Rural Transportation Forum 2011

On Thursday September 29th and Friday September 30th, rural transportation enthusiast gathered in Springfield, Illinois for a productive conversation and learning experience. It was a two day forum that allowed new start transportation providers, funding recipients, and coordinators to discuss concerns and share information with each other. The forum was lead by Ed Heflin – RTAC, with help from John Edmonson-RTAC, Dave Spacek –IDOT, and representatives from DPIT, IPTA, and IDoA.

The conversations included but were not limited to the following topics:

●System Start up: What must occur?
IDOT prospective including expectations
Operator prospective: Administrative and operational

●Money
Local match
Cash Reserves

●IDOT-Grantee communication lines

Comments

CMH said…
What a great forum! As a new HSTP Coordinator in Region 2 I learned a great deal, both from RTAC and IDOT, but also learned a great deal from the new providers, and their questions... Should similar problems or questions arise in Region 2, I am empowered now with viable solutions!!!!The buck stops here!!!
JLBlatti said…
I agree Craig, it was nice to have a "sit down" with IDOT, HSTP, and the Providers in one room having a Q & A. Lets hope Mable can schedule another in the Spring!

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