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Bus Operations Working Group 

Work Plan

Work plan and Assignments for Bus Operations WG

(as of 6.4.08)

 

Chair:  Lisa Darnall, Lynx (Orlando)

APTA Contact: Saahir Brewington (sbrewington@apta.com)

 

A:  Current workplan includes:

 

STANDARD

Proposed Completion

Progress This Quarter

Group Assignments

RP for Supervisor Training

January 2008 –WG

 

Draft in final stage

 

RP for Recruiting and Retaining Bus Operators

Q2, 2008 - WG

Draft almost complete

See meeting summary

RP for Customer Service Training

 

Draft to be presented at July meeting

 

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B.  Other areas of priority include:

 

  • Training
  • Recruiting/Retention
    • Commitment to organization
  • Support for frontline employees
  • Customer service
  • Developing and fostering a safety culture
  • Hiring toolbox
  • Employee development
    • Self-study tool
  • Personal career and organizational development
  • New hire orientation
  • Qualification testing for promotions
  • Pay equity for paratransit vs. transit
  • Incentives for good performance
    • Safety
    • Customer service
    • Attendance
    • Productivity
  • Line trainers
  • Simulator benefits
  • Technology
    • Acceptance
    • Web-based