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OVERVIEW
Public transit systems that receive federal grants must comply with federal regulations in twenty-three areas in order to establish and maintain their grants. The Federal Transit Administration’s Triennial Review Workshop provides an opportunity for transit systems to get up-to-date information on these critical requirements.
Congress mandates triennial reviews for transit systems receiving Urbanized Area Formula Program funds, U.S.C. 49, Section 5307. The Triennial Review Workshop provides guidance and reference material in each of the areas subject to review. During the two-day program, you will also have the opportunity to share experiences and knowledge with transit professionals from other agencies, and gain an understanding of best practices in the industry.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
These Workshops are designed for transit professionals responsible for planning or managing transit service or compliance programs, as well as those responsible for developing grant applications and managing federally funded programs. Managers at those agencies who are scheduled for a Triennial Review during the Fiscal Year are especially encouraged to attend this workshop, in order to be sure you are aware of any new requirements that will be included in the review, and to assist you in preparing for your upcoming review.
WORKSHOP LEADERS
The Triennial Review Workshops will be conducted by transit professionals who are reviewers for the Federal Transit Administration’s Triennial Review Program. The instructors can provide guidance in each of the twenty-three areas to be reviewed, can answer questions about how to respond to specific questions, can share best industry practices with you, and help refer you to FTA staff or printed guidelines should you require additional information.
FTA Regional Office staff will also attend the Workshop, and will be available to answer questions about your upcoming Triennial Review, or assist you in any area related to your FTA grant program.
The following agenda shows a typical workshop schedule and activities.
AGENDA
Day 1
| 8:00 am |
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Coffee and Danish |
| 8:30 am |
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Welcome and Introductions |
| 9:00-noon |
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Presentation of FTA requirements in the areas of Legal, Financial, Technical and Satisfactory Continuing Control, including questions and discussion |
| Noon-1 pm |
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Lunch on your own |
| 1:00-5:00 pm |
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Presentation of FTA requirements in the areas of Maintenance, Procurement, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Buy America, Suspension/Debarment and Lobbying, including questions and discussion |
Day 2
| 8:00 am |
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Coffee and Danish |
| 8:30 -noon |
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Presentation of FTA requirements in the areas of Planning/POP, Title VI, Public Comment Process, Half Fare, ADA, Charter and School Bus, and National Transit Data base, including questions and discussion |
| Noon-1 pm |
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Lunch on your own |
| 1:00-3:30 pm |
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Presentation of FTA requirements in the areas of Safety and Security, Drug-Free Workplace, Drug and Alcohol Program, Equal Employment Opportunity and ITS Architecture, including questions and discussion |
| 3:30-4:30 pm |
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Wrap-Up, Program Evaluations and Feedback |
REGISTRATION
Please note that the size of the group workshop is limited and the FTA may restrict the number of attendees from any agency to no more than two. If you have any questions about who or how many may attend from your agency please refer to the Triennial Review Workshop Schedule.
2009 Triennial Review Workshop Schedule
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