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This 60 minute training course will focus on NCDOT’s new Training Toolkit for Required Annual and New Operator Training developed for Statewide transit sub-recipients. The Training Toolkit will provide standardization in the delivery of required state and federal annual and new hire training programs. Due to the extensive turn-over in transit management and the ever changing operating and regulatory environments, managers have expressed concern that they need assistance with providing quality training programs that meet requirements and provide a level of operator proficiency, professionalism and safety that is the hallmark of community transportation within North Carolina. The Training Toolkit establishes minimum core criteria and outcomes for each of the training topics below. Defensive Driving; Americans with Disabilities Act; Bloodborne Pathogens; Emergency Procedures; Drug and Alcohol Testing; Customer Service; and Ride Checks. It provides training format options that reflect different operator needs, environments, technological capabilities and resources while maintaining a standardization of content. In addition it provides an array of third-party certification and non-certifications options as appropriate by topic to allow transit managers flexibility in determining which options are best for them. The Training Toolkit provides access to a dedicated website with descriptions of over 50 core and refresher training courses offered by National and local transit and non-transit training professionals. All of the training recommendations have been vetted to assure their quality, Federal compliance and meet NCDOT standards. Some training programs are perfect for a simple refresher course but in some cases you may want an extensive certification course with experienced trainer. The Toolkit will provide all the information and best practices you need to know to set up your training curriculum for new and current transit professionals. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

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This 60 minute training course will focus on NCDOT’s new Training Toolkit for Statewide transit sub-grantees. The Training Toolkit was developed to assist transit systems in meeting the standard training requirements developed by NCDOT. The Toolkit allows the user to easily search the dedicated website for training courses in the below areas that have been vetted to assure their quality, Federal compliance and NCDOT standards. • Defensive Driving • Americans with Disabilities Act • Bloodborne Pathogens • Emergency Procedures • Drug and Alcohol Testing • Customer Service • Ride Checks The Training Toolkit provides a description of over 50 core and refresher training courses offered by National and local transit and non-transit training professionals. Some training programs are perfect for a simple refresher course but in some cases you may want an extensive certification course with experienced trainer. The Toolkit will provide all the information and best practices you need to know to set up your training curriculum for new and current transit professionals.

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This 60 minute training course will focus on NCDOT’s new Training Toolkit for Statewide transit sub-grantees. The Training Toolkit was developed to assist transit systems in meeting the standard training requirements developed by NCDOT. The Toolkit allows the user to easily search the dedicated website for training courses in the below areas that have been vetted to assure their quality, Federal compliance and NCDOT standards. • Defensive Driving • Americans with Disabilities Act • Bloodborne Pathogens • Emergency Procedures • Drug and Alcohol Testing • Customer Service • Ride Checks The Training Toolkit provides a description of over 50 core and refresher training courses offered by National and local transit and non-transit training professionals. Some training programs are perfect for a simple refresher course but in some cases you may want an extensive certification course with experienced trainer. The Toolkit will provide all the information and best practices you need to know to set up your training curriculum for new and current transit professionals.

he North Carolina Public Transportation Association invites all interested parties to join the Association for its 2016 Annual Conference, Exhibitor Expo, Golf Tournament and Roadeo, being held June 10th-15th at the beautiful Concord Embassy Suites Conference Center in Concord, North Carolina. This will be the biggest gathering of public transportation professionals and leaders in North Carolina during the entire year.

Experience conditions drivers face during an emergency event where the vehicle has rolled and smoke fills the cabin. What steps will you take to ensure the safety of yourself and your passengers.

The annual Community Transportation EXPO is your chance to join colleagues from around the nation and across the full spectrum of transportation service providers in a setting dedicated to fresh ideas, innovative products and services, networking and learning. From traditional transit systems to NEMT providers, mobility managers to volunteer operators, EXPO 2016 is the confluence of the community transportation field. In addition to important legislative discussions, there will be dozens of training sessions, workshops and networking events that will allow you to advance your understanding of issues, and develop fresh solutions and new approaches.

