Course Catalog
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), in partnership with the Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) at the University of South Florida is pleased to bring to you the Transit Training and Educational Opportunities catalog. The catalog is comprised of innovative training for the transit professional, featuring online and instructor-led training courses for Florida’s transit agencies. We offer a wide range of training, for the small rural agency to the largest transit systems, Florida is leading the way to meet the demands of the ever changing transit industry. Download the Course Catalog (version 2018).
If you are interested in any of these courses, please contact Stephanie Lewis at the USF Center for Urban Transportation Research or your FDOT District Office representative.
View the Transportation Safety Institute (TSI) training catalog and current course schedule.
Guidelines for New Bus Operator and Annual Refresher Training
The Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) Florida Operations Network and Florida Transit Safety Network have jointly developed “Minimum Fixed Route Bus Operator Training Guidelines” for new bus operators. These guidelines provide for 80 hours of classroom training, 40 hours of behind the wheel training, and up to 80 hours of route training.
The minimum training standards are for new bus operators. Training for experienced bus operators relocating to the agency can be adjusted at the discretion of the bus operator trainer/instructor. Hours are expressed in time per trainee. At the discretion of the instructor, times can be adjusted to accommodate class size.
Refresher Training should be provided annually to all existing bus operators. Usually there are two components of annual refresher training: four (4) to eight (8) hours of classroom training plus behind the wheel observations and instructions.
Instructor Led Training
Unsure if you have an account for your course registration? Use the “Forgot Password” link to look up your account information using either your work/personal email address or username. If you cannot locate your account information please contact Stephanie Lewis, (813) 974-1123 before setting up a new account. For questions regarding any of these training courses, please contact Molly Buffington, (813) 974-7810.
There are no fees to attend these courses for current employees of a Florida public transit agency who meet the criteria identified in the Transit Training Policies and Procedures.
Instructors Course for Transit Trainers (FT00562 -A)
May 15-19, 2023 (M-F: 8:00am – 4:30pm)
LYNX, Orlando FL
Instructors Course for Transit Trainers (FT00562)
August 7-11, 2023 (M-F: 8:00am – 4:30pm)
CUTR, Tampa, FL
Save the date for the following trainings. Subscribe to our listserv to receive notifications when classes are open for enrollment.
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Upcoming Webinars:
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Webinar Recordings
Two Webinar Series: Emergency Preparedness, Mitigation, and Response – COVID-19 and other Pandemics
May 6: Surviving COVID-19: Again and again and again
May 7: Florida Transit Agency COVID-19 Innovative Mitigation Strategies
The Importance of Photography When Conducting Bus Collision Investigation
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May 19, 2020 (2:00-3:00PM EDT)
Communicating Effectively with Seniors and Customers with Disabilities
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June 3, 2020 (2:00-3:00PM EDT)
Accident Report Writing 101 – Documenting a Bus Collision
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July 30, 2020 (11:00AM-12:00PM EDT)
How to Lead with Limited Resources: Leadership Skills for Small and Rural Agencies
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August 11, 2020 (10:00-11:00AM EDT)
Developing Leaders & The Future Ready Workforce
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August 18, 2020 (11:00AM-12:00PM EDT)
Customer Service Strategies
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August 26, 2020 (1:00-2:00PM EDT)
Effective Trainer Skills
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September 24, 2020 (10:00-11:00AM EDT)
The Facts about Paratransit Pre- and Post- Trip Inspections
This webinar is jointly sponsored by the Florida Department of Transportation’s Florida Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP) and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Lively Paratransit Instructional Program (LPIP).
October 20, 2020 (10:00-11:00AM)
Human Trafficking Awareness and Response Tactics for Florida Transit Agencies
October 28, 2020 (2:00-3:00PM)
e-Learning Training Courses
The Art of Defusing Conflict: De-Escalation Techniques for Transit Operators (for Florida public transit agencies only)
Rule Chapter 14-90, Florida Administrative Code: A Review for You – A Course for Bus Transit Drivers (for Florida public transit agencies only)
Curbing Transit Operator Distracted Driving (for Florida public transit agencies only)
Disability Etiquette for Transit Operators (for Florida public transit agencies only)
Conferences & Events
Registration is Open: June 5 – 7, 2023 | FPTA/FDOT/CUTR Professional Development Workshop & Transit Safety and Operations Summit (Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens)
Save the Date: August 29 – 30, 2023 | Transportation Disadvantaged Annual Training Workshop & EXPO (Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld)
Save the Date: April 19-20, 2024 | 2024 Florida Triple Crown Bus Roadeo (Southbank Hotel at Jacksonville Riverwalk, Host Property: Jacksonville Transportation Authority)
Session Recordings: 2021 FPTA/FDOT/CUTR Professional Development Workshop
May, June, and July 2021
Session Recordings: 2020 FPTA/FDOT/CUTR Professional Development Workshop
June & July 2020