Virginia Transit Association

Links/Resources

Employment Opportunities
RFPs
Virginia Links and Resources
Federal Links and Resources
Virginia Associations
National Associations
Other Web Sites
VTA Webinars
2010 Annual Conference PowerPoint Presentations
2009 Annual Conference PowerPoint Presentations
2008 Annual Conference PowerPoint Presentations

Employment Opportunities

Alexandria Transit Company - DASH
ART Arlington Transit
Bay Transit
Blacksburg Transit
Charlottesville Transit Service
City of Fiarfax CUE Bus System
Fairfax Connector
Greater Lynchburg Transit Company
Greater Roanoke Transit Company-Valley Metro
GRTC Transit System
Hampton Roads Transit
Harrisonburg City Transit
JAUNT, Inc.
Loudoun County Office Of Transportation Services (OTS)
Northern Virginia Transportation Commission
Petersburg Area Transit Company
Potomac & Rappahannock Transportation Commission Omniride
Virginia Railway Express - VRE
Virginia Regional Transit - VRT
WMATA
Williamsburg Area Transport
Winchester Transit System

RFPs

There are no RFPs at this time. Please check back!

Virginia

bullet Virginia Department of Rail & Public Transportation

bullet Virginia Department of Transportation

bullet Commonwealth Transportation Board - Information on board membership, upcoming meeting agendas, and selected board actions.

bullet Secretary of Transportation for the Commonwealth of Virginia

bullet Virginia Department of Planning & Budget – Regulatory Town Hall - Look up, track, and receive notices about public meetings on proposed state regulations impacting transportation.

bullet Virginia General Assembly

bullet Virginia Senate Finance Committee

bullet Virginia House Appropriations Committee

Federal

bullet United States Department of Transportation

bullet Federal Transit Administration

bullet Bureau of Transportation Statistics

bullet RITA Office of Intermodal and Advanced Research

bullet United States House of Representatives

bullet United States House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

bullet United States Senate

bullet United States Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Virginia Associations

bullet Chesapeake Bay Foundation

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation catalyzes and supports local efforts to bring about patterns of growth that preserve and strengthen community vitality, as well as reduce stresses on waterways and the Bay.

Community Transportation Association of Virginia

CTAV was formed to bring together transportation providers, agencies that use those providers, transportation vendors and any other transit concerned individuals to improve mobility for everyone.

bullet TransDominion Express

Aproposed passenger rail service, crossing the Commonwealth of Virginia on existing tracksusing modern European-style rail cars for maximum safety and comfort. When this plan becomes reality, it will help ease highway congestion and provide new travel options for residents and visitors.

bullet Northern Virginia Transportation Commission

NVTC was established to manage and control the functions, affairs, and property of the Northern Virginia Transportation District,to facilitate planning and developing a transportation system for Northern Virginia and for the safety, comfort and convenience of its citizens and for the economical utilization of public funds.

bullet Virginians for Better Transportation

Virginians for Better Transportation (VBT) is a diverse and expanding advocacy group working to implement statewide, multi-modal transportation solutions through increased, dedicated and sustainable funding and responsible business practices. VBT is conducting a public awareness campaign to educate Virginians about the Commonwealth's transportation funding challenges and the essential role transportation plays in the quality of life of all citizens.

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National Associations

bullet American Public Transit Association

APTA's online bookstore is also worth a visit.

bullet NAPTA (National Public Transportation Advocates)

bullet Community Transportation Association of America

An association promoting public transportation in America.

bullet Southern Environmental Law Center

SELC has a history of success in protecting Virginia's environment. Their Virginia conservation team includes nine attorneys focusing all or part of their time on the conservation needs of this state.

bullet Surface Transportation Policy Project

The Surface Transportation Policy Project is a diverse, nationwide coalition working to ensure safer communities and smarter transportation choices that enhance the economy, improve public health, promote social equity, and protect the environment.

bullet Highspeed Ground Transportation Association

The High Speed Ground Transportation Association is a not-for-profit trade association based in Washington, D.C., whose members are drawn from a wide array of public and private business interests, including: the financial community; engineering and design firms; labor unions; rail equipment manufacturers and material suppliers; construction companies; railroads; service providers; universities; Federal, state and local government agencies and officials; and private consultants,

bullet Southeast Highspeed Rail Corridor Association

The Southeast High Speed Rail Corridor (SEHSR) is one of five originally proposed high speed passenger rail corridors designated by the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) in 1992. The corridor was designated as running from Washington, DC through Richmond, VA and Raleigh, NC to Charlotte, NC with maximum speeds of 110 mph. It is part of an overall plan to extend service from the existing high speed rail on the Northeast Corridor (Boston to Washington) to points in the Southeast.

