South West Transit Association
Community Mobility Agenda
Community Mobility
Monday July 28th
Budgeting 101 for Non-Financial Managers
9:30 - 10:30 AM
Presenter: James Oliver, General Manager - Galveston Island Transit
Financial management is always complex work at any size agency. This session is meant for those stepping into leadership roles that include fiscal responsibilities. We’ll discuss budgeting, forecasting revenues & expenses, basic accounting concepts and other skills needed to become a diligent financial manager.
FTA TRaMs
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Presenters: Invited: Gail Lyssy and Lauren Andrews, FTA
Learn about new changes and requirements for working in FTA’s grant management program, TRaMS, directly from Region VI staff.
Strategies for Reducing ADA-Related Lawsuits & Complaints
1:30 - 5:00 PM
Presenter: Jess Segovia, ADA Compliance Consultant & Trainer - ADA Guru
Join Jess Segovia, ADA Guru, as he reviews a number of strategies for reducing ADA-related lawsuits and complaints filed by riders with disabilities. In addition, you will learn how to enhance their ADA Compliance practices in order to be in the best position possible should your transit agency need to defend itself from an FTA complaint, lawsuit, etc. Discussions will include effectively handling pass-ups, the importance of operating policies, enhancing your training program, service oversight practices, rider education efforts, etc.
Speaker Bio: Jess Segovia, ADA Guru, has been creating fully accessible public transportation services and training programs for over 26 years. ADA Guru specializes in the operating requirements of the ADA and has provided comprehensive training and consulting services to over 1,000 transit agencies nationwide. Visit www.ADAguru.co to learn more.
Tuesday July 29th
Community Transit Insurance Program for SWTA
9:30 - 10:30 AM
Presenters: Eddie Thomas and David Cooper, INSURICA
INSURICA will present and discuss a new commercial insurance program for public transit providers. This has been years in the making and now is here.
Session 5 - TBA
10:45 - 11:45 AM