KUTC

Resources

2001 KUTC Lending Library Catalog (KUTC, 2001)
Kansas Trans Reporter Newsletter Article Index - 1995-2004.
Kansas State Management Plan (KUTC, 2000)
Kansas Transit Provider Directory( Updated web site, KUTC, 2005)
Kansas Section 5309 Handbook(KUTC, 2001)
Riders' Rights and Responsibilities sample document
Transit Vehicle Inspections: A Handbook for Rural Transit Providers. (KUTC, 1997) New listing on the web page. Order the accompanying video from the video lending library.)
Kansas Interstate Application Packet

Transit Fact Sheets

The Art of Cost Allocation(KUTC, 2001)
Determining Functional Ability Under the ADA(KUTC, 2001)
Just in Case: Safety Procedures to Live By(KUTC, 2001)
Marketing in Rural Transit: A Manager's Guide to Market Planning
Pupil Transportaton or Public Transportation: Guidelines for public transit providers who transport students to and from school (KUTC, 2001)
New! Ten Tips for Safety-Sensitvie Staff Who Must Take Medications. (KUTC, 2003)
Working with Difficult Passengers(KUTC, 2001)

Transit Technical Assistance Materials

Marketing

New! A Handbook for Effective Advertising and Marketing of Community Transit. Handbook developed by CTAA in 1989, written by Ilium Associates, Inc. Produced to help a community transit manager plan and implement effective advertising and marketing programs.

National RTAP Technical Assistance Briefs

New! Volunteers in Transportation: Some Issues to Consider. Technical Assistance Brief #1, revised 2001. Advantages and disadvantages for establishing volunteer transportation services.
New! Vehicle Procurement. Technical Assistance Brief #2, revised 2001. Five steps to effective vehicle procurement.
New! Risk Management for Rural Transit Systems. Technical Assistance Brief #8, revised 2001. Importance of risk management, outline of six steps of risk management and strategies for managing risk.
New! Managing System Safety for Rural Transit. Technical Assistance Brief #13, revised 2001. An outline to develop and implement a safety and security plan for rural transit systems.
New! Getting Started -- Creating a Vision & Strategy for Community Transit. Technical Assistance Brief #21, revised 2001. Describes a seven-part process for either starting a new transportation system or expanding and modifying existing transportation services.
New! Developing, Designing and Delivering Community Transportation Services. Technical Assistance Brief #22, revised 2001. A companion to "Getting Started" brief, outlines steps to developing and delivering services.

Safety

Sample Policies

Service Planning Resources

Transit Regulations

Head Start Transportation Final Rule Issued January 18, 2001

Kansas Rural Transit Provider Handbook

Preface

Frequently Asked Questions

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Introduction

Chapter 2 - Relevant Legislation and Eligibility

Chapter 3 - Preparing Grant Applications and Grants Administration

Chapter 4 - Section 5310 Program Management

Chapter 5 - Section 5311 Program Managemnet

Chapter 6 - Managing FTA/State Secured Property

Chapter 7 - Maintenance

Chapter 8 - Competitive Procurement

Chapter 9 - Vehicle Sharing and Leasing Equipment

Chapter 10 - Buy America--Requirements and Reporting

Chapter 11 - Strategic Planning

Chapter 12 - Marketing Strategies

Chapter 13 - Training and Technical Assistance

Chapter 14 - Coordination

Chapter 15 - Forming and Maintaining a CTD

Chapter 16 - Complying with the ADA

Chapter 17 - Civil Rights Compliance

Chapter 18 - FTA Drug and Alcohol Program and Drug-Free Workplace

Chapter 19 - Glossary

Chapter 20 - Resources

Index

Delaware'sTransit Vehicle Emergency Evacuation

Rural and Small Urban Transit Management Self-Assessment Tool

What's New?

Kansas Trans Reporter April 2012 now available.
Check out the latest issue of the Kansas Trans Reporter.

Kansas Trans Reporter January 2012 now available.
Check out the latest issue of the Kansas Trans Reporter.

KDOT's Rural Intercity Bus Survey
Participate in an important survey that will help shape the future of transportation in Kansas. KDOT is conducting a study on intercity bus needs in Kansas. Take a few minutes to complete this survey with your input.

Kansas County Demographics 2010
A table that provides key demographic figures updated for 2010 to assist with your 5310/5311 applications to KDOT. (3 pages)

The Economic Impact of Public Transportation in Rural Kansas
This fact sheet explores the economic impact of regionalized, coordinated transit services.

Kansas Trans Reporter October 2011 now available.
Check out the latest issue of the Kansas Trans Reporter.

Kansas Regional Transit Pilot Program Planning
A set of resources including fact sheets, white papers, and videos to support the development of Regional Transit Systems in Kansas, beginning in 2009. Scroll to the section labeled "Kansas Regional Tranit Pilot Program Planning."

Kansas Rural Transit Management 101 Handbook
A one-day orientation and update to the Kansas Rural Transit Program was provided as a pre-conference session to the 2010 Kansas Public Transit Association Meeting in Hutchinson, Kansas. This document is the handbook that was distributed at this meeting covering selected topics on the rural transit program.

Coordinating Rural Transit Requires Thinking Outside the Box
Kansas rural regional transit pilots have developed a road map for coordinating transit in rural areas. This fact sheet originally published in the July 2010 edition of the Kansas Trans Reporter details a process that other communities might follow.

Sample Transit Policies and Procedures
A template for a set of transit policies and procedures. Provided by Dave Cyra, United We Ride Ambassador, Community Transportation Association of America, 2010.

Bettendorf Vehicle Advertising Rate and Discount Card
Considering on-vehicle advertising. Check out this sample of rates and advertising packages from Bettendorf Transit in Iowa.

New Kansas RTAP Regional Coordination Fact Sheets and Videos Available
Two new fact sheets and videos on rural coordination and mobility management are available for download. Visit the "Resources to Download" page. The videos and fact sheets are available under Transit Fact Sheets.

Kansas Transit Provider Directory
Click here for a list of Kansas transit agencies by county.

Diabetes and the Transit Driver
A link to a list of helpful sites on the Kansas RTAP website that answer questions about diabetes and transit drivers. To read about Diabetes and the Transit Driver, click here

Drug and Alcohol Program Manager Questionnaire
Sample questionnaire with questions to help prepare for an audit of compliance with the Federal Transit Administration Drug and Alcohol Program

Charter Service Final Rule Fact Sheet
FTA published a final rule for charter service with an effective date of April 30, 2008. This one-page fact sheet provides a summary of the features of the revised charter regulations.

Kansas University Transportation Center