For more information on the following workshops, please contact the person listed for the training course. Click on course name to download/view training class details. If you have an idea for a training course or would like to host a course, please contact Stephanie Lewis.

There are no fees to attend these courses for current employees of a Florida public transit agency who meet the criteria identified in the Transit Training Policies & Procedures.

Unsure if you have an account for your course registration? Use the “Forgot Password” link to look up your account information using either your work/personal email address or username. If you cannot locate your account information please contact Stephanie Lewis, (813) 974-1123 before setting up a new account.

RTAP Training

Florida Small and Rural Transit Agency Bus Operator Training Program
Download the newly released Florida Small and Rural Transit Agency Bus Operator Training Program. The training program contains minimum suggested bus operator core training elements and resources.

If you need assistance utilizing or accessing the Florida Small and Rural Transit Agency Bus Operator Training Program, please contact the Florida RTAP Project team, Stephanie Lewis, zavacki@usf.edu or Roberta Yegidis, ryegidis@usf.edu.

Instructor Led Training

Supervisor and Leadership Training for Florida Transit Agencies
January 17 – 18, 2024 (W-Th: 8:00am – 4:30pm)
LeeTran | Ft. Myers, FL

Transit Industrial Safety Management (FT00457)
January 29 – February 2, 2024 (M-Th: 8:00am-4:30pm and F: 8:00am-12:00pm)
CUTR | Tampa, FL

Transit Bus System Safety (FT00533)*
February 26 – March 1, 2024 (M-Th: 8:00am-4:30pm and F: 8:00am-12:00pm)
CUTR | Tampa, FL

Fundamentals of Bus Collision Investigation (FT00435)*
March 4 – 8, 2024 (M-Th: 8:00am-4:30pm and F: 8:00am-12:00pm)
CUTR | Tampa, FL

* Courses required for Transit Safety and Security Program (TSSP) Certificate

Save the date for the following trainings. Subscribe to our listserv to receive notifications when classes are open for enrollment.

SMS Principles for Transit (FT00564)
April 30 – May 2, 2024
CUTR, Tampa, FL

Recorded Webinars

The Importance of Photography When Conducting Bus Collision Investigation
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May 19, 2020 (2:00-3:00PM EDT)

Communicating Effectively with Seniors and Customers with Disabilities
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June 3, 2020 (2:00-3:00PM EDT)

Accident Report Writing 101 – Documenting a Bus Collision
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July 30, 2020 (11:00AM-12:00PM EDT)

How to Lead with Limited Resources: Leadership Skills for Small and Rural Agencies
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August 11, 2020 (10:00-11:00AM EDT)

Customer Service Strategies
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August 26, 2020 (1:00-2:00PM EDT)

Effective Trainer Skills
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September 24, 2020 (10:00-11:00AM EDT)

The Facts about Paratransit Pre- and Post- Trip Inspections
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October 20, 2020 (10:00-11:00AM)

Human Trafficking Awareness and Response Tactics for Florida Transit Agencies
This webinar is sponsored by the Florida Department of Transportation’s Florida Transit Safety and Operations Network (FTSON).
October 28, 2020 (2:00-3:00PM)

The Importance of Evidence When Conducting Bus Collision Investigations
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August 24, 2021 (11:00AM-12:00PM)

Internal Agency Communcation – Best Practices
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November 2, 2022 (2:00-3:30PM)

Uncovering the Truth Bus Accident Investigation
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October 3, 2023 (1:00-2:30PM)

Never Surprise Them at the Podium – Building Relationships and Informing Decision Makers in Advance
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October 19, 2023 (2:00-3:00pm)

Everyone can be a Leader
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October 30, 2023 (1:00-2:00pm)

Other Training Opportunities

Developing Leaders & The Future Ready Workforce
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August 18, 2020 (11:00AM-12:00PM EDT)

Course Catalog

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), in partnership with the Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) at the University of South Florida is pleased to bring to you the Transit Training and Educational Opportunities catalog. The catalog is comprised of innovative training for the transit professional, featuring online and instructor-led training courses for Florida’s transit agencies. We offer a wide range of training, for the small rural agency to the largest transit systems, Florida is leading the way to meet the demands of the ever changing transit industry. Download the 2018 Course Catalog

e-Learning Training Class

The Art of Defusing Conflict: De-Escalation Techniques for Transit Operators (for Florida public transit agencies only)

Rule Chapter 14-90, Florida Administrative Code: A Review for You – A Course for Bus Transit Drivers (for Florida public transit agencies only)

Curbing Transit Operator Distracted Driving (for Florida public transit agencies only)

Disability Etiquette for Transit Operators (for Florida public transit agencies only)

Conferences & Events

Save the Date: April 19-20, 2024 | 2024 Florida Triple Crown Bus Roadeo (Southbank Hotel at Jacksonville Riverwalk, Host Property: Jacksonville Transportation Authority)

Save the Date: June 3 – 5, 2024 | FPTA/FDOT/CUTR Professional Development Workshop & Transit Safety and Operations Summit (Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens)

Save the Date: September 22-25, 2024 | FPTA/CTD Annual Conference + EXPO

Session Recordings: 2021 FPTA/FDOT/CUTR Professional Development Workshop
May, June, and July 2021

Session Recordings: 2020 FPTA/FDOT/CUTR Professional Development Workshop
June & July 2020