Rural Transit Managers Workshop (RTMW)
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 8:00 AM - Wednesday, April 16, 2025 2:00 PM (EDT)
Description
The Rural Transit Managers Workshop (RTMW) is a two-day program providing essential training tailored to rural transit managers and specialized service providers. The workshop includes refresher training on essential topics, timely updates of concern, roundtable discussions, and many opportunities for engaging with Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) staff.
Attendees typically include nearly 100 directors and managers from 50+ Michigan transit providers, as well as 20+ MDOT staff. The agenda allows for regular meals, refreshment breaks, and an evening networking reception. The sessions and speakers will be confirmed and announced soon!
Our 2025 program will begin on Tuesday April 15 at 8:30 am and continues Wednesday April 16 at 8:30 am, and will adjourn following lunch and an optional afternoon session (until 2pm).
Breakfast and lunch will be provided each day. On Tuesday afternoon, a networking reception will include hot hors d'oeuvres, but dinner will be on your own.
This workshop is eligible for reimbursement through the Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP) agency funds, and registration is on an individual basis.
Draft Agenda:
Tuesday, April 15
- 8:00am - Registration and breakfast
- 8:30am - 4:15pm - Educational Sessions
- 4:15pm - Networking Reception
Wednesday, April 16
- 8:00am - Registration and breakfast
- 8:30am - 12:15pm - Educational Sessions
- 12:15pm - Closing lunch
- 1:00 - 2:00pm - Optional Additional Session
Tentative topics include:
- MDOT Fundamentals for Transit Success
- MDOT Compliance Update
- MDOT OPT Update
- Transit Technology Budgeting & Marketing
- ADA Digital Compliance
- Navigating NEMT
- Community Partnerships & Revenue Contracting
- Legislative Update
- Human Resources & Legal Updates
- Agency Panel on Leveraging Local Millages
Program Registration: $170 for individuals, $145 early discounted rate (before March 14).
Please note that your lodging arrangements must be made separately, but a hotel room block is available at the Courtyard Mt. Pleasant for $98.00 per night. Last Day to Book: Friday, March 14, 2025
Book your group hotel rate for the Courtyard Mt. Pleasant.
Sponsorship opportunities:
- Lanyard - $500 – 1 available - includes custom name/logo on attendee lanyards (Please ask us about sponsoring lanyards for all 2025 events)
- Attendee gift sponsor - $250 – 2 available – Includes recognition on all communications and distribution of sponsor’s promotional item to all attendees
- Breakfast - $500 – 1 available - includes recognition on all communications, materials on breakfast tables, and brief remarks at breakfast
- Lunch – $500 – 2 available – includes recognition on all communications, materials on lunch tables, and brief remarks at lunch
- Breaks - $500 – 1 available - includes recognition on all communications, verbal recognition, and materials at break stations
- Reception - $750 – 1 available – includes recognition on all communications & materials at reception
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2400 East Campus Drive
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 United States
The Courtyard Mt. Pleasant at Central Michigan University is ideally located off US-127. Enjoy our spacious guest rooms and suites featuring a large, well-lit work desk, flat screen HDTV and complimentary Wi-Fi. Visit our on-site fitness center, business center and enjoy a swim in our indoor pool. Start your morning with Starbucks coffee and a healthy breakfast in our on-site Bistro which also serves dinner and cocktails in the evening. Whether you are visiting for business or pleasure, the Courtyard is the perfect place to relax and recharge.