FRITS Adoption System Coordination and Implementation
Join FRITS agencies, PennDOT, and Avail subject matter experts for focused technical working sessions, roundtables, best practices within the Commonwealth, and myAvail standard operating procedures. A formal agenda will be released shortly
- Who Should Attend: Executive Directors, General Managers, Fixed Route Planning and Scheduling, Operations Supervisors, Maintenance Supervisors and technicians, and System Admin personnel
- Sessions: OEM Process, APC Certification Process, Agency Adoption Assessments, Product Roadmap, Roundtable breakouts, myAvail 12, CAD/AVL Product Showcase, Customer Case and Portal Review, Operations Best Practices, Planning Best Practices, and Maintenance Best Practices
- Collaboration: Support agency partners on technical priorities, action items, and next steps.
Speakers: Rick Spangler – CEO, Rebecca Lundin – Director of Customer Experience, Ryan Harsbarger – VP of Products, Deni Harrington – Customer Success Lead, Mark Hale – Field Engineer II, Kerry Staskel - Adoption Specialist, Mitchell Light – Training and Development Coordinator, Chelsea Burton – Adoption Specialist, and Greg Kilbride – Staff Engineer
Audience: Designed for participating FRITS agencies, PennDOT, Avail subject matter experts, and technical project partners.
Cost: Free (Employees of Pennsylvania Transit Agency PPTA Members)
Event Days:
• October 28th, 2026: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
• October 29th, 2026: 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Hotel Options:
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, State College (Penn State Area)
Meals: Lunch and breaks will be provided during the training. Please indicate any dietary restrictions on your registration.
Attire: Casual. Because it can be a challenge to keep the meeting room at a temperature that accommodates everyone, we recommend bringing a sweater or jacket to stay comfortable.
Registration Deadline:
October 21, 2026