Florida Public Transportation Association
FPTA is one of the most active state transit associations in the nation. We represent urban and rural systems across our state, with our programs providing over 231 million fixed route trips to Florida residents and visitors, and an additional 11 million paratransit trips.
Event Information
October 24-27, 2021 in Daytona Beach
The FPTA/CTD Annual Conference + EXPO dates have been finalized via member survey and committee decision. We understand this is close to APTA’s rescheduled conference dates, however, we did not have good options for moving our dates. We look forward to seeing you in person this year!
Call for Speaker Proposals
Deadline Extension: By close of business Monday, June 21, 2021
We are currently accepting speaker proposals for the FPTA/CTD Annual Conference + EXPO.
Presentations should provoke discussion and audience engagement, as well as facilitate knowledge transfer and the development of new skills.
FPTA/FDOT/CUTR Professional Development Workshops
The 2021 FPTA/FDOT/CUTR Professional Development Workshop is celebrating 20 years with 27 virtual sessions being held throughout May, June, and July using Adobe Connect. Registration is Open!
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June 8 @ 10am: Transit Capacity and Quality of Service Manual
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June 10 @ 2pm: Drug & Alcohol Program Management for “5310-only” Agencies
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June 14 @ 2pm: Fare Free Transit Systems: Issues and Opportunities
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June 16 @ 10am: The Journey Forward: Advancing Equity in Transportation Planning
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June 18 @ 10am: Battery Electric Bus Challenges
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June 21 @ 1pm: Rural Public Transportation and Mobility Management Trends and Opportunities
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June 23 @ 2pm: Florida Transit Safety and Operations (FTSON) Quarterly Meeting
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June 25 @ 10am: Florida Association of Paratransit Technicians
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June 28 @ 11am: Emergency Management Tabletop Exercises for Small and Rural Transit Agencies
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July 7 @ 10am: PSTA and DTPW celebrate two first-of-their-kind premium transit service initiatives in the Tampa Bay and South Florida regions
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July 9 @ 10am: Be Equipped to Be Successful
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July 12 @ 10am: Embracing the Change: Partnering with Taxi and TNC Services to Enhance Public Transportation
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July 14 @ 10am: Introducing New Statewide Cost Allocation Resources: Moving Towards a Consistent and Coordinated Approach
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July 16 @ 10am: Introduction to Hazard Risk Assessments
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July 19 @ 2pm: FTA Drug & Alcohol Regulatory Updates and Program Resources
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July 22 @ 10am: Autonomous Vehicles Session
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July 27 @ 2pm: Florida Small and Rural Transit Agency Defensive Driving Training Program
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July 28 @ 10am: Small and Rural Transit Agency Roundtable Discussion
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July 30 @ 10am: TRIPS Invoicing and Procurement Procedures
CUTR/FDOT Operator Barrier Guidance Document
FDOT and CUTR have developed a guidance document that agencies should review if designing and installing temporary barriers to limit operator exposure to the COVID-19 virus. Since there are many safety factors to consider when designing and installing these barriers,...
CTAA Develops Single Source for COVID-19 Safety Protocols
Thank you to CTAA for developing the following set of COVID-19 safety protocols (PDF) by collecting — in a single place — all of the guidance from a variety of federal agencies. Where no (or limited) actual guidance is available, CTAA has collected the best practical...
FTA Safety Advisory 20-01: Recommended Actions to Reduce the Risk of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Among Transit Employees and Passengers
This Safety Advisory recommends that transit agencies develop and implement procedures and practices consistent with all applicable guidance and information provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health...
CDC Guidance Documents for Transit Agencies
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a series of coronavirus guidance documents for transit agencies. Topics include how employers and employees can protect transportation staff from exposure, guidance for cleaning and proper use of...
Guidance for Florida’s Transit Providers on Governor’s EO 20-91
FDOT has responded to several questions regarding Governor DeSantis's Executive Order 20-91. Please view this guidance here. Additionally, on behalf of FDOT, CUTR has prepared 'COVID-19 - Emergency Management Tips and Practices for Bus Transit Systems' here.
State of Florida: Stay at Home Governor’s Executive Order
Please see the attached Executive Order from Governor DeSantis issuing a stay at home order for the entire state of Florida. There are exceptions listed in the order and the stay at home order takes effect on 12:01 AM April 03, 2020.