Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA)

Here's what Scott's reading this week: • Lane Transit District is increasing service starting Monday — https://lnkd.in/eBYQ6aUH • Federal judge rules against concealed carry ban on public transit — https://lnkd.in/edbGSypd • DRPT launches public transit positive impact campaign — https://lnkd.in/ey-z_83d • House Transportation Committee meets in Luzerne County to discuss transportation’s impact on PA — https://lnkd.in/egSdrRmR • Montgomery County Launches Great Seneca Transit Network with Pink and Lime Bus Routes — https://lnkd.in/eTVbX2i5 • Cherriots reports increase in assaults against drivers, workers — https://lnkd.in/eUv7CcPe • AC Transit secures $144M for hydrogen infrastructure, zero emission bus fleet — https://lnkd.in/gdMRcrJp   • Chapel Hill Transit to Celebrate 50th Anniversary With Upcoming Events — https://lnkd.in/ew5ZZpUn • Green Mountain Transit riders share their concerns about bus service cuts — https://lnkd.in/eb-xSF9t • Bus Rapid Transit is coming to Colorado Boulevard — https://lnkd.in/ekyfj8AR   • Brunswick Transit (NC) bringing circulating bus route to Shallotte — https://lnkd.in/e-MJSnjc • OATS Transit celebrates two employees for 25 years of service — https://lnkd.in/eyunXdht  

Colorado’s ‘Zero Fare for Better Air’ campaign didn’t achieve its goal of reducing ozone pollution, but the program still taught economists, scientists, and lawmakers about approaching climate goals using public transit. Read about the results and learnings from the program here: https://lnkd.in/gafZkBFc

Accessibility in transportation can refer to everything from readable signs to service cutoff times. This guide from the Accessible Transportation Resource Center (ATRC) defines terms that are usually used when describing accessibility, as well as lists resources that can help you design and plan for comprehensive access across your transit system. Are there any that surprise you? What would you add? https://lnkd.in/gv2N8PaB

Did you know? In the past year alone, CTAA Training has trained 51,864 people! 95% of people completed our industry-leading Passenger Assistance, Safety and Sensitivity (PASS) course. That’s a lot of well-educated transit professionals! Join your peers and explore available courses including PASS at ctaa.org/calendar !

The National Center for Applied Transit Technology (N-CATT) has a brand-new on-demand course to help transit providers use more of their own General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) data. “Putting Your GTFS to Work!” is a free, four-hour course dives deep into GTFS to help you use your data to its full potential. Start the class now: https://lnkd.in/e4m7vVDq

One of the most common barriers to health care in the United States is a lack of transportation to medical appointments. Non-Emergency Medical Transportation services are often critical for individuals in rural areas, people with disabilities, older adults, low-income families, and anyone who doesn’t have access to reliable transportation. Read more about this field in this article from MedCity News: https://lnkd.in/gvjkgCUd

CTAA member ABQ Ride has updated their Rules to Ride and revised their security plan, as well as working with safety partners to ensure that every rider can feel safe, secure and confident on the bus. Learn more about the on-the-ground safety updates that ABQ Rides has implemented here: https://lnkd.in/gvVJFFXy

Find her in the garage! CTAA member Palm Tran’s newest employee graduating class includes their first-ever female maintenance technician. Read more about how the agency’s employee classes are growing here: https://lnkd.in/eaiu4ZDC

Transit employees keep our communities moving safely and efficiently. Thank you for your unwavering dedication and hard work, the impact is immeasurable. Happy Labor Day! . . . . #laborday #communitytransportation #publictransaportation #thankyou (Photo Alexandria Transit Company)

CTAA member Occk Inc Transportation's ‘Get on and Go’ youth transit program is about more than just getting around town– it’s about teaching young people how to use public transit and expanding opportunities in the community. The $10 pass provides unlimited rides for kids aged 7-18 from September 1- November 30, enabling them to take part in community activities and build independence, freedom and confidence. Read more about the program here: https://lnkd.in/gzcHtZnD