bullet Project ACTION
This is a resource of Easter Seals and strives to bring transit, disability and consumer organizations together.

bullet Washington Regional Network for Livable Communities

This non-profit organization was founded in 1996. Its goal is to create and sustain a network of walkable communities linked by quality transit and surrounded by greenbelts, with the District as the economic and cultural hub of the region.

bullet American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials advocates transportation-related policies and provides technical services to support states in their efforts to efficiently and safely move people and goods.

Other Web Sites

bullet TransWeb for Kids

Information as well as links to puzzles and activities designed to interest students/kids of all ages in the transportation industry.

bullet Transit system websites

This links to our Virginia Transit Systems page, which has lists all Virginia transit systems.

VTA Webinars

COMING SOON — Advancing the Community Conversation on Transit:
September 22 at 2:00.
Click here for more details and to register.

Embracing a Shared Vision with our TDM Partners -

Recorded Webinar (video)
PowerPoint Presentation slides (pdf document)

Providing Exceptional Customer Service -

PowerPoint slides (pdf document)

Measuring and Reporting Your Real Impact -

Recorded webinar (video)
PowerPoint slides (pdf document)

Transit Sustainability: How to Get Started and Keep Going -

bullet Recorded webinar (video)
bullet PowerPoint slides (pdf document)

2010 Annual Conference PowerPoint Presentations

Federal Update: Sustainability, State of Good Repair and Livability Discretionary Grant Programs - Reggie Lovelace, Deputy Regional Administrator; Tony Cho, Community Planner, FTA; Ryan Long, Planner, FTA
DRPT Update - Hon. Thelma Drake, Director, DRPT and Corey Hill, Chief of Public Transportation
Best Practices in Communicating with Bus Operators - Joel Volinski, Director, CUTR
Lessons Learned in Transit Efficiencies, Cost Reductions, and Revenue Generation - Joel Volinski, Director, CUTR
Non-traditional Marketing to Spark Ridership (Click here for extended version) - Pulsar Advertisin)
Digital Signage for Commuters - Redmon Group

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2009 Annual Conference PowerPoint Presentations

Presenatations will be added as they become available.

(Some of these PowerPoint documents are large and may take a while to download. Saving a document to your desktop first and then opening from your desktop may save time.)

bullet ARRA - Tony Cho, Community Planner, FTA
bullet DRPT Annual Update - Charles "Chip" Badger, DRPT
bullet Update on Transit Technology Choices - Corey Hill, DRPT
bullet Transit ITS Strategic Planning in Virginia - Mike Harris, DRPT
bullet Biodiesel for Transits - Jill Hamilton, National Biodiesel Board
bullet WMATA Alternative Fuel/Clean Fleet Programs - Larry Skelton, WMATA
bullet Transit Talk - Kathy Shaw Clary, GRTC Transit System
bullet APTA’s Advocacy and Outreach Campaign - Rose Sheridan, APTA

2008 Annual Conference PowerPoint Presentations

(Some of these PowerPoint documents are large and may take a while to download. Saving a document to your desktop first and then opening from your desktop may save time.)

bullet CNG in Colonial WilliamsburgMark Rickards

bullet Parking Tools that Support Smart Growth and TransitJeffrey Tumlin

bullet Awards Ceremony-John J. McGlennon

bullet Improving the Customer's Transit ExperienceRich Baier
bullet Improving the Customer's Transit ExperienceJim Hamre

bullet Virginia Rail Roundup: What's NewCorey Hill
bullet Virginia Rail Roundup: What's NewDale Zehner
bullet Virginia Rail Roundup: What's NewJames Toscano

bullet Getting Students on BoardJosh Cantor
bullet Getting Students on BoardMichael Carroll
bullet Getting Students on BoardUniversity Transit

bullet Federal and Virginia Transit OutlookLetitia Thompson/Crystal Frederick

bullet World Oil Outlook: Transit ImplicationsTom Whipple

bullet Transit Finance: Maximizing Federal and State Funding SourcesTony Cho
bullet Transit Finance: Maximizing Federal and State Funding SourcesTerry Brown

bullet Transportation Planning: A Seat for Transit at the TableDaniel Rudge
bullet Transportation Planning: A Seat for Transit at the TableRich Roisman/P. John Sprowls