The swiftly changing landscape of transit technology can be difficult to keep up with, especially for small agencies with minimal capacity. Fortunately, there are resources available to these agencies at no cost. One of these resources is the National Center for Applied Transit Technology (N-CATT) and their technical assistance work. Andrew Carpenter, N-CATT’s director, will talk to attendees about the technical assistance you can receive—from figuring out where to start in tech investment to nailing down specifications for a new fare payment system—and how the center can work with you.

Contact: Janet Geissler at GeisslerJ1@Michigan.gov 

The city of Detroit recently launched two new transit services that use autonomous shuttles. One targets older adults and people with disabilities, providing access to over 100 locations around the city; the other loops from Corktown through downtown to the East Jefferson Riverfront and is open to the general public. Learn more about these services from Tim Slusser, Detroit's chief of mobility innovation.

Contact: Janet Geissler at GeisslerJ1@Michigan.gov 

Meeting details TBD, or visit https://www.mptaonline.org/training-opportunities-calendar/training-calendar

Experts from Maner Costerisan will explain how you can use data reports from your accounting program to improve your agency’s operations. 

Contact: Janet Geissler at GeisslerJ1@Michigan.gov 

You can find the meeting link in the OPT, or by contacting Janet Geissler.

This month’s meeting will be hosted by Midland County Connection at 884 E Isabella Rd in Midland.

Meeting starts at 11:00 AM. Meeting packets and virtual meeting link is sent out by Eric Sprague (Bay Metro). To be added to the list, contact Eric at esprague@baymetro.com

Please note the change in venue from our normal meeting location.

For questions or information, contact Jamie Forbes at jforbes@saginaw-stars.com

Register for the Roadeo Prep Webinar here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjUmPBydopGly-RPHSS90CY3B3hVL9DctSGuluwHCLDDPyBg/viewform?usp=sf_link

This event will take place on Thursday, April 11th at 1:00 pm (Registration deadline is Monday, April 8, 2024). A link will be sent when registration closes.

Invitation to the MASSTrans Annual Meeting on September 7th, 2023

Fellow MASSTrans Members,

We are pleased to extend an invitation to you for the upcoming MASSTrans Annual Meeting on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at 11:00 AM. Whether you are a regular attendee or this will be your first meeting, your participation is not only welcomed but encouraged.

The meeting offers an opportunity to reflect on what we, as a collective group, have accomplished over the past year and to strategize for the forthcoming year. We will commence the meeting at 11:00 AM and enjoy a fully catered lunch beginning around 12:15 PM.

What sets MASSTrans apart from other associations in the state is our unity as a group of public transits, all faced with similar challenges and committed to finding shared solutions. We continuously strive to impact both individual and greater goods through collaboration, advocacy, and training on matters significant to you. Your voice is integral to our mission, and your presence helps ensure that the association remains aligned with its core values and goals.

This year's annual meeting will take place at the Stahl Event Barn in McBain, Michigan (9421 S. Lucas Rd, McBain, MI 49657). Please note that the facility is an old barn without heating or air conditioning, so dress accordingly for comfort. (Even in hot weather, the venue tends to remain cool.)

If you plan to attend, please RSVP by Thursday, August 31st, using the link provided below so that we can make appropriate arrangements for catering.

Please RSVP here: https://wexexpress.typeform.com/masstrans

Your participation is key to the continued success of MASSTrans, and we look forward to seeing you there.

For more details, visit https://www.masstrans.org/conference

The deadline for Roadeo registration is July 14, 2023.

This event is by reservation only. For questions, contact Carrie Thompson at carrie@wexexpress.us.

This year’s annual meeting will be held at the Stahl Event Barn in McBain.

Stahl Event Barn
9421 S. Lucas Rd
McBain, MI 49657

The Roadeo will be held on Thursday, July 28th. The Frontline Conference will be held on Friday, July 29th through Sunday, July 31st. For more details, go to the conference page here: https://www.masstrans.org/conference

View our speaker Lineup
Sessions and schedule

For any questions, please contact Carrie Thompson at carrie@wexexpress.us

Demo link and details will be sent via calendar invite. If you have questions, please reach out to Aaron at aaron@wexexpress.us

More details will be available soon.

Additional information will be added soon.

Passio is the sister company to Ecolane and provides their solution with the fixed route capabilities. Passio Technologies will be showing off their fixed route solutions on Wednesday, April 13th at 10:00 am EST.