Fundamentals of Public Transit

This course takes a broad approach to severaltopics in public transportation. Many newor recently hired public transportation staff may have little or no public transportation background, experience, or education. This course would address these concerns and also help to upgrade the skills of some more seasoned staff.

Who Should Attend

Beginning or advanced level publictransportation professionals

Topics Include

 Week 1

- An introduction to public transit

- Benefits of public transit

- Public transit funding

Week 2

- Operations/maintenance

- Planning consideration

- Management consideration

Week 3

- Characteristics of riders

- Marketing

- Multimodalism and innovations

Week 4

- Mobility management

- Importance of the ADA

- Safety, security, and emergency

Details

Mon., May 14-Fri., June 8 -- ONLINE

Instructor: Peter Albrecht

Early Bird: $550 (register by Apr. 16)

Fee: $650

CEUS: 1.4

Program No. 7510-Z105

Register online at sce-registration.uwm.edu, or call 414-227-3200 or 800-222-3623.