State departments of transportation (DOTs) and metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) are working to improve how they collect, integrate, and present transit schedule data across multiple agencies within their regions. TRB hosted a webinar on Thursday, May 15, 2025 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM Eastern that discussed strategies for integrating diverse transit data into a single platform or centralized source. Different state DOTs and MPOs have different goals for this integration—ranging from data collection and analysis to enhancing traveler information—which result in varied approaches. Presenters shared examples of these approaches, highlighted common challenges and solutions, and explored ongoing questions about implementing integrated transit data systems at the statewide or regional level.
This webinar was based on TCRP Synthesis 172: Statewide Approaches to the Development of Comprehensive Transit Information Systems.
This webinar was sponsored by TRB’s Transit Cooperative Research Program.
The slides are available.

 
Webinar agenda and presenters

• Identify reasons that DOTs/MPOs might integrate data from different transit agencies – Rebecca Martin, EBP US
• Understand the larger strategies (dependent on objective) for doing the integration – Brandon Irvine, EBP US
• Question and answer session moderated by Cecilia Viggiano, EBP US

The first 60 minutes of the webinar were for presentations and the final 30 minutes were reserved for audience questions.
 
Learning Objectives
At the end of this webinar, participants can:

• Identify key motivations for state DOTs and MPOs to integrate transit data across multiple agencies
• Describe common strategies and approaches used to create comprehensive transit data systems
• Recognize challenges and best practices when implementing integrated transit data solutions at a regional or statewide level

 
Professional Development Hours
This webinar was delivered as a scheduled – e-learning live event and is categorized within RCEP as Technical, Health and Safety.
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) earned on completion of this program were reported to the Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP). Certificates of Completion are issued to all participants via the RCEP.net online system. Complaints about registered providers may be addressed to RCEP, 1015 15th Street, NW, 8th Fl., Washington, DC, 20005.
American Institute of Certified Planners Certification Maintenance Credits
This webinar was approved by the American Planning Association (APA) for 1.5 Certification Maintenance (CM) Credits. CM credits provide continuing education opportunities for AICP Certified Planners to continue their professional skills and knowledge. To receive CM credits, Certified Planners should visit the TRB event webpage on American Planning Association and register their participation. If you have problems reporting your CM credits or have general questions about the CM program, please contact the APA.