All MPTA Events
Ford Maintenance Training
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.
BraunAbility Online Lift Training - General Overview
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 ...
MPTA Transit Benchmarking Tool Review & Feedback call
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 ...
Tech Talk - Fare payment systems
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 ...
Statewide Rural & Section 5310 Operators Meeting
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Please join MDOT and fellow Rural and 5310 transit providers for timely updates and discussion.
BraunAbility Online Lift Training - Adjustments
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 ...
Tech Talk - AI for Transit
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 ...
I/O Controls Dinex Maintenance Training
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
Accessible Materials and Effective Communication Remote Workshop
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 ...
Q'Straint Training
CATA will be hosting two Q'Straint trainings for Quantum as well as other systems with questions that come up.
2026 Michigan Transit Legislative Day at the Capitol
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.
Roadworthy Communication - De-Escalation Train-the-Trainer workshop
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, ...
BraunAbility Online Lift Training - Maintenance
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 ...
BraunAbility Online Lift Training - General Overview
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 ...
Wabtec Vapor Door System Maintenance Training
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
Statewide Rural & Section 5310 Operators Meeting
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Please join MDOT and fellow Rural and 5310 transit providers for timely updates and discussion.
Thermo-King Maintenance Training
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
609 Certification Maintenance Training
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
BraunAbility Online Lift Training - Gas Springs
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 ...
Q'Straint Maintenance Training
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
Meritor Maintenance Training
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
BraunAbility Online Lift Training - Hydraulics
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 ...
BraunAbility Online Lift Training - General Overview
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 ...
Statewide Rural & Section 5310 Operators Meeting
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Please join MDOT and fellow Rural and 5310 transit providers for timely updates and discussion.
BraunAbility Online Lift Training - Electrical Troubleshooting
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 ...
Upper Peninsula Regional Transit Meeting
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.
TSI Fundamentals of Bus Collision Investigation
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 ...
2026 Michigan Frontline Conference & Roadeo
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 ...
Statewide Rural & Section 5310 Operators Meeting
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Please join MDOT and fellow Rural and 5310 transit providers for timely updates and discussion.
