Transit 101: Transit Fundamentals Training Program

Presented by NYPTA and NYSDOT

Transit 101 is an interactive introduction and overview of state and federal transit programs for staff of transit agencies, local government sponsors and others who are involved in transportation and are interested in learning more about these programs and their reporting requirements. It also functions as a refresher course for those wishing to update their knowledge of these programs and their procedures.

Core areas of emphasis include:

  • STOA overview and basic eligibility
  • Application and payment process
  • STOA formula, definitions, data collection and reporting
  • State transit capital funding programs
  • Intro to Federal transit programs

Transit 101 Course Date: - Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Location: Hampton Inn and Suites Downtown, 25 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 

Program Cost: - $850/per participant
*Program fee includes admission, lunch, and all program materials.

Transit 101 is RTAP eligible. We encourage attendees to contact NYSDOT to confirm RTAP reimbursement at [email protected] or (518) 457-1396.

This program is limited to 25 participants from eligible transit agencies. The registration deadline for this program is October 15, 2025.

Preliminary Schedule:

Program Schedule - Wednesday, October 29, 2025:

9:30 am: Check in
10:00 am - 10:30 am: Introduction and Overview of Funding Programs
10:30 am – 12:30 pm: STOA
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm: Boxed Lunch
1:00 pm– 2:00 pm: State Capital Programs 
2:00 pm– 3:00 pm: Overview of Federal Transit Programs
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm: Summary and Q&A

How to Register for Transit 101
Transit 101 is available as an add-on to your 2025 Annual Conference registration.

If you would like to attend only the Transit 101 course and do not plan to attend the full 2025 Annual Conference, please email us at [email protected] to request standalone pricing.