RTAC Resources

RTAC Library

• Illinois Public Transit Definitions and Glossary of Terms
• RTAC Library Training Materials Numerical list
• RTAC library loan procedures

Other 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 2014 FTA Procurement Procedures

If you need this content in an alternative format, please contact Rich Garrity at 910-328-5770 or richg@cris.com.

• Rich Garrity Presentation
• Procurement Data
• Template Policy

If you have trouble with opening the following documents please contact Rich Garrity at the above address.

• Vendor Responsibility Forms
• Piggybacking Forms
• Micro Purchase Documentation

RTAC Conference 2014 Section 5329 Bus Safety Seminar

• Ream Lazaro Presentation

RTAC Conference 2014 Rural Medical Transportation Network Mobility Management Project

• Dennis Presley Presentation

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

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)
  • Charter Service – Decision Flow Chart (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.

Drug and Alcohol

• Drug and Alcohol Awareness Presentation
  • Attendance Sheet
• 49 CFR Part 40 Frequently Asked Questions
  • TThe Office of General Counsel and Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance of the Department of Transportation provide these questions and answers which constitute official and authoritative guidance and interpretation concerning 49 CFR Part 40 (see 49 CFR 40.5).

• Jeff Waxman, IDOT, Chicago, IL
  • Drug and Alcohol Testing Implementation Program

Training Opportunities for Rural Transit Providers

• Learning Resources
• Tests for Drivers and Support Personnel
  • Defensive Driving Test
  • Defensive Driving Test with Answers
  • Passenger Emergencies Test
  • Passenger Emergencies Test with Answers
  • Passenger Assistance & Customer Service Test
  • Passenger Assistance and Customer Service Test with Answers
  • Emergency Evacuation Procedures Test
  • Emergency Evacuation Procedures Test with Answers
• Classroom Attendance Sheet