NATP 2020 Manager's Workshop and Technology Fair

Description

The Manager’s Workshop and Technology Fair is a great time for learning, but more importantly, it is a time for networking. Even though we will be practicing physical distancing and masks are strongly encouraged, you can catch up with old friends, meet newer managers, get updates from NDOT, and visit with software vendors. 

Plan to attend either in-person or virtually and you can register for one or both days. Register below or click here to download event brochure

On August 5, join us for an innovative technology fair. 

• Do you want to schedule a ride with 2 clicks?  
• Want to reduce no shows and late cancellations with an automated phone call reminder system
• Interested in replacing on board fare collection by scanning pre-paid fare cards?  
• Would you like to run a download one spreadsheet with all your monthly operating statistics instead of collecting paper logs from your drivers to track and report vehicle revenue miles and hours of service?  

If you answered YES to any of these questions, then plan to attend the NATP/NDOT Technology Fair!

NDOT has pre-approved transit software vendors who will be on hand to demonstrate their system capabilities and answer your questions.  Learn more about how affordable technology solutions can help your agency with scheduling, dispatching, fare collection and data reporting.  Whether you have 2 vehicles or 20, technology can help you save time and improve efficiencies.  

Managers, drivers and dispatchers are strongly encouraged to attend this exciting event and take advantage of this opportunity!

The NATP Annual Meeting will be held on August 5. During the meeting we will provide an update on association business, announce election results and present awards. 

On August 6, Kari Ruse, NDOT Transit Manager, the NDOT Transit Team and our partners at the University will provide an all-day training and answer your questions. 

Topics will include the following:

1. COVID 19/CARES Act update
2. Protecting civil rights during a pandemic
3. Vehicle applications
4. Transit facility construction applications
5. Future funding
6. Dashboard updates

Bill Bivin, the Statewide Mobility Manager, will be on hand to give updates including:

1. Current projects, including technology, intercity bus projects, Northeast region coordination and Norfolk Flexroute
2. Statewide Public Relations
3. Statewide Mobility Manager
4. Future projects
5. Understanding your systems data

Agenda

August 5 – Technology Fair, Annual Meeting and Banquet

8:00 – 8:30        Registration and breakfast
8:30 – 8:45        Welcome
8:45 – 9:15        First Round Demo - QRyde
9:25 – 9:55        Second Round Demo - RouteMatch
9:55 – 10:10      Break
10:10 – 10:40    Third Round Demo – Trip Spark (virtual)
10:50 – 11:20    Fourth Round Demo - Passiotech
11:30 – 12:00    Fifth Round Demo – Shah
12:00 – 12:45    Lunch
12:45 – 1:15      Sixth Round Demo - Ecolane
1:25 – 1:55        Seventh Round Demo – Trip Master
2:05 – 2:35        Eighth Round Demo – VIA (virtual)
2:35 – 4:00        Break and Open Networking with Vendors
4:15 – 5:15        NATP Annual Meeting (members only)
6:00                   Banquet

Note: Vendors are planning to be onsite except were noted as a virtual demonstration. This is subject to change based on travel restrictions. 

August 6 – Manager’s Workshop

8:00 – 8:30        Registration and breakfast
8:30 – 10:00      Manager’s Course
10:00 – 10:15    Break
10:15 – 11:45    Session continued
11:45 – 12:30    Lunch
12:30 – 2:00      Session continued
2:00 – 2:15        Break
2:15 – 3:45        Session continued
3:45                   Adjourn

Given the current COVID-19 pandemic, as an attendee I agree to abide by any and all hygiene, health and safety measures NATP puts in place to protect attendees and staff during the event including, but not limited to, wearing of facemasks is strongly encouraged, regular hand sanitation and social distancing rules. All state and local directed health measures will be enforced. You may not attend, if you have at the time of the event, or anytime within 14 days before the event, any of the following symptoms: a cough, fever, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, flu-like symptoms, gastrointestinal upset or experienced a loss of taste or smell.

NATP reserves the right to cancel the in-person portion of this event and transfer all registrations to virtual participation. A refund will be given for all written requests. If the event is cancelled, a full refund will be provided.

Note: Travel expenses and registration fees for managers, drivers and dispatchers to attend this event will be reimbursed 100% through the RTAP program.

By registering for this event, you consent that photos and videos of you at the event may be published in print or posted online in online photo albums; on photo/video-sharing sites such as YouTube; on social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter; and in other Web-based media at the sole discretion of NATP.