Announcements

Master List of All Upcoming Webinars & In-Person Events

Published on: August 6, 2020

Updated on: September 22, 2023

This page contains a list of all upcoming webinars and events from FTA, NTI, Eno Center for Transportation, Minnesota RTAP, and others. Registration questions should be directed to the organization running the event, noted below in italics. Most webinars and events below are free, but if you encounter a fee for registration, you may be eligible to apply for a scholarship from MnRTAP to attend.

To sign up to receive email alerts weekly on Monday with the upcoming week’s webinars and events, email support@mnrtap.net.

Self-Paced, 2023

• Introductory Online Course:
  National Transit Institute (NTI)
  Environmental & Sustainability Management Systems (ESMS)
  Online, self-paced course
  Register Here
• Introductory Online Course:
  National Transit Institute (NTI)
  National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) 101
  Online, self-paced course
  Register Here
• Certification Program:
  Easterseals Project Action
  Certified Volunteer Transportation Manager Program
  [Fee to attend; scholarships from Minnesota RTAP may be available. Apply here]
  Online, self-paced course
  Register Here
• Certification Program:
  Easterseals Project Action
  Certified Mobility Manager Certification Program
  [Fee to attend; scholarships from Minnesota RTAP may be available. Apply here]
  Online, self-paced course
  Register Here
• Certification Program:
  Easterseals Project Action
  Travel Trainer Certification Program
  [Fee to attend; scholarships from Minnesota RTAP may be available. Apply here]
  Online, self-paced course
  Register Here
• Certification Program:
  Easterseals Project Action
  Paratransit Manager Certification Program
  [Fee to attend; scholarships from Minnesota RTAP may be available. Apply here]
  Online, self-paced course
  Register Here

September 23-26, 2023

• Virtual Course:
  National Transit Institute (NTI)
  Public Involvement in Transportation Decision-Making
  September 23-26, 2023 12-4 pm CT
  Register Here – Waitlist

September 25-28, 2023

• Virtual Course:
  National Transit Institute (NTI)
  Rural National Transit Database
  September 25-28, 2023 12-3:30 pm CT
  Register Here – Waitlist

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

• Webinar:
  American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Council on Public Transportation & the Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT)
  Joint Webinar: State DOT Rural Transportation Demand Management (TDM)
  September 26, 2023 2-3 pm CT
  Register Here

September 26-27, 2023

• Virtual Course:
  National Transit Institute (NTI)
  Rural National Transit Database Reporting
  September 26-27, 2023 12-3:30 pm CT
  Not Available

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

• Webinar:
  American Bus Association
  Are You Using Technology to Your Advantage in Hiring
  September 27, 2023 1-2 pm CT
  Register Here
• Webinar:
  U.S. DOT Project Center of Excellence (COE)
  Using National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Review to Define & Shape Better Projects – Thought Leadership Series
  September 27, 2023 12 pm CT
  Register Here
• Webinar:
  U.S. DOT
  Using ASP Reviews & Updates to Advance Your Safety Management System (SMS)
  September 27, 2023 1 pm CT
  Register Here

September 27-28, 2023

• Online Workshop:
  American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
   2023 AARP Livable Communities Economic Development: Connecting to Opportunity
  September 27-28, 2023 12-4 pm CT
  Register Here

September 27-29, 2023

• In-Person Conference: Chicago, Illinois
  National American Disability Transportation Center (NADTC)
  2023 National Adult Day Services Association (NADSC) National Conference
  [Fee Required]
  September 27-29, 2023
  Register Here

Thursday, September 28, 2023

• Webinar:
  National RTAP
  General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) Office Hours
  September 28, 2023 12-12:30 pm CT
  Launch Meeting
• Webinar:
  American Public Works Association (APWA) – New England Chapter
  Grant Writing – How to Get Started
  September 28, 2023 10-11 am CT
  Register Here
• Webinar:
  National RTAP
  Client Self-Advocacy Training for Transportation & Mobility Professionals
  September 28, 2023 1-2:30 pm CT
  Register Here
• Webinar:
  Federal Transit Administration
  Creating the Foundation for Quality Asset Data
  September 28, 2023 1 pm CT
  Register Here

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

• Webinar:
  National Transit Institute (NTI)
  National Transit Database: Annual Reporting for Indian Tribes
  October 3, 2022 1-2:30 pm CT
  Register Here

Thursday, October 5, 2023

• Webinar:
  National RTAP
  General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) Office Hours
  October 5, 2023 12-12:30 pm CT
  Launch Meeting
• Webinar:
  Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
  FTA Safety Advisory 23-1: Bus-to-Person Collisions
  October 5, 2023 1-2 pm CT
  Register Here

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

• Peer Roundtable:
  Minnesota RTAP
  Peer Roundtable – Topic TBD ********
  October 11, 2023 10-11:30 am CT
  Register Here

October 10-11, 2023

• Virtual Course:
  National Transit Institute
  Crisis Communications for Transit Managers
  October 11, 2023 12-3:30 pm CT
  Register Here – Waitlist

