5307/ 5311/ AHTD Forum

Mickey Newcomb, Public Transportation Administrator, AHTD

Transit System Directors/ Managers meet with AHTD Public Transportation staff to discuss Funding and Expenses, Bus Bench Advertising, EEO Title VI, and National Transit Database Reporting. 

FMCSA & Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Programs

Russ Parish, Training and Education Coordinator, ATA

Jim Davis, Drug and Alcohol Consortium Information Manager, ATA 

An effective drug and alcohol testing program requires consistent effort.  This pre-conference workshop will stress the importance and procedures for recordkeeping,  maintaining accurate random selection lists, conducting post-accident tests correctly, recognizing testing form errors, and monitoring collection sites.

Fire Safety

Larry Poage, Safety & Security Director, Ozark Guidance Center

The thought of a vehicle or building fire burning is scary.  Learn from a former firefighter about the kinds and elements of fire and your safest course of action to prevent a tragedy.  See a fire extinguisher demonstration. 

Coffee Break

Breakout Sessions

Wheelchair Tie-Down Demonstrations & Discussion

Russ Parish, ATA - Lionel Young, Q’Straint - Craig Gerold, Sure-Lok

Understanding your liability and knowing how to safely, efficiently secure wheelchairs and other mobility aids on vehicles is a critical component in transporting passengers.  This interactive training will include proper tie-down techniques, reasons for occupant restraints (safety belts), and securement of various mobility aids (including scooters and power chairs).  Manufacturer representatives will be available during the demonstrations to answer product-specific questions.

Personnel Jeopardy!

Danna Young, Attorney, Rose Law Firm

Pick a Category:  Hiring, Firing, Discipline, Retention, or “What the heck do I do now?”  Learn the correct answers to your human resource/ personnel questions as real-life scenarios are featured.

Transportation from hotel to Fish Fry

Registration

Continental Breakfast & Vendor Trade Show

Welcome

Ken Savage, President, Arkansas Transit Association

Mickey Newcomb, Public Transportation Administrator, AHTD

Mayor Pat Hays, City of North Little Rock

Judge Buddy Villines, Pulaski County 

Relationship Strategies for the Workplace

Rebecca Pace, PACE Communications, Virginia Beach, VA

Successful communication requires team-building strategies, effective communication and interpersonal skills, and a strong working knowledge of diverse human interaction.  Learn tools and techniques to achieve better job performances while enhancing productivity, empowering employees, and creating positive morale. 

Morning Break & Vendor Trade Show

Awards Luncheon & ATA Annual Meeting

Keynote: Sherry Little, Deputy Administrator, FTA

Identity Theft

Karen Vorhes, Special Agent, FBI

Identity theft has become prevalent, and we are all at risk.  Hear about this serious problem and what preventive measures you can take to avoid theft of both your personal information and that of your agency. 

Afternoon Break & Vendor Trade Show

Workplace Wheel of Fortune – Employment Law Updates

Carolyn Witherspoon, Attorney, Cross, Gunter, Witherspoon & Galchus

Spinning the Wheel?  Do you cope with sexual harassment, inappropriate tattoos or dress code issues?  How do you handle employee cell phones, message texting, personal use of office computers, ADA issues or investigations?  What drives your compliance with current law?  Learn to legally deal with employees who cannot grasp or skirt the rules while keeping order and a happy, functional staff!

Vendor Trade Show & Door Prizes

6:00 PM

Transportation to Arkansas Governor’s Mansion

6:15 - 8:30 PM

Reception and Dinner at Arkansas Governor’s Mansion

Vendor Recognition Breakfast 

Best Practices in Drug Testing Programs

Dr. Donna Smith, FirstLab

Whether you have an established drug testing program or are just wondering how to begin, knowledge of the collection process is critical.  Learn about astonishing changes in DOT collection regulations and gain valuable guidance for implementing and administering a new drug testing policy.

Morning Break

Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs

Dr. Donna Smith, FirstLab

Every employer is concerned with prescription and over-the-counter drug misuse or abuse, but sometimes, even medications taken properly can affect an employee’s job performance and workplace safety.  Hear expert advice to insure a safe environment for your consumers and staff.

Coordination Plan Report

Dan Dalton, KFH Group

Eligibility for Section 5310 vehicles requires coordination with other transportation providers, and projects funded through the Section 5310, JARC, and New Freedom Programs must be derived from a coordinated transportation plan.  Hear the assessments and recommendations for a more efficient and cost affective transportation program from recently completed plans.

Working Lunch

   CYA (Covering Your "Agency's” Liability)

Danny Farmer, Vice President, Ramsey, Krug, Farrell & Lensing

Jim Gilbert, Administrator, ATA Workers’ Compensation Self-Insured Trust

A comprehensive strategy for organizational risk management requires many components – from informed board members and trained staff who are invested in your program to adequate insurance for directors, employees, consumer trainees, and volunteers.  Discover measures you can take to minimize your risks.

AHTD Forum - Section 5310 Agency Vehicles, 5317 New Freedoms and 5316 Job Access Reverse Commute Program Issues

Mickey Newcomb, Public Transportation Administrator, AHTD

Meet with AHTD staff to learn about Funding Levels, Vehicle Applications, Quarterly Performance Reports, Coordination Plan Updates, and Vehicle Maintenance Issues.