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
Legislative Day
March 29, 2021 (virtual event)
Florida Triple Crown Bus Roadeo (Pending)
April 16-17, 2021 in Jacksonville, FL
Professional Development Workshop & Safety Summit
June 6-9, 2021 in Tampa, FL
Florida Transit Leadership Development Program
June 27-30, 2021 in Orlando, FL
FPTA/CTD Annual Conference & EXPO
October 24-27, 2021 in Daytona Beach, FL
Transit Tuesday Webinars
Ten State Associations across the country are combining efforts and leveraging resources to bring additional training over the next several weeks to their members. These webinars are for members of the following Associations: AZTA, CALACT, CASTA, FPTA, IPTA, PPTA, SWTA, TPTA, VTA and WSTA.
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.