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All MPTA Events

TUE
January
20 22

SMART will be hosting a Ford maintenance training covering electrical and electronics diagnostics. For more information or to inquire about joining please contact Michael Eason at meason@smartbus.org.

TUE
January
20
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
THU
January
22
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

In 2026, Braun is hosting a series of webinars that will dive in deeper on specific subjects for their DPA model lifts. They will cover the fundamentals of each of the lifts to have a strong understanding and to build confidence in technicians ...

THU
January
22
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
THU
January
22
WED
January
28
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Please join us to learn more and provide feedback on a new member-driven benchmarking resource for the MPTA's 80+ local transit providers. This initiative will collect and share information on the tools, services, and practices used by ...

THU
January
29
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Are you thinking about a new fare payment system? Trevor Findley, principal and co-founder of Clevor Consulting Group, a boutique firm that deals exclusively with transit fare payment, will walk us through the basics of what you should consider. Keys ...

THU
February
5
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Please join MDOT and fellow Rural and 5310 transit providers for timely updates and discussion.

MON
February
9
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
THU
February
12
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Virtual via Zoom

THU
February
12
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

In 2026, Braun is hosting a series of webinars that will dive in deeper on specific subjects for their DPA model lifts. They will cover the fundamentals of each of the lifts to have a strong understanding and to build confidence in technicians ...

THU
February
12
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

AI for Transit -- Practical Applications for Public Agencies: Stephen Kuban, CEO of Kuban Transit Solutions, will share how transit leaders can immediately leverage AI tools to accelerate the impact they deliver and shatter their glass ceilings — no ...

MON
February
16 18

SMART will be hosting an I/O Controls Dinex maintenance training covering familiarization and diagnostics. For more information or to inquire about joining please contact Michael Eason at meason@smartbus.org

THU
February
19
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
THU
February
19
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Virtual via Zoom only.

WED
February
25 27
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

When providing information about your services to the public through marketing materials, user guides, social media posts and other communication, it is important to remember that people with low vision, hearing loss, motor impairment or cognitive ...

THU
February
26
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MON
March
9
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
TUE
March
10

CATA will be hosting two Q'Straint trainings for Quantum as well as other systems with questions that come up.

WED
March
11
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Virtual via Zoom

THU
March
12
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The Transit Legislative Day at the Capitol brings together leaders from local public transportation agencies as well as other partners to advocate for state policies and funding that support increased transit services and access.

TUE
March
17 19
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

This will be a 3-day in-person workshop to provide a train-the-trainer instruction in the Roadworthy Communication de-escalation method. It will teach operators, frontline supervisors, and customer service representatives how to quickly, effectively, ...

THU
March
19
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
THU
March
19
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

In 2026, Braun is hosting a series of webinars that will dive in deeper on specific subjects for their DPA model lifts. They will cover the fundamentals of each of the lifts to have a strong understanding and to build confidence in technicians ...

THU
March
19
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

In 2026, Braun is hosting a series of webinars that will dive in deeper on specific subjects for their DPA model lifts. They will cover the fundamentals of each of the lifts to have a strong understanding and to build confidence in technicians ...

TUE
March
24 25

SMART will be hosting a Wabtec Vapor Door System maintenance training. For more information or to inquire about joining please contact Michael Eason at meason@smartbus.org

THU
April
2
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Please join MDOT and fellow Rural and 5310 transit providers for timely updates and discussion.

MON
April
13
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
WED
April
15 16

SMART will be hosting a Thermo-King maintenance training covering familiarization and diagnostics. For more information or to inquire about joining please contact Michael Eason at meason@smartbus.org

WED
April
15
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Virtual via Zoom

WED
April
22 23

SMART will be hosting a 609 Certification maintenance training. For more information or to inquire about joining please contact Michael Eason at meason@smartbus.org

THU
April
23
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

In 2026, Braun is hosting a series of webinars that will dive in deeper on specific subjects for their DPA model lifts. They will cover the fundamentals of each of the lifts to have a strong understanding and to build confidence in technicians ...

WED
April
29

SMART will be hosting a Q'Straint maintenance training covering familiarization and diagnostics. For more information or to inquire about joining please contact Michael Eason at meason@smartbus.org

THU
April
30
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MON
May
4
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
TUE
May
5 7

SMART will be hosting a Meritor maintenance training covering familiarization and diagnostics. For more information or to inquire about joining please contact Michael Eason at meason@smartbus.org

THU
May
7
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Virtual via Zoom

THU
May
14
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

In 2026, Braun is hosting a series of webinars that will dive in deeper on specific subjects for their DPA model lifts. They will cover the fundamentals of each of the lifts to have a strong understanding and to build confidence in technicians ...

THU
May
14
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

In 2026, Braun is hosting a series of webinars that will dive in deeper on specific subjects for their DPA model lifts. They will cover the fundamentals of each of the lifts to have a strong understanding and to build confidence in technicians ...

THU
May
21
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
THU
June
4
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Please join MDOT and fellow Rural and 5310 transit providers for timely updates and discussion.

MON
June
8
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
THU
June
11
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

In 2026, Braun is hosting a series of webinars that will dive in deeper on specific subjects for their DPA model lifts. They will cover the fundamentals of each of the lifts to have a strong understanding and to build confidence in technicians ...

THU
June
11 12
4:00 PM - 11:00 AM

Join transit providers from Michigan's Upper Peninsula and beyond for a regional meeting, including an evening social activity and a morning business meeting.

FRI
June
12
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Virtual via Zoom

THU
July
9
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MON
July
20 24
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Learn about effective tools and techniques relating to data collection, on-scene evidence documentation, damage and debris evidence analysis, witness interview techniques, computation of simple speed estimates, and report writing. Gain in-depth ...

THU
Jul Aug
30 1

The Frontline Conference brings together transportation agencies, vendors, and other stakeholders for training and networking in a family-friendly, two-day event. The Michigan Small Bus Roadeo is an event to honor and celebrate the value of rural and ...

THU
August
6
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Please join MDOT and fellow Rural and 5310 transit providers for timely updates and discussion.

WED
August
12
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
TUE
August
18
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Virtual via Zoom

THU
September
3
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
FRI
September
4
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
THU
September
10
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Virtual via Zoom

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