Paratransit Manager's Skills, Qualifications, and Needs
Paratransit Manager's Skills, Qualifications, and Needs

Author: John F. Potts

Publisher: Transportation Research Board

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 62

ISBN-13: 0309097940

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This synthesis documents current requirements for being a paratransit manager and actual experiences of current paratransit managers in their positions. Transit mangers, policy makers, educators, trainers, human resource directors, and stakeholders, as well as current and future paratransit professionals, will find the results valuable in determining action steps needed to enhance the profession and paratransit service delivery. In addition, it offers information from general managers, chief operating officers, and paratransit advisory committees about college degrees desired and guidance offered aspiring paratransit managers. Technology proficiency and knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act were identified as the most needed skills. College educations were recommended by a majority of the professionals, with business management identified as the most desirable area of study; however, aside from this, successes in the field were attributed to specifics such as ethics, customer relations, communications, management and supervision, and sensitivity.

Integrating School Bus and Public Transportation Services in Non-urban Communities
Integrating School Bus and Public Transportation Services in Non-urban Communities

Author: Transit Cooperative Research Program

Publisher: Transportation Research Board

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13: 9780309066174

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This report will be of interest to managers of public transportation and school bus systems, transportation planning and operations professionals, policy makers, and others interested in the potential for coordinating or integrating school bus and public transportation services in non-urban areas. The report identifies and discusses issues associated with such coordination or integration, and provides 13 case studies of communities that have successfully coordinated or integrated some aspect of school and public transportation services. The report also provides an implementation guide that suggests "next steps" for non-urban communities seeking to give serious consideration to the coordination or integration of school and public transportation services.

Vehicle Operator Recruitment, Retention, and Performance in ADA Complementary Paratransit Operations
Vehicle Operator Recruitment, Retention, and Performance in ADA Complementary Paratransit Operations

Author: Russell H. Thatcher

Publisher: Transportation Research Board

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13: 0309154936

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TRB's Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) Report 142: Vehicle Operator Recruitment, Retention, and Performance in ADA Complementary Paratransit Operations provides guidance for understanding the relationships that influence and enhance operator recruitment, retention, and performance in Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) complementary paratransit services. Appendixes to TCRP Report 142 were published electronically as TCRP Web-Only Document 50: Survey Instrument, Productivity Charts, and Interview Protocol for Case Studies for TCRP Report 142.

Career Opportunities in Transportation
Career Opportunities in Transportation

Author: Richard A. McDavid

Publisher: Infobase Publishing

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 393

ISBN-13: 1438120664

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Provides updated key information, including salary ranges, employment trends, and technical requirements. Career profiles include air traffic controller, bridge tender, charter boat captain, commercial pilot, and more.