• 23 Apr 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EDT)
    • Webinar


    The Modernized Paratransit Framework: Reshaping How We Approach Strategy, Change Management, and Delivery | Webinar by RideCo

    Wednesday, April 23, 2025   |  1:00 - 2:00 PM

    Meeting Location: Webinar

    Session Type: Panel 

    Topic Description

    Transit agencies are reevaluating their public transit systems at large. The paratransit and demand-response services that have remained unchanged for decades are now at a critical point of transformation, driven by advancements in technology and the innovation that companies like RideCo bring to the industry.

    With their experience supporting successful transitions with urban and rural agencies all across North America, RideCo’s Treshia Hassell, Paratransit Operations and Technical Director; Sam Haas, Head of Solutions Engineering; and John McElroy, Product Manager; will share their insights in a compelling discussion that breaks down the process of modernizing paratransit services. Including the framework agencies need to consider to ensure alignment with their strategic plans and overarching organizational goals.

    • Objective 1: Navigating change management and the importance of engaging stakeholders across all levels of the agency, including IT and operations department
    • Objective 2: Identifying cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies when evaluating new paratransit software
    • Objective 3: What IT aspects to consider when transitioning to a new system

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        • 12 Jun 2025
        • 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (EDT)
        • Zoom Meeting (Virtual)

        OPTA Business Members Orientation - June 2025

        • Date: June 12, 2025 | 12:30 - 1:30 PM EST
        • Location: Virtual via Zoom

        Agenda 

        • Coming Soon

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        • 11 Sep 2025
        • 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (EDT)
        • Zoom Meeting (Virtual)

        OPTA Business Members Orientation - Sept 2025

        • Date: Sept 11, 2025 | 12:30 - 1:30 PM EST
        • Location: Virtual via Zoom

        Agenda 

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        • 11 Dec 2025
        • 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (EST)
        • Zoom Meeting (Virtual)

        OPTA Business Members Orientation - Dec 2025

        • Date: Dec 11, 2025 | 12:30 - 1:30 PM EST
        • Location: Virtual via Zoom

        Agenda 

        • Coming Soon

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