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The purpose of the Small Urban & Rural Transit Center (SURTC) is to increase the mobility of small urban and rural residents through improved public transportation.
This will be accomplished by providing transit stakeholders, users, providers, suppliers, and agencies, with the information, knowledge, and trained human capital that will allow them to take advantage of the latest technology, and better operation and management paradigms.
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Rural Public and Intercity Bus Transportation Conference to be Held in October
Posted: Sep 2, 2010 by DGRThe 19th National Conference on Rural Public and Intercity Bus Transportation will be held October 24-27, 2010 in Burlington, Vermont. The conference includes information on planning and design; policy, funding and finance; rural transportation in today’s operating environment; technology; and special issues in rural transportation. Over thirty sessions, special events, and tours will expand the five routes. See the conference promotional flyer or visit the conference website at for more information.
Dr. Jill Hough, Director of the Small Urban & Rural Transit Center, is serving as the conference chair.
The conference is sponsored by the Transportation Research Board, the Federal Transit Administration, and the National Rural Transit Assistance Program. The American Public Transportation Association, the American Bus Association, the Community Transportation Association, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, the Vermont Agency of Transportation, and the University of Vermont Transportation Research Center are cooperating organizations.
Transit Technology Course to be Presented in New Mexico
Posted: Aug 24, 2010 by DGRCollege Students Not Sure What to Expect from Careers in Transit
Posted: Aug 11, 2010 by DGRPrinciples of Transit Management Course to be Held in Texas
Posted: Aug 4, 2010 by JWMSURTC to Host Bus Safety and Security Training
Posted: Jul 2, 2010 by DGR
