All MPTA Events
Webinar: Preparing Your Team for the Michigan Statewide Small Bus Roadeo
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Are you a transit manager looking to get your team ready for the Michigan Statewide Small Bus Roadeo Competition? Join us for an informative webinar designed to walk you through everything you need to know to help your drivers prepare, participate, and ...
MDOT Tech Talk - VR Training
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Jeff Williams of Drivers of Tomorrow will share the latest trends in using technology to train transit vehicle operators and mechanics and how that’s impacting the industry. We’ll also hear from Fran Draxton, bus training assistant manager at Pierce ...
Rural Operators Committee
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Addresses State and Federal issues such as funding, maintenance and operations pertaining to community service operators. This committee also works with MPTA Training Coordinator to plan the Rural Transit Manager’s Workshop and advise on new training ...
Upper Peninsula Regional Transit Meeting
4:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Join transit providers from Michigan's Upper Peninsula and beyond for a regional meeting, including an evening social activity and a morning business meeting.
Finance Committee
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
The MPTA Finance Committee works with the MPTA Director of Administrative Services to set the annual budget, maintain monthly budget oversight, and interface with the auditors as necessary. Generally meets monthly prior to the MPTA monthly board meeting.
Finance Committee
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
The MPTA Finance Committee works with the MPTA Director of Administrative Services to set the annual budget, maintain monthly budget oversight, and interface with the auditors as necessary. Generally meets monthly prior to the MPTA monthly board meeting.
Legislative Committee
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Reviews current legislative and budget proposals, analyzes funding formula issues, and coordinates advocacy strategy with MPTA Executive Director, contract lobbyist, and transit allies. Generally meets monthly.
TSI Bus System Safety course (full)
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Kalamazoo Metro Metro is hosting the Bus System Safety course with Transportation Safety Institute (TSI) in June 2025. They currently have 4 seats available if you have anyone you would like to attend. The course will be at Metro, 530 N. Rose Street, ...
Rural Operators Committee
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Addresses State and Federal issues such as funding, maintenance and operations pertaining to community service operators. This committee also works with MPTA Training Coordinator to plan the Rural Transit Manager’s Workshop and advise on new training ...
Finance Committee
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
The MPTA Finance Committee works with the MPTA Director of Administrative Services to set the annual budget, maintain monthly budget oversight, and interface with the auditors as necessary. Generally meets monthly prior to the MPTA monthly board meeting.
Urban Operators Committee
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Addresses State and Federal issues such as funding, maintenance and operations pertaining to urban operators. Shares best practices and highlights emerging issues of interest. Generally meets bi-monthly on the third Thursday of the month.
Legislative Committee
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Reviews current legislative and budget proposals, analyzes funding formula issues, and coordinates advocacy strategy with MPTA Executive Director, contract lobbyist, and transit allies. Generally meets monthly.
