National RTAP

Meet rural transit hero Matt! "We provide essential services. Our rural transit system is providing the same services the big cities are. We make sure rural communities don't get left out." Thank you for keeping our communities moving, Matt! #RuralTransitDay

Meet rural transit hero Angelica! "Rural transit does a lot. We help people who can't drive themselves or need help getting to the places they need to go." Thank you Angelica for keeping our communities connected! #RuralTransitDay

Meet rural transit hero Gene! "Rural transit is important for the people who need assistance getting around." Thank you Gene for helping our communities access essential services! #RuralTransitDay

Today is rural transit day! Each of Michigan's 83 counties have some form of public transit, and these providers are crucial to empower rural Michiganders to get around. Thanks for helping us get where we need to go, no matter where we are. #RuralTransitDay #DetroitTransit

University of South Florida is conducting research on transportation cybersecurity. Rural transit agencies can participate in a survey thru 9/30/25 to identify typical components of cyber risk assessments and mitigation strategies. tinyurl.com/yt7bba2a

📢Don't miss TWC’s virtual #ATTAIN Bus Operator Mentorship Webinar TOMORROW at 1 pm ET! Join TWC TOMORROW for an engaging conversation on bus operator mentorship and apprenticeship programs. Hear presenters from @GRTCTransit/@ATUComm Local 1220 and @rideMTD discuss the…

Are you at the 2025 National LTAP TTAP Conference in Kansas City, MO, July 20-24, 2025? Stop by the National RTAP book for training resources, 1:1 technical assistance from Jeremy Bell (at left) & Enjoli Dixon, yummy treats & the conference lollipop game.🍭

Our 2025 Photo Contest: Wrap It Up, is all about how you beautify your bus. We're looking for photos of visually appealing bus wraps, graphics & decorations. Your photo should embrace the theme - "No more boring buses!" nationalrtap.org/News/Photo-Con…

Being a rural transit agency means showing up for our neighbors every day. It means navigating winding roads, long distances and diverse needs so everyone has access to essential services and a better quality of life. #RuralTransitDay

Today is Rural Transit Day! Let’s recognize the critical role public transportation plays in our rural communities. Join us in thanking the drivers, dispatchers, and support staff who keep rural Pennsylvania moving. #RuralTransitDay

🚌 Today is #RuralTransitDay — a day to celebrate the people, places, and possibilities that make rural transit essential. Behind every ride is a dedicated team — drivers, dispatchers, mechanics, and staff — working together to keep rural communities connected. Thank you for…

Happy #RuralTransitDay! 🚌 🌄 In Sep. 2024, FBT launched a demand-response service in Needville. This service offers affordable transportation to Richmond & Rosenberg. Let’s support & invest in rural transit to keep our communities connected and thriving! #ConnectingCommunities

Today, we celebrate our wonderful passengers and dedicated staff in rural areas. 🚍Let's continue to move together as a community and celebrate the importance of rural transit. #RuralTransitDay ✅ Learn more about Alabama's Public Rural Transit Program: dot.state.al.us/programs/rural…

🚍 Happy #RuralTransitDay! RFTA connects rural communities across the Roaring Fork Valley with safe, reliable, and sustainable transportation. Thanks for riding with us! 💙

🚍🌾 Happy Rural Transit Day, Boulder County! Today we celebrate the buses, drivers, and riders who keep our rural communities connected. #RuralTransitDay #MobilityForAll #BoulderCounty #KeepBoulderMoving #CommunityConnections

Meet our Rural Transit Hero Cynthia! 🚍💙 Our team members go the extra mile everyday to provide essential transit services to the community. Join us in sharing what rural transit means to you and in saying thank you to the faces behind the Blue Bus! #RuralTransitDay

Today is #RuralTransitDay, highlighting the vital role of public transit in connecting rural communities. In #RiversideCounty, transit agencies such Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency and the @CityofBlythe Wellness Express provide important services to their regions and residents.

@GovDunleavy has proclaimed July 16 to be #RuralTransitDay in Alaska! 🚌 This day focuses on supporting the needs of rural passengers & showing appreciation for all the transit workers. Proclamation: gov.alaska.gov/rural-transit-… Photo courtesy @KetchikanBus

On #RuralTransitDay, we recognize the importance of protecting transit as a public good, and we thank the workers who keep rural America moving!

Happy Rural Transit Day! Today we honor those transit agencies in our region, like Yolo Transportation District, who provide much-need transit services to our rural communities. #RuralTransitDay #Transit #transportation @CaltransHQ @YolobusYCTD 🚍