Stanly County Transportation (SCUSA) has developed an Emergency Evacuation Drill to train drivers and first responders to evacuate passengers from a transit vehicle using various scenarios. Participants must make decisions based on the scenario and are quizzed on the actions taken to ensure the safety of all riders. The scenarios are designed by the County Emergency Management Service using EMS trainers with smoke machines on a rolled over bus to create a realistic scene for a potential emergency event. The training takes place annually in Stanly County, NC and other transit systems are encouraged to participate. If you would like more information on this training contact Gwen Hinson (704) 986-3790 or GHinson@stanlycountync.gov

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Who Should Attend: Accountable Executive - Participants should include representatives from North Carolina transit systems who make decisions on system budgets, procurement, policy and procedures and management decisions. Each system must have an Accountable Executive. Safety Officer – Participants should include those who are charged with implementing, managing and monitoring safety on a daily basis. The Safety Officer and Accountable Executive may be the same person. Course Description: This two-day course provides training as part of the Federal Transit Administration’s Safety Management System (SMS) guidelines. NCDOT has developed the course to focus on the required Safety Officer training but also on the role of the Accountable Executive in overall system safety. Participants will learn about the Federal safety requirements which have been developed and modified over the last four years and include information on anticipated guidance from FTA. The course will include vital information on the NCDOT System Safety Plans (SSP) required by all grantees. Participants will learn what new information must be added to the SSP and information that may no longer be required along with revised NCDOT Safety Review process. The course will focus on the roles of both the Accountable Executives and Safety Officers and the impacts of the management of safety culture in the transit system. This training meets the FTA intent for Safety Officer Training.

Who Should Attend: Accountable Executive - Participants should include representatives from North Carolina transit systems who make decisions on system budgets, procurement, policy and procedures and management decisions. Each system must have an Accountable Executive. Safety Officer – Participants should include those who are charged with implementing, managing and monitoring safety on a daily basis. The Safety Officer and Accountable Executive may be the same person. Course Description: This two-day course provides training as part of the Federal Transit Administration’s Safety Management System (SMS) guidelines. NCDOT has developed the course to focus on the required Safety Officer training but also on the role of the Accountable Executive in overall system safety. Participants will learn about the Federal safety requirements which have been developed and modified over the last four years and include information on anticipated guidance from FTA. The course will include vital information on the NCDOT System Safety Plans (SSP) required by all grantees. Participants will learn what new information must be added to the SSP and information that may no longer be required along with revised NCDOT Safety Review process. The course will focus on the roles of both the Accountable Executives and Safety Officers and the impacts of the management of safety culture in the transit system. This training meets the FTA intent for Safety Officer Training.

The annual Community Transportation EXPO is your chance to join colleagues from around the nation and across the full spectrum of transportation service providers in a setting dedicated to fresh ideas, innovative products and services, networking and learning. From traditional transit systems to NEMT providers, mobility managers to volunteer operators, EXPO 2016 is the confluence of the community transportation field. In addition to important legislative discussions, there will be dozens of training sessions, workshops and networking events that will allow you to advance your understanding of issues, and develop fresh solutions and new approaches.

Learn how to set up emergency evacuation scenarios. Contact Gwen Hinson, SCUSA, for more information. Gwen Hinson, Director SCUSA Transportation 1000 N. 1st Street, Suite 15 Albemarle, NC 28001 Phone: 704-986-3790 Fax: 704-982-5735

Plan now to attend the 22nd National Conference on Rural Public and Intercity Bus Transportation. Held once every two years, it offers a valuable experience for rural transit and human service transit providers, tribal transit managers, planners,state agency staff, intercity bus operators, consultants, researchers and trainers; anyone who is interested in learning about the latest in best practice and current research in mobility and access in rural communities. The conference includes multiple routes to offer learning opportunities throughout the conference for everyone: planning and design; policy, funding and finance; rural transportation in today's operating environment; technology and training solutions; and special topics in rural mobility.