Take the Rural Transit Day Pledge
On Rural Transit Day (July 16) and every day throughout the year, I/we pledge to:
- Understand the unique needs of rural and tribal passengers and plan services to meet those needs.
- Provide all passengers with helpful, courteous, and respectful customer service.
- Deliver equal service to all passengers, regardless of age, background, abilities, income, or gender.
- Coordinate with community organizations to provide transportation to as many destinations as possible.
- Involve passengers, community stakeholders, and elected officials in service planning.
- Assure that vehicles and facilities are safe, clean, well-maintained, and comfortable.
- Invest in training and education that keep staff current, knowledgeable and skilled.
- Contribute to an organizational culture where staff are motivated and successful.
- Have a plan for potential emergencies and disasters and communicate that plan to all stakeholders.
- Keep up with and invest in new technologies and funding opportunities to continually improve services.
Find out more about Rural Transit Day here.
Our speaker from RideCo, the industry-leader in on-demand transit, will provide an overview of funding opportunities, including how to find them and when to expect them. If you can’t make it to the live webinar, sign up anyway and we’ll send a recording right to your inbox!
In this webinar, you’ll learn about:
• Federal, state, and local funding sources, including funding from Congress, state legislatures, non-profit organizations, and more.
• How the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) provides funding opportunities for on-demand transit projects.
• The difference between Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funded grant programs, including formula, discretionary and research.
• How to apply for USDOT and FTA federal grant programs.
Sign up here: https://www.rideco.com/webinars/funding-innovative-on-demand-transit-services