摘要: |
Consequently, strong interest exists in identifying and implementing innovative, cost-effective solutions, Recognition is growing among the transit community, particularly operators, of the availability of technological applications, which can be readily implemented. There is also recognition that many more technology options are in research and development and will soon be ready for testing and full deployment. If there are to be successful deployments of new technologies by transit operators, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) recognizes a great need exists for further professional development. This consists of enhancing the knowledge and skills base of individuals who are employed by transit agencies, contractors, consultants and vendors, and students and recent graduates of university and vocational school programs. At the request of the FTA, the Volpe Center initiated a needs assessment. This research coincided with a much larger effort sponsored by the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Joint Planning Office (JPO) on professional capacity building needs. The focus of the needs assessment has been on developing a set of recommendations for guiding FTA initiatives for enhancing or expanding the Professional Capacity Building (PCB) program. In doing so, the research focused on identifying professional capacity building needs by position or role, project type, and stage of deployment. |