Outreach -> Transportation Illinois Rural Transit Assistance Center Stipes Hall 318 1 University Circle Macomb, IL 61455-1390 Phone: 309-298-2141 or 800-526-9943 Fax: 309-298-2162 Email: RTAC@wiu.edu The Illinois Rural Transit Assistance Center (RTAC) is a unit of the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs at Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois. RTAC operates under a contract from the Illinois Department of Transportation, Division of Public and Intermodal Transportation. General Information The Rural Transit Assistance Center (RTAC) was created in 1990 and operates under an inter-agency agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). The RTAC mission is to promote the safe and effective delivery of public transportation in rural areas and more efficiently use public and private resources. RTAC fulfills its mission through providing the Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP) for the State of Illinois. Administered by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), an RTAP exists in each state to provide training, technical assistance and research, and to promote public and specialized transportation in rural areas. RTAC also serves as the clearinghouse for the Illinois Coordinating Committee on Transportation, created by Public Act 93-0185 “to encourage the coordination of public and private transportation services, with priority given toward services directed toward those populations who are currently not served or are underserved by existing public transportation.” Staff Profiles Ed Heflin, Manager John Edmondson,Transit Coordination Assistant Mable Kreps, Transit Specialist Carol Montague,Transit Coordination Assistant Dawn Piper, Transit Coordination Specialist Jacqueline S. Waters, Transit Specialist Useful Resources FAQ's DPIT Downstate Capital Initiative Call for Projects Spring Conference Presentations The RTAC Spring Conference is a one and one-half day event held annually at the Northfield Inn, Suites & Conference Center in Springfield. The Illinois Department of Transportation Division of Public and Intermodal Transportation and the Illinois Public Transportation Association update attendees regarding grants and timely topics, and transit professionals present a variety of sessions aimed at educating rural public transportation grantees and specialized providers. RTAC Conference 2013 IDOT PCOM Presentation Downstate Operating Assistance Program David Spacek, IDOT, Chicago, IL Overview of the Downstate Operating Assistance Program Section 5311 Sample of a First Quarter Section 5311 Operating Assistance Requisition 5311 Compliance Reviews: John Edmondson, IDOT, Chicago, IL Section 5311 Complaince Reviews (powerpoint) Drug and Alcohol Jeff Waxman, IDOT, Chicago, IL Drug and Alcohol Testing Implementation Program Service Contracts Edward Heflin, RTAC, Macomb, IL ICCT Service Contract Fact Sheet Passengers with Disabilities Expectations of the Disabled Passenger: Gracie Hill and Tim Ashcraft, RAMP, DeKalb, IL Guide to Interacting Communicating with PWD (word) Communicating with People with Disabilities (word) Charter Charter Rule Changes: Tom Zucker, VAC, DeKalb, IL and Dave Spacek, IDOT, Chicago, IL FTA Charter Rule (powerpoint) FTA Charter Rule Fact Sheet (powerpoint) FTA Federal Regulation Charter Service NPRM (pdf) Roadeo The RTAC Roadeo is held annually in New Berlin. Contestants participate in four events: written test, wheelchair securement, pre-trip inspection and driving. Although not everyone wins a trophy or plaque, each contestant does receive a t-shirt and lunch. The winner of each event is presented with a plaque. The first, second and third overall winner is presented with a trophy and a cash award. The first place winner also receives an all expense paid trip to participate in the National Roadeo that is sponsored by the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA). Each year the National Roadeo is held at a different locale, such as Seattle, Philadelphia, Austin, St Louis, Reno, and New Orleans. View complete Roadeo Information. Technical Assistance Toll Free Assistance Line: 800.526.9943 Call Edward, Jacqueline or Mable for RTAP technical assistance and Dawn or Carol for coordination technical assistance at 800.526.9943. In some cases we can immediately answer your question, but some times we need to conduct research in order to fully answer your question. Regardless, within 48 hours the RTAC staff will completely answer or find you a more appropriate resource for your question. Remember to call: 800.526.9943      Monday – Friday     8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. 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Interagency Coordinating Committee on Transportation (ICCT) Report to Governor Rod R. Blagojevich and Illinois General Assembly House Joint Resolution 0020: Options for Transportation Disadvantaged Populations ICCT Coordination Primer Phase 1 - Transit Partnership Group (November 2010) Transportation Service Chart Phase 2 - Needs and Resources (November 2010) Community Survey Agency Survey Inventory of Resources Phase 3 - System Model and Action Plan (November 2010) 5311 Grantee Budget Worksheet (Excel) 5311 Grantee Budget Worksheet (Word) Appendix Blog TPG Toolbox MY TRIP - Mobility Yes! Transit Riders Information Project Mobility Management Library ICCT Overview Human Services Transportation Funding Streams Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs Western Illinois University 518 Stipes Hall • 1 University Circle Macomb, IL 61455 Email: iira@wiu.edu • Phone: (309)298-2237 • Toll Free: (800)526-9943 • Fax: (309)298-2142