BACKGROUND
Public transit systems and agencies that receive Federal grants must comply with Federal regulations in 24 areas in order to establish and maintain their grants. The Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) Triennial Review Workshop provides an opportunity for transit systems and other public agencies to get up-to-date information on these critical requirements.
Congress mandates Triennial Reviews for agencies 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 information, experiences, and best practices with transit professionals from other agencies. The workshop is free of charge, but participants are responsible for room, board, and transportation.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Triennial Review Workshops are designed for grantees 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 Fiscal Year 2010 are especially encouraged to attend this Workshop. The workshop will ensure that your organization is aware of new review requirements and assist you in preparing for an upcoming review.
Due to space limitations, two registrants per grantee/agency will be accepted, up to a maximum of forty attendees for the workshop. Additional registrations will be accepted on a space-available basis. Please contact Dawn Hanson at (703) 821-8674 with any questions.
WORKSHOP LEADERS
The Triennial Review Workshop will be conducted by transit professionals who are reviewers for the FTA's Triennial Review Program. The instructors will provide guidance in each of the 24 areas to be reviewed, answer questions about how to respond to specific review areas, and share industry best practices. Staff from the FTA will attend the workshop and be available to answer questions about your upcoming Triennial Review, assist you in any area related to your FTA grant program, and refer you to printed guidelines or other resources should you require additional information.
AGENDA
DAY 1 - May 11, 2010
8:30 am -Participant Check-in; Coffee and Danish
9:00 am - Welcome and Introductions
10:00-noon - Presentation of FTA requirements in the areas of Legal, Financial, Technical, and Satisfactory Continuing Control
Participant questions and group discussion
Noon-1:00 pm - Lunch on your own
1:00-4:15 pm - Presentation of FTA requirements in the areas of Maintenance, Procurement, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Buy America, Debarment and Suspension, and Lobbying
4:15-4:45 pm - OIG Presentation – Waste, Fraud and Abuse.
4:30-5:00 pm - Participant questions and group discussion
Day 2 - May 12, 2010
8:30 am - Coffee and Danish
9:00-noon - Presentation of FTA requirements in the areas of Planning/POP, Title VI, Public Comment Process, Half Fare, ADA, Charter Bus, School Bus, and National Transit Data base
Noon-1:00 pm - Lunch on your own
1:00-3:30 pm - Presentation of FTA requirements in the areas of Safety and Security, Drug-Free Workplace, Drug and Alcohol Program, Equal Employment Opportunity, ITS Architecture and ARRA
Participant questions and group discussion
3:30-4:30 pm - Wrap-Up, Program Evaluations, and Feedback
LOCATION
The two-day workshop will be held at the following location:
Arkansas Transit Association - Arkansas Public Transit Safety and Resource Center (Directions)
620 West Broadway
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 372-8900 - Toll Free (877) 372-8904
FY10_TR_Wkshop_Reg_6_LittleRock_AR.pdf (108.50 kb)