Dates:
February 10, 2026 - Demystifying Shared-Ride Compliance – Understanding Senior Shared-Ride and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) Program Requirements
February 24, 2026 - Staying on Track – Knowing the Tools and Strategies for Managing Compliance
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Location: Virtual
Speaker: Matt Bodnar, AICP, PP, Senior Associate, Project Manager, Michael Baker International
Audience: Designed for procurement professionals, grant managers, end users, project managers, operations and maintenance staff, legal staff, and DBE Liaison Officers (DBELOs).
Cost: Free, PPTA Members $395, Prospective Member
Session 1: Demystifying Shared-Ride Compliance – Understanding Senior SharedRide and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) Program Requirements
Programs like PennDOT’s Senior Shared-Ride and PwD Programs provide transportation services to qualified Pennsylvania residents in all 67 counties. These extensive programs connect some of the Commonwealth’s most vulnerable residents with transportation they need to access essential services. Administering such widespread and crucial programs requires careful oversight, but compliance with PennDOT’s Guidelines and Policies doesn’t have to be complicated. This session will provide an overview of PennDOT’s recently updated Senior Shared-Ride and PwD Program Guidelines and Policies and review common compliance issues. Both new and seasoned managers and staff can listen in to strengthen their understanding of Shared-Ride and PwD Program compliance.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand PennDOT’s requirements for administering the Senior Shared-Ride and PwD Programs.
- Recognize the changes and revisions made to the latest Guidelines and Policies (effective July 1, 2025).
- Identify common compliance issues documented in Shared-Ride and PwD Program Compliance Reviews.
Session 2 will provide a deeper dive into the resources that can help staff better manage compliance for these programs.
Session 2: Staying on Track – Knowing the Tools and Strategies for Managing Compliance
After gaining a better understanding of the Senior Shared-Ride and PwD Program requirements in Session 1, the next step is to put knowledge into practice and manage compliance on an ongoing basis. This session will explore practical tools, strategies, and resources that can help organizations spot and resolve issues early. This will help build compliance into a manageable part of daily operations while preparing your organization for the next compliance review.
Learning Objectives:
- Know the resources that can help staff better understand the programs and their respective requirements.
- Understand various reports, filters, and tools available in Ecolane to help manage compliance.
- Identify and resolve compliance issues within your organization in a timely manner.
- Recognize how implementing small internal checks and other best practices into your daily processes can make meeting compliance a painless and integrated part of operations.
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