage assets over time. Complete a survey to help them understand current practices. Deadline: 10/16/26. tinyurl.com/mujcm4xv
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Thank you @theUSAging for spreading the word about our newly updated technical brief!
.@nat_rtap updated its brief, “Advocating for Your Transit System,” which provides #transit agencies with the tools they need to successfully build coalitions to coordinate available resources and communicate effectively with their community. bit.ly/4gRRDUY
The DOE's Energy Technology Innovation Partnership Project provides assistance to help remote, island, coastal & Tribal communities improve energy resilience, reliability, affordability & security. The application deadline is 11/18/26. tinyurl.com/56bdtwhh
FHWA webinar: Coordinating with Emergency Medical Services to Improve Data Driven Safety Analysis and Traffic Incident Management in Rural Areas, 12/10/26, 1 PM ET. Learn strategies to advance the effectiveness of post-crash care. tinyurl.com/4dwnxudt
Join us on 9/29/26, 2-3 PM ET for a Fall for New National RTAP Resources Webinar. Explore our new resources: Mobility Management in Rural and Tribal Areas, DRT Data Standards Article and Directory, and more. tinyurl.com/44und4es
NTI in-person Procurement & Planning Trainings, including classes in Newark, NJ on Oct 5-8, Park City, UT on Oct 12-15, Cleveland, OH on Oct 19-22, Richmond, VA on Oct 26-29, Long Beach, CA on Oct 26-29, and San Diego, CA on Nov 17-19. tinyurl.com/449bh26y
TCRP announced 6 new synthesis study topics selected for the FY 2026 program. Nominate yourself or others to serve on the expert panels that will oversee the studies by 9/14/26. tinyurl.com/59ev97kf
NTI Quality Assurance and Quality Control in Transit Course, Miami, FL, Sep 14-15. Covers FTA's Quality Management System Guidelines and quality relative to capital development, operations, maintenance & vehicle acquisition. tinyurl.com/mpp4kar9
ITS JPO webinar: Demystifying AI Procurement: Actionable Strategies for Transportation Agencies, 9/17/26, 1-4 PM ET. This webinar will build an understanding of AI procurement considerations & identify effective practices/approaches. tinyurl.com/2p9krtuv
🚍 Exciting news ! The Tribal & Rural Transit Mini Conference is coming to Boston on Oct 13–15, 2026. Dive into hands-on sessions: Grant Writing, Difficult Passengers, FTA Regulatory Updates & PASS in-person Securement Training.🌟
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Mobility, Access and Transportation Insecurity Program RFP, tinyurl.com/4s8wzemm. Expression of Interest 8/21/26, proposal 9/4/26 to [email protected]. MATI supports solutions for transportation insecurity and access to essential destinations & services.
FPTA Webinar: How AI can be Applied Today to Improve Rider Communication and Reduce Pressure on Transit Staff, 8/20/26, 2 PM ET. tinyurl.com/456zzvjt Learn how to use AI voice & messaging tools to handle high-volume rider interactions more efficiently.
Here's some Friday fun: goats boarding a TriMet bus! 🐐
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BIA is accepting applications for Economic Advancement Grants for Local Empowerment (EAGLE) till 8/27/26 to support Native capacity, employability, and resourcefulness & development of small-scale power grids to generate electricity. tinyurl.com/mr9txkmh
Here's a different kind of bus . . . for puppies and pooches. What a fur-tastic idea! 🐶🚌
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