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Rural Transit Managers Workshop

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RTMW Registration

Tuesday, April 14 - Wednesday, April 15, 2026

The Rural Transit Managers Workshop (RTMW) is a two-day program providing essential training tailored to rural transit managers and specialized service providers. The workshop includes refresher training on essential topics, timely updates of concern, roundtable discussions, and many opportunities for engaging with Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) staff.

Attendees typically include nearly 100 directors and managers from 50+ Michigan transit providers, as well as 20+ MDOT staff.

The agenda allows for regular meals, refreshment breaks, and an evening networking reception.

MPTA also utilizes the highly interactive Whova conference app for attendee engagement.

Individual Registration:

  • $200 for individuals, $175 early discounted rate before March 14

Tuesday, April 14

  • 7:30am - Registration and breakfast available
  • Morning Sessions
  • Lunch
  • Afternoon Sessions
  • Networking Reception and no-host dinners

Wednesday, April 15

  • 7:30am - Breakfast available
  • Morning sessions
  • Lunch
  • Optional afternoon sessions conclude around 2:00pm

Tentative Session Topics Include:

  • MDOT Updates and PTIMS Demonstrations
  • HR Updates and Q&A
  • Ask the Attorney
  • Board Governance Training
  • Succession Planning for Your Organization
  • ADA Refresher & Updates
  • Recognizing & Responding to Dementia Behaviors
  • CyberSecurity Best Practices for Transit Agencies

Lodging:

Sponsorship Opportunities:

  • RTMW Attendee badge sponsor- $600 – 1 available
    • Includes custom name/logo on attendee name badges
  • RTMW Attendee gift sponsor- $250 – 2 available
    • Includes recognition on all communications and distribution of sponsor’s promotional item to all attendees
  • RTMW Breakfast- $300 – 2 available
    • Includes recognition on all communications, materials on breakfast tables, and brief remarks at breakfast
  • RTMW Lunch– $300 – 2 available
    • Includes recognition on all communications, materials on lunch tables, and brief remarks at lunch
  • RTMW Breaks- $500 – 1 available
    • Includes recognition on all communications, verbal recognition, and materials at break stations
  • RTMW Evening Networking Reception- $750 – 1 available
    • Includes recognition on all communications & materials at evening networking reception for all attendees
  • RTMW Hosted Group Dinner – 1 available
    • Host a group dinner for pre-registered individual attendees at a nearby restaurant
  • Please click here for more sponsorships info.
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