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Wisconsin RTAP

Wisconsin RTAP. Presented by: Vicky Warner. Program Administration. Welcome to the new Wisconsin RTAP RLS & Associates, Inc. Robbie Sarles Vicky Warner Julie Schafer Megan Lawson Offices: Dayton, OH Columbus, IN. New Look. Website: www.wisconsinrtap.com Phone: (855)299-1460.

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Wisconsin RTAP

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  1. Wisconsin RTAP Presented by: Vicky Warner

  2. Program Administration • Welcome to the new Wisconsin RTAP • RLS & Associates, Inc. • Robbie Sarles • Vicky Warner • Julie Schafer • Megan Lawson • Offices: • Dayton, OH • Columbus, IN

  3. New Look Website: www.wisconsinrtap.com Phone: (855)299-1460

  4. Services • Quarterly Newsletter • Program Website • Training Program • Scholarship Program • Technical Assistance

  5. Newsletter Features: • WisDOT News & Notes • Industry News/Safety • Dear RTAP • Peer Connection • Training • Upcoming Events

  6. Newsletter • Feature Articles • Manager • Transit Provider • Volunteer Program • Hot Topics

  7. Website • Home page • Intro • What’s New • Training • Training information • Scholarship program

  8. Website • Newsletter • Current and past issues • Submitting articles • Resources • Link to the National RTAP resource library • Links to other national organizations and resources

  9. Website • Contact Us • Staff and contact information • Form to request information • About Us • Information about RLS & Associates, Inc. • Staff background and expertise

  10. Training Program • Passenger Assistance Techniques (PAT) • Defensive Driving • Emergency Procedures and Evacuations • Pre-Trip Inspections • Employee Substance Abuse Awareness • Reasonable Suspicion Supervisor Training

  11. Training Program Other training topics: • ADA compliance • Diversity and sensitivity • Fully allocated costing • FMCSA compliance for transit operators

  12. Training Program • Financial management • Safety and security • Transit manager training • Service evaluation Don’t see the training you need? Ask the RTAP Staff!

  13. Scholarship Program RTAP funds are available to provide scholarships to attend training as well as to attend conferences and other transit-related events. Scholarship guidelines, applications, and reimbursement forms are available on the RTAP website at: www.wisconsinrtap.com

  14. Technical Assistance • Have a question or an issue you just can’t resolve? Help is just a phone call away! • Call the RTAP toll free number Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. EST to contact any of the RTAP staff: (855)299-1460

  15. Needs Assessment Goal: Determine the needs of Wisconsin’s transit providers serving nonurbanized areas. Link published in RTAP newsletter Notification on RTAP and WisDOT websites 53 transit systems responded to date

  16. Respondents

  17. Needs Assessment • Training program needs • Regional v. on-site • Response: Regional trainings are preferred

  18. Training Location Preference

  19. Needs Assessment • Training program needs • Best Days for Training • Response: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday are the best days

  20. Training Day Preference

  21. Needs Assessment • Priority of training needs • Defensive Driving • Passenger Assistance Techniques (PAT)

  22. Training Priority Rating

  23. Needs Assessment • Newsletter • The newsletter is a valuable resource tool • Regulatory updates are of the most interest • Systems want to hear about other transit systems

  24. Needs Assessment • Website • Resources and links to vital transit information • Training course descriptions and requests for training • Information and application for the Scholarship Program

  25. RTAP Rating

  26. Needs Assessment • Survey still available for your input • Results will be used for: • Upcoming training • Future Newsletters • Website resources • Technical assistance

  27. Wisconsin RTAP Assistance is just a phone call or click away! (855)299-1460 www.wisconsinrtap.com

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