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Tuesday, June 10
 

8:00am EDT

Florida Transit Maintenance Consortium Session
Tuesday June 10, 2025 8:00am - 9:45am EDT
Magnolia Room
The Florida Transit Maintenance Consortium (FTMC) will address methods to collect and evaluate key performance indicators to make effective vehicle maintenance-related decisions. The presenters in this session will share agency practices and changes being implemented to delivery transit service in Miami.
Speakers
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Jason Garrett

Fleet Maintenance Manager, City of Gainesville-Regional Transit
Jason Garrett brings over 20 years of combined maintenance experience from military, private, and now transit. He completed a BS in Information Technology in 2012 and a Master of Business Administration in 2023, both from the University of Phoenix. He is currently the Acting Fleet... Read More →
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David L Harrison

Miami-Dade DTPW
David Harrison is a seasoned transit professional with over 30 years of experience in public transportation maintenance, reliability and operations. Throughout his tenure at Miami-Dade Transit (DTPW), David has held key leadership roles, overseeing fleet maintenance, campaign implementation... Read More →
Tuesday June 10, 2025 8:00am - 9:45am EDT
Magnolia Room
  Meeting

10:00am EDT

Apprenticeship Program Primer
Tuesday June 10, 2025 10:00am - 11:45am EDT
Magnolia Room
Building on the successful 2024 Apprenticeship Academy hosted by CUTR in partnership with FDOT and facilitated by the Transit Workforce Center (TWC), this session will provide a primer on apprenticeship and mentorship programs while showcasing the progress and initiatives of three Florida transit agencies. Attendees will learn how to start effective mentorship and apprenticeship programs for frontline transit occupations and how TWC provides assistance throughout that process. TWC staff and presenters from Florida transit agencies will share compelling examples of the benefits that these programs offer for the workforce and the significant impacts they can have on key performance indicators, including recruitment, retention, and absenteeism.
Speakers
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Maurice Beard

Contractor, ITLC/TWC
Maurice Beard is currently a Sr. Workforce Development Advisor at the International Transportation Learning Center.
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Dr. Sandy Beaumont

Senior Manager - Recruitment and Workforce Development, Jacksonville Transportation Authority
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Mary Smith

Vice President, Human Resources & Organizational Development, Jacksonville Transportation Authority
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Melvin Nesmith

Jacksonville Transportation Authority
Tuesday June 10, 2025 10:00am - 11:45am EDT
Magnolia Room
  Workshop

1:15pm EDT

Florida Association of Paratransit Technicians Session
Tuesday June 10, 2025 1:15pm - 3:00pm EDT
Magnolia Room
This session of the Florida Association of Paratransit Technicians (FAPT) will address high school and technical college transit technician programs and the career and recruitment opportunities that are available. Spheros will also present air conditioning maintenance tips and information as agencies prepare for the hot summer months ahead.
Speakers
avatar for Todd O'Neal

Todd O'Neal

Instructor, Lively Technical College
Todd O’Neal has been a Lively Technical College instructor for 12 years and has served as the LPIP paratransit trainer since program inception. Todd has a degree from the University of West Florida in Career and Technical Education as well as over 30 years of infield experience... Read More →
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Chris Porter

Service Manager, Spheros North America
I'm a seasoned field service and technical training professional with over 11 years of expertise at Spheros, specializing in installations, on-site technical support, and team leadership. Skilled in managing field technicians and streamlining service operations, with a proven track... Read More →
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Dakota Elswick

Spheros
Regional Sales Manager & National Parts Manager. 17 years of Automotive HVAC experience specializing with a focus on aftermarket and OEM air conditioning systems and parts. Currently offering systems for commercial, heavy duty, emergency vehicles, off road, and OTR coaches. International... Read More →
Tuesday June 10, 2025 1:15pm - 3:00pm EDT
Magnolia Room
  Meeting

3:15pm EDT

Wheelchair Securement
Tuesday June 10, 2025 3:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
Magnolia Room
This session will cover an overview of wheelchair securement including products, training materials, best practices, industry standards, and wheelchair securement technology. The session will also include a hands-on portion with a vehicle demonstration of wheelchair securement.
Speakers
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Mitch Drouillard

Southern Regional Manager - Transit & Rail, Q'Straint
Tuesday June 10, 2025 3:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
Magnolia Room
  Training
 
Wednesday, June 11
 

8:00am EDT

TBEST 5.0 – FDOT's Transit Planning Tool
Wednesday June 11, 2025 8:00am - 9:45am EDT
Magnolia Room
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Public Transit Office has developed the Transit Boardings Estimation Simulation Tool (TBEST) as a multi-faceted GIS-based modeling, planning, and analysis software toolset which integrates socio-economic, land use, and transit network data into a unique platform for scenario-based transit ridership estimation and analysis. Public transportation agencies utilize TBEST to support a variety of planning applications including 10-year strategic Transit Development Plans (TDPs), FTA-required Title VI analysis and reporting, socio-economic market analysis, transit network accessibility, Mobility on Demand analysis, grant applications, and many additional service and strategic planning workflows. This session will review the recent improvements within the TBEST 5.0 release and provide guidance on TBEST 5.0 implementation and utilization.
Speakers
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Rodney Bunner

TBEST Program Manager, ServiceEdge Solutions
Rodney Bunner is the Principal and Transportation Solutions Manager at ServiceEdge Solutions where he specializes in developing transportation-specific software applications including the FDOT TBEST Transit Planning software. Rodney received a B.A. in Geography from West Virginia... Read More →
Wednesday June 11, 2025 8:00am - 9:45am EDT
Magnolia Room
  Training

10:00am EDT

Understanding CTD’s Annual Operating Report: Submission Guidelines and Clarifications
Wednesday June 11, 2025 10:00am - 11:45am EDT
Magnolia Room
With the September 15th reporting deadline fast approaching, we invite CTCs to join us for an informative session where we will review the requirements for the Annual Operating Report. We’ll walk through the data collection system and provide guidance on what information should be included. You are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to share your thoughts, ask questions, and gain the clarifications you need.
Speakers
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Sheri Powers

Project Manager, Commission for Transportation Disadvantaged
Project Manager | Florida Commission for the Transportation DisadvantagedDriven by a commitment to public service, Sheri Powers has over 30 years of experience in state government, including roles in emergency management and transportation. She currently serves as Project Manager... Read More →
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Dan Zeruto

Commision for Transportation Disadvantage
Daniel Zeruto is a Project Manager with the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged, where he has worked since 2011. With over 25 years of experience in management, he oversees the Commission’s Data Collection System and plays a key role in compiling the Annual Performance... Read More →
Wednesday June 11, 2025 10:00am - 11:45am EDT
Magnolia Room
  Presentation

1:15pm EDT

Florida DOT Central and District Office Meeting (FDOT Staff Only)
Wednesday June 11, 2025 1:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
Magnolia Room
Wednesday June 11, 2025 1:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
Magnolia Room
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