2023 Spring Conference Agenda - Montana Transit Association

MTA Spring Training Conference and Vendor EXPO
Missoula, Montana

Hilton Garden Inn
3720 N Reserve St,
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 532-5300

May 15-19th, 2023

Conference Sponsors

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Monday, May 15
7:30 - 8:00am Registration
8:00 - Noon           PASS Training -downloadable course                                description above
Noon - 1:00 p.m.   Lunch - on your own

1:00 - 5:00 p.m.       PASS training cont'd

Tuesday, May 16

8:00 - Noon              PASS Training cont'd

Noon - 1:00 p.m.      Lunch - on your own

1:00 - 5:00 p.m.      PASS training concludes

Wednesday, May 17
7:00 - 8:00 a.m.        Conference Registration
                               Conference Welcome- Rusty Logan, MTA President
                       Housekeeping

8:00 - Noon       Grant Management-
                                          Julie Shaffer & Christy Campoll, RLS & Associates
Grantees have a responsibility to comply with regulatory requirements and to be aware of all pertinent materials to assist in the management of federally-assisted grants. The training will address post-award grant administration and project management activities for Section 5307 and 5311 Transit Administration (FTA) grant programs. Including the most up-to-date available guidance for these programs. The training is intended to assist grantees with understanding grant requirements of administering FTA-funded projects, meeting grant responsibilities, and reporting requirements. The training will include a breakout session to address the requirements and grants management practices specific to the Section 5307 and the 5311 programs.
Introductions
          Section 1- Financial Management
          Section 2- Technical Capacity
          Section 3- Maintenance
          Section 4- Civil Rights (ADA, Title VI, DEI)
          Section 5- Procurement
          Section 6- Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)

10:00 - 10:30 a.m.    Break

Noon - 2:00 p.m.     Vendor EXPO & networking luncheon

2:00 - 5:00 p.m.    Grant Management Continued

3:00 - 3:15 p.m.       Break

5:30 - 8:00 p.m        Networking Event

Thursday, May 18

7:30 - 8:00 a.m     Late Registration

8:00 - Noon    Grant Management Continues-
          Section 7-Legal
          Section 8- Satisfactory Continuing Control
          Section 9- Planning and Coordination
          Section 10- Public Comment Process, Fare Increase, Half Fare &
                               Service Reductions
          Section 11- Charter Bus
          Section 12- School Bus
          Section 13- Drug and Alcohol
          Section 14- Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity, Equity Inclusion
          Section 15- Other Service Requirements - Break Out Session

10:30 - 10:45 a.m.    Break*

Noon - 2:00 p.m.     Vendor EXPO and Networking Lunch

2:00 - 5:00 p.m.    Grant Management Continues

3:00 - 3:15 p.m.    Break

5:00 - 6:00 p.m.        Happy Hour -

6:00 p.m.       Awards Banquet and Silent Auction
                                        (bar open until 6:30 or 7:00 p.m. - Cash bar)

Friday, May 19

7:00 - 8:00 a.m.     Breakfast

8:00 - 8:30 a.m.       FTA Update
8:30 - 9:00 a.m.       MDT Update
9:00 - 11:00 a.m     MTA Business Meeting
                                 Election of Officers
                                 Coordinator's Report
                                 Roundtable Discussions

11:00 a.m. Adjournment