Description
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) intends to enter into a single source contract with the Florida Public Transportation Association (FPTA) for coordination and training events. The FPTA acts as a collective voice in promoting the recognition, use, and improvement of public transportation in the State of Florida. The organization’s major purposes are to provide a forum for the exchange of experiences, discussions, and study of mutual problems among FPTA and to act as a positive force in the State of Florida to foster common policies, requirements, and educational efforts regarding public transportation. The contract will provide essential training opportunities for FPTA and FDOT, as well as technical support and training to agencies delivering rural transit services. The key aspects of the job include:
• Providing a forum for the exchange of experiences and discussions among FPTA members
• Acting as a positive force in the State of Florida to foster common policies and requirements regarding public transportation
• Providing technical support and training to agencies delivering rural transit services
• Coordinating and executing training events related to the transit industry
• Maintaining a well-trained and educated workforce in the public transportation sector