Thursday, October 12, 2023

• Webinar:
  Volpe Center
  Accelerating Project Delivery Through Innovative Procurement, Partnerships, & Financing Methods: Part 1 – Thought Leadership Series
  October 12, 2023 12 pm CT
  Register Here
• Webinar:
  National RTAP
  General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) Office Hours
  October 12, 2023 12-12:30 pm CT
  Launch Meeting

October 16-19, 2023

• Webinar:
  National Transit Institute (NTI)
  Introduction to Paratransit Management & Operations
  October 16-19, 2023 12–4 pm CT
  Register Here
• Webinar:
  National Transit Institute (NTI)
  Transportation Planning Process
  October 16-19, 2023 12–4 pm CT
  Register Here – Waitlist

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

• In-Person Training: Mankato, Minnesota
  MnDOT
  FTA Drug & Alcohol Regulations, Issues, and Updates Training Session 
  October 17, 2023 9:30 am–4:30 pm CT
  Register Here

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

• Webinar:
  Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
  Value Capture Strategies & Asset Recycling: Advancing Public Infrastructure in a Time of Funding Uncertainty
  October 18, 2023 12–2 pm CT
  Register Here
• Virtual Course:
  National Transit Institute (NTI)
  Assault Awareness & Prevention for Transit Operators (Train-the-Trainer)
  October 18, 2023 12–3:30 pm CT
  Register Here

Thursday, October 19, 2023

• In-person (Baxter)
  MnDOT
  FTA Drug & Alcohol Regulations, Issues, and Updates Training Session
  October 19, 2023 9:30 am–4:30 pm CT
  Register Here
• Webinar:
  National RTAP
  General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) Office Hours
  October 19, 2023 12-12:30 pm CT
  Launch Meeting
• Webinar:
  National RTAP
  LinkedIn Learnalong – Communication Focus
  October 19, 2023 1-2 pm CT
  Register Here

October 23-24, 2023

• In-Person Event: La Crosse, Wisconsin
  Wisconsin Public Transit Association (WPTA)/Minnesota Public Transit Association (MPTA)
  2023 Wisconsin/Minnesota Public Transit Expo
  [Fee required]
  October 23-24, 2023
  Register Here

October 23-26, 2023

• Webinar:
  National Transit Institute (NTI)
  National Transit Database: 2023-2024 Data Publications Release Overview
  October 23-26, 2023 8-4 pm CT
  Register Here
• Virtual Course:
  National Transit Institute (NTI)
  Public Involvement in Transportation Decision-Making
  October 23-26, 2023 12-4 pm CT
  Register Here – Waitlist
• Virtual Course:
  National Transit Institute (NTI)
  Project Management for Transit Professionals
  October 23-26, 2023 12-3:30 pm CT
  Register Here – Waitlist

October 23-November 17, 2023

• Online Course:
  National Aging & Disability Transportation Center (NADTC)
  Creative Solutions to Rural Transportation
  October 23-November 17, 2023
  Register Here

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

• Webinar:
  National Transit Institute (NTI)
  Accelerating Project Delivery Through Innovative Procurement, Partnerships, & Financing Methods: Part 2 – Thought Leadership Series
  October 24, 2023 12 pm CT
  Register Here
• Webinar:
  National Transit Institute (NTI)
  FTA Uniform Act Basics for Transit Agency Personnel
  October 24, 2023 12-4 pm CT
  Register Here

October 25-26, 2023

• Virtual & In-Person Conference: Washington, DC
  EVNoire & Forth
  National E-Mobility Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Conference
  [FEE REQUIRED]
  October 25-26, 2023
  Register Here

Thursday, October 26, 2023

• Webinar:
  Volpe Center
  Accelerating Project Delivery Through Innovative Procurement, Partnerships, & Financing Methods: Part 2 – Thought Leadership Series
  October 26, 2023 12 pm CT
  Register Here
• Webinar:
  National RTAP
  General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) Office Hours
  October 26, 2023 12-12:30 pm CT
  Launch Meeting

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

• Webinar:
  National Transit Institute (NTI)
  National Transit Database: 2023-2024 Data Publications Release Overview
  October 31, 2023 1-2:30 pm CT
  Register Here

Thursday, November 2, 2023

• In-Person Conference: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  University of Minnesota Center for Transportation Studies (CTS)
  2023 CTS Transportation Research Conference
  [FEE]
  November 2, 2023 8:30 am-4:30 pm CT
  Register Here
• Peer Roundtable:
  Minnesota RTAP
  Peer Roundtable – Topic TBD ********
  November 2, 2023 10-11:30 am CT
  Register Here

