Training
Texas Transit Association Statewide Training Initiative
TTA is now expanding access to educational resources by launching a Statewide training initiative covering the many obstacles that transit staff face, including funding, procurement, and regulatory compliance. This training opportunity is made possible with a grant through TxDOT.
To administer this program, TTA will work closely with Easterseals, which has over 34 years of experience developing and implementing training programs and workshops for rural, suburban, and urban transit agencies. This training curriculum will be designed and delivered to be relevant to transit providers at various levels of management, accounting, and procurement professionals, front-line supervisors, dispatchers/ call center staff, and drivers. It will incorporate best practices from both the public and the private sector.
All courses, workshops, and webinars, in-person or virtual, are designed to be interactive and participatory. These courses will be offered to Transit agencies in Texas at no cost, but space is limited, so make sure that you and your staff don’t miss out on this great opportunity.
Upcoming Training
TTA’s Upcoming Courses
These courses are offered to transit agencies in Texas at no cost by grant funding through TxDOT.
Grant Management and Transit Reporting (webinar)
Date: August 11, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m. Central
Presenter: Kristen Joyner, KJ Backpack
Description:
This webinar provides a practical overview of grant administration responsibilities for public transit agencies. Participants will learn key requirements tied to funding, essential reporting requirements, and will gain practical strategies for task such as tracking expenditures, aligning reports with grant milestones, and avoiding common compliance issues.
Transit Operations Management: Strategies for Effective System Oversight (2-day, in-person workshop)
Date: August 19-20, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. Central each day
Location: International Trade Center, 3295 Bob Rogers Dr, Eagle Pass, TX 78852
Presenter: Carol Kenderdine, Carol Wright Consulting
Description:
This 2-day workshop provides a practical look at how transit professionals can effectively oversee day-to-day operations while maintaining reliable and consistent service. Participants will explore key elements of operational oversight, including performance monitoring, service delivery standards, and coordination across departments. The workshop will also highlight the role of clear, well-developed policies and procedures in supporting accountability and guiding staff decision-making.
In addition, attendees will learn management strategies for addressing common operational challenges, improving communication, and responding to service disruptions. The workshop will introduce tools and approaches for using data to evaluate performance and support continuous improvement. Real-world examples will demonstrate how agencies can strengthen oversight practices and maintain service quality. By the end of the workshop, participants will have practical strategies to enhance operational effectiveness and support strong system management within your program.
Federal Procurement Requirements (1.5 day, in-person workshop)
Date: August 25-26, 2026
Time: Day 1: August 25, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Central
Day 2: August 26, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Central
Location: CARTS, 5300 Tucker Hill Lane, Cedar Creek, TX 78612
Presenter: Matt Bussey, RLS & Assoc.
Description:
This 1.5-day workshop provides a practical overview of federal procurement requirements for organizations receiving federal transit funding. Participants will review the key elements of a compliant procurement policy and learn how to apply federal requirements to micro-purchases, small purchases, and large procurements. The training will also cover Buy America requirements, System for Award Management (SAM) verification, and proper procurement documentation and recordkeeping. Through discussion and practical examples, participants will gain a clear understanding of the steps and forms needed to conduct compliant procurements and maintain required documentation.
Wheelchairs, Mobility Devices, and the ADA (webinar)
Date: August 31, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m. Central
Presenter: Kristi McLaughlin, Easterseals Project Action
Description:
This webinar provides a practical overview of ADA requirements related to wheelchair transportation, securement, and service delivery in challenging situations. Participants will examine how federal regulations define wheelchairs and other mobility devices, when oversized wheelchairs must be accommodated and operator responsibilities when assisting passengers who use large or heavy mobility devices while balancing accessibility, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Advanced Transit Management (2 day, in-person workshop)
Date: September 22-23, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Central each day
Location: Galveston Fire Station #1, 823 26th Street, Galveston, TX
Presenter: Carol Wright Kenderdine, Carol Wright Consulting
Description:
This 2-day workshop is designed for seasoned managers looking for new and improved approaches to managing their transit programs. It is a follow-up course to the Fundamentals of Transit Management. This course will challenge you to rethink some of the principles you thought you already knew. It will help you look at things from a number of different perspectives and provide you with hands-on activities and take-home resources that will enable you to implement what you learn in your own agency.
Modules for Advanced Transit Management include:
- Human Resources – Recruiting Good Employees; Performance Appraisals; Resolving Workplace Conflict (i.e., Managing Employee Conflict; Managing Difficult Employees; etc.); Succession Planning
- Financial Management – Evaluating Financial Capacity and Decision-Making
- Strategic Management – Benefits of Strategic Management; Implementing the Strategic Management Process; Marketing/Links to Stakeholders
- Advanced Service Planning -- Service Deployment; Technology Needs; Service Effectiveness & Efficiency; Setting Fares; Service Monitoring; and Best Practices
- Leadership Skills and Development
This workshop includes scenario-based exercises; problem solving exercises; valuable group discussions; hands-on training; best practices; and resources.
Agencies interested in hosting future training classes can contact Laura@TxTransit.org for details.
Host agencies are expected to provide the following:
Training Room with a projector that can accommodate up to 35 individuals classroom style.
Refreshments and coffee for morning and afternoon breaks.
Please note that the training location must be in close proximity to dining establishments to allow participants to leave and return within one hour.
Host agencies may also provide lunch if there are no dining establishments nearby.
The host agency is encouraged to offer tours of their facility.