

“NJ Transit has benefitted greatly from its membership in UITP since 2018, which has given us access to industry best practices around the globe, as well as our strong, long-standing partnership with Rutgers CAIT.” “It is a privilege for NJ Transit to lead this partnership that is establishing UITP’s first-ever North American Regional Training Center,” said NJ Transit President and CEO and North American Representative to the Policy Board of UITP Kevin S. Ticketing and Fare Management for North America – November 2023.Rail Operations and Maintenance for North America – October 2023.Electric Buses: Fleet & Infrastructure Planning, Operations and Maintenance for North America – September 2023.Public Transport Fundamentals for North America – July 2023.The New Jersey RTC has four courses starting this summer and extending through late fall, including: This is an important time for our sector, and this new partnership will provide an excellent opportunity for industry leaders to bring their expertise to a whole new audience in North America,” said UITP Secretary General Mohamed Mezghani. I am delighted that UITP will partner with NJ Transit and Rutgers CAIT to establish the first UITP Regional Training Center in North America. “Collaboration is key - and we strive to do this across the globe to best reflect our international membership. UITP says its RTCs provide high level training programs on the fundamentals of public transport, bus planning, rail operations and maintenance and fare management and offer transit professionals the education needed to enhance their skills and improve sustainable mobility. UITP currently has nine RTCs around the world, where transportation training is provided through uniform standards and best practices for all areas of public transportation. The International Association of Public Transport (UITP) opened its first North American Regional Training Center (RTC) in New Jersey made possible through a partnership with New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) and Rutgers Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT).