November 6-9, 2023

• Webinar:
  National Transit Institute (NTI)
  Enhancing Your Transit Asset Management Program with Lifecycle Management
  November 6-9, 2023 12–2:30 pm CT
  Register Here
• Virtual Course:
  National Transit Institute (NTI)
  Project Management for Transit Professionals
  November 6-9, 2023 12–2:30 pm CT
  Register Here – Waitlist
• Virtual Course:
  National Transit Institute (NTI)
  Introduction to Transit Service Planning
  November 6-9, 2023 12–4 pm CT
  Register Here – Waitlist
• Virtual Course:
  National Transit Institute (NTI)
  Transportation Planning Process
  November 6-9, 2023 12–4 pm CT
  Register Here – Waitlist

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

• Peer Roundtable:
  Minnesota RTAP
  Peer Roundtable – Topic TBD ********
  November 8, 2023 10-11:30 am CT
  Register Here

Thursday, November 9, 2023

• Webinar:
  National RTAP
  General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) Office Hours
  November 9, 2023 12-12:30 pm CT
  Launch Meeting

November 13-15, 2023

• Virtual Course:
  National Transit Institute (NTI)
  Advanced Title VI & Public Transit
  November 13-15, 2023 12–3:30 pm CT
  Register Here – Waitlist

November 13-16, 2023

• Webinar:
  National Transit Institute (NTI)
  Introduction to Paratransit Management & Operations
  November 13-16, 2023 12–4 pm CT
  Register Here
• Virtual Course:
  National Transit Institute (NTI)
  Public Involvement in Transportation Decision-Making
  November 13-16, 2023 12-4 pm CT
  Register Here – Waitlist

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

• Webinar:
  Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
  Value Capture & Debt Financing Strategies: Tax-Exempt Debt Financing
  November 14, 2023 12–2 pm CT
  Register Here
• Virtual Course:
  National Transit Institute (NTI)
  FTA Uniform Act Basics for Transit Agency Personnel
  November 14, 2023 12-4 pm CT
  Register Here

November 14-15, 2023

• Webinar:
  National Transit Institute (NTI)
  Crisis Communication for Transit Managers
  November 14-15, 2023 12–3:30 pm CT
  Register Here

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

• Virtual Course:
  National Transit Institute (NTI)
  Assault Awareness & Prevention for Transit Operators (Train-the-Trainer)
  November 15, 2023 12-3:30 pm CT
  Register Here

Tuesday, November 16, 2023

• Webinar:
  National RTAP
  General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) Office Hours
  November 16, 2023 12-12:30 pm CT
  Launch Meeting

November 27-30, 2023

• Virtual Course:
  National Transit Institute (NTI)
  Project Management for Transit Professionals
  November 27-30, 2023 12–3:30 pm CT
  Register Here – Waitlist
• Virtual Course:
  National Transit Institute (NTI)
  Principles for Effective Management & Supervision
  November 27-30, 2023 12–4 pm CT
  Register Here – Waitlist

Tuesday, November 30, 2023

• Webinar:
  National RTAP
  General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) Office Hours
  November 30, 2023 12-12:30 pm CT
  Launch Meeting

December 3-6, 2023

• In-Person Conference: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
  National RTAP
  Navigating the Tides of Change with Rural & Tribal Transit
  December 3-6, 2023
  Register Here

December 4-5, 2023

• Webinar:
  National Transit Institute (NTI)
  Crisis Communication for Transit Managers
  December 4-5, 2023 12–3:30 pm CT
  Register Here

December 4-7, 2023

• Webinar:
  National Transit Institute (NTI)
  Enhancing Your Transit Asset Management Program with Lifecycle Management
  December 4-7, 2023 12–2:30 pm CT
  Register Here
• Virtual Course:
  National Transit Institute (NTI)
  Transportation Planning Process
  December 4-7, 2023 12-4 pm CT
  Register Here

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

• Webinar:
  Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
  Value Capture: Advertising, Naming Rights, & Sponsorships
  December 6, 2023 12–2 pm CT
  Register Here

December 11-14, 2023

• Webinar:
  National Transit Institute (NTI)
  Introduction to Paratransit Management & Operations
  December 11-14, 2023 12–4 pm CT
  Register Here
• Virtual Course:
  National Transit Institute (NTI)
  Public Involvement in Transportation Decision-Making
  December 11-14, 2023 12-4 pm CT
  Register Here

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

• Peer Roundtable:
  Minnesota RTAP
  Peer Roundtable – Topic TBD ********
  December 13, 2023 10-11:30 am CT
  Register Here
• Virtual Course:
  National Transit Institute (NTI)
  Assault Awareness & Prevention for Transit Operators (Train-the-Trainer)
  December 13, 2023 12-3:30 pm CT
  Register Here

Thursday, December 14, 2023

• Webinar:
  National Transit Institute (NTI)
  FTA Uniform Act Basics for Transit Agency Personnel
  December 14, 2023 12-4 pm CT
  Register Here

December 18-21, 2023

• Webinar:
  National Transit Institute (NTI)
  Project Management for Transit Professionals
  December 18-21, 2023 12-3:30 pm CT
  Register Here

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

• Webinar:
  Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
  Value Capture Toolkit for Practitioners: An Overview
  December 20, 2023 12–2 pm CT
  Register Here