Training Opportunities Calendar
Michigan Public Transit Training Opportunities Calendar FY 2024 and 2025 Revised Oct. 2, 2024
October 2024
Statewide Rural and Section 5310 Operators Zoom meeting Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, at 10:30 a.m.
Please click here to join via Zoom.
Meeting ID: 364 239 8389
Passcode: 763841
Contact: Heidi Wenzel at hwenzel@ci.ionia.mi.us
Future dates:
Thursday, December 5
Thursday, February 6
Thursday, April 3
Thursday, June 5
MDOT Tech Talk
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, from 1 - 2 p.m.
New situations can be anxiety-inducing, particularly for people with disabilities. Learn how the Capital Area Transportation Authority teamed up with Able Eyes to create virtual video tours of their vehicles and facilities to help people know what to expect when they use transit.
Contact: Janet Geissler at GeisslerJ1@Michigan.gov
November 2024
OPT Annual Application training/refresher Two in-person sessions – pick one:
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• Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Marquette County Transit Authority, 1325 Commerce Dr., Marquette
• Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at MDOT Aeronautics, 2700 Port Lansing Road, Lansing
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MDOT Office of Passenger Transportation Project Managers and Supervisors will be offering an Annual Application Training/Refresher Course to assist agencies with preparing for the FY2026 application process. All transit agencies are strongly encouraged to send at least one representative. Lunch will be provided to registered participants. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.
Register for training
Hotel registrations can be made at each agency’s preference. If you have any
questions, please reach out to your MDOT project manager.
MDOT Tech Talk
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Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Experts from Maner Costerisan will explain how you can use data reports from your accounting program to improve your agency’s operations.
Contact: Janet Geissler at GeisslerJ1@Michigan.gov
December 2024
MDOT Tech Talk
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​Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, from 10 - 11 a.m.
The city of Detroit recently launched two new transit services that use autonomous shuttles. One targets older adults and people with disabilities, providing access to over 100 locations around the city; the other loops from Corktown through downtown to the East Jefferson Riverfront and is open to the general public. Learn more about these services from Tim Slusser, Detroit's chief of mobility innovation.
Contact: Janet Geissler at GeisslerJ1@Michigan.gov
January 2025
MDOT Tech Talk
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Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, from 2 - 3 p.m.
The swiftly changing landscape of transit technology can be difficult to keep up with, especially for small agencies with minimal capacity. Fortunately, there are resources available to these agencies at no cost. One of these resources is the National Center for Applied Transit Technology (N-CATT) and their technical assistance work. Andrew Carpenter, N-CATT’s director, will talk to attendees about the technical assistance you can receive—from figuring out where to start in tech investment to nailing down specifications for a new fare payment system—and how the center can work with you.
Contact: Janet Geissler at GeisslerJ1@Michigan.gov
LOOKING AHEAD
Date Training Date Location
April 2025 Rural Transit Managers Workshop April 16 Mt. Pleasant
May 2025 Michigan Transit Pool Annual Meeting May 20-21 TBD
June 2025 Transit Vehicle Maintenance Seminar June 24-26 RAM Center Higgins Lake
July 2025 Roadeo and Frontline Training TBD TBD
August 2025 Michigan Public Transportation
Statewide Conference Aug. 18-20 Crystal Mountain
During the year we are also hoping to schedule the following training opportunities:
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Business Plan Training
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Transit Management Training
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PASS Training
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Driver Training
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Dispatcher Training
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Front Line Supervisor Training
All training opportunities are RTAP eligible. As we go through the year, it may become necessary to change some dates and venues. We will notify everyone as soon as possible as any changes become necessary.
Contact: MPTA Executive Director John Dulmes at John@MPTAonline.org