Once qualified candidates are identified and hired, initial and on-going training is critical to insure proper operations and adherence to the transit providers’ rules and regulations. Proper qualification of operating and maintenance personnel is a vital part of a safe transit environment. Driver training should address specific safety-related issues appropriate to the type of vehicle and driving assignment.
Driver Handbook
Driver Training for Small Urban and Rural Transit Systems (NYSDOT)
Florida Transit Operator Training Program
Kansas RTAP Ten Tips for Safety-Sensitive Staff Who Must Take Medications
National Safety Council Online Training
NCDOT Public Transit Training Resource Database
Driver Training for Small Urban and Rural Transit Systems (NYSDOT)
Florida Transit Operator Training Program
Kansas RTAP Ten Tips for Safety-Sensitive Staff Who Must Take Medications
National Safety Council Online Training
NCDOT Public Transit Training Resource Database
NTI Training - Workplace Safety & Security
NTI CD-ROM Training Pennsylvania Training Resource & Information Network (PennTrain)
PennSCORE- Operator Training Manual
Project Action
RTAP Training & Technical Assistance - Handbook Chapter 13 pdf
TCRP Report 72 - Simulators and Bus Safety: Guidelines for Acquiring and Using Transit Bus Operator Driving Simulators
NTI CD-ROM Training Pennsylvania Training Resource & Information Network (PennTrain)
PennSCORE- Operator Training Manual
Project Action
RTAP Training & Technical Assistance - Handbook Chapter 13 pdf
TCRP Report 72 - Simulators and Bus Safety: Guidelines for Acquiring and Using Transit Bus Operator Driving Simulators
TCRP Synthesis 40 - Hiring and Training Public Transit Operators pdf
Toolbox for Operator Fatigue Training
TSI Transit Safety & Security Program
Washington State Transportation Training Coalition
Toolbox for Operator Fatigue Training
TSI Transit Safety & Security Program
Washington State Transportation Training Coalition
