Transit Management Certificate Program Page: 14
43 p. ; 28 cm.View a full description of this report.
Extracted Text
The following text was automatically extracted from the image on this page using optical character recognition software:
Activity 6: Reach out to transit agencies in Texas and surrounding states to inform
about the program to identify agencies interested in supporting internships.
Responsible Party - TTI.
Schedule - August, September, and November 2012
As mentioned in the section regarding obstacles, the loss of PLAN 670: Urban Public
Transportation eliminates the only course solely focused on public transportation planning
and operations. In order to ensure that students pursuing the transit management focus
will obtain sufficient education and knowledge in public transportation, the committee will
perform the following:
* Ensure that course material within PLAN 670 is effectively incorporated into
PLAN 672 and 673.
* Engage guest speakers for PLAN courses and BUSH courses.
* Engage guest speakers for student organizations (Association of Student Planners,
TAMU Institute of Transportation Engineers meetings, etc.).
Implementing an eCertificate
The creation of the eCertificate in Transportation Planning with UTCM Project 10-02-56
provides a unique opportunity to public transportation professionals. Once the eCertificate
is implemented, mid-career professionals will have the opportunity to complete
coursework required for the CTP. This will allow individuals to remotely obtain training
specific to public transit and earn transportation planning certification. The program
should greatly increase demand on the transit management focus within the certificate.
Identifying Future Champions of Transit Management
The transit management program has opportunity for growth in Texas and in the
surrounding states. TTI has identified the industry need for the program, and TxDOT along
with multiple representatives from transit agencies in Texas have expressed interest in such
a program. To maintain the program's viability and promote future growth/development,
the committee must engage additional stakeholders. By placing students in internships
across Texas and potentially in surrounding states, TTI can identify additional champions
for the program's growth. By gaining program sponsors, the committee can undertake
additional outreach opportunities and further develop the program to become available to
more individuals involved in public transportation.
The following list provides potential future program sponsors:
* TxDOT.
* Transit agencies in Texas and surrounding states.
* Federal Transit Administration.
* American Public Transportation Association.14
Upcoming Pages
Here’s what’s next.
Search Inside
This report can be searched. Note: Results may vary based on the legibility of text within the document.
Tools / Downloads
Get a copy of this page or view the extracted text.
Citing and Sharing
Basic information for referencing this web page. We also provide extended guidance on usage rights, references, copying or embedding.
Reference the current page of this Report.
Cherrington, Linda; Sandidge, Matt & Joh, Ken. Transit Management Certificate Program, report, July 2012; College Station, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth303654/m1/18/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.