6th National RTAP Conference in Austin, TX

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The National Rural Transit Assistance Program (National RTAP)  invites you to participate in the 6th National RTAP Conference, Wrangling Access and Mobility in Rural and Tribal Transit, to be held December 7-10, 2025, in Austin, TX at the Hyatt Regency Austin.  The Transportation Research Board (TRB) is the conference co-sponsor.


View the Schedule at a Glance. View the full Agenda and Register.  Once you register for the conference, you will have the option in the registration form to reserve a room at the Hyatt Regency Austin through our room block.  See  below for other hotel options.


A detailed agenda with the names of the presenters is coming soon!


Lillian Karabaic will deliver the keynote presentation at our conference. She is the host of Oregon Public Broadcasting's Weekend Edition and also hosted Stop Requested, a series about traveling around Oregon on Public Transit.



Five Topical Conference Tracks, plus preconference/conference workshops

  • Administration and Compliance
  • Coordination and Planning
  • Operations and Technology
  • Training and Guidance
  • Innovations and Research
  • Workshops
  • Grant Writing
  • Financial Management
  • Planning
  • Others

Relevant Perspectives

  • Rural public transit
  • Intercity bus
  • Tribal transit
  • Mobility management
  • Infrastructure
  • Marketing
  • Compliance
  • Coordination
  • Technology
  • Veterans
  • Etc.

Hotel Information

When you register for the conference, you will be able to reserve a room at our conference venue, the Hyatt Regency Austin.  Here are other hotels you may be interested in.


Hotels with Discounted Conference Rates



Other Local Hotels



Call for Student Poster Submissions 


Students are invited to submit a poster for the 6th National RTAP Conference to be shown on December 7, 2025 in Austin, TX. Posters for consideration must be sent by October 1, 2025 to info@nationalrtap.org and students must be able to present their posters in-person.


Nominations are Open for the 2025 National RTAP Walk of Fame

The National RTAP Walk of Fame will be exhibited at our 6th National RTAP Technical Assistance Conference.  The Walk of Fame is an event that recognizes exemplary staff in the rural and Tribal transit industry for their dedication, innovation, customer service, and professionalism. Each honoree will be showcased on a special Walk of Fame tile, highlighted in a National RTAP YouTube video, and receive a commendation. Honorees that attend the conference will also receive an additional award.


To submit a nomination, send the nominee’s name, title, transit agency, email address, and phone number, a photograph of the nominee in jpeg or png format, along with a paragraph (500 character limit) about why they should be honored, to info@nationalrtap.org by October 10, 2025. 


Conference Sponsorship Opportunities


Looking to showcase your brand at our upcoming conference? Secure your spot early!


Sign up now to receive exclusive Early Bird Sponsor and Exhibitor Information Packages. Be among the first to access our meeting kit as soon as it’s released!  Sponsorships are also listed in our Vendor Prospectus.

Conference Sponsors

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Explore Austin

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Our partners from Visit Austin have supplied the following resources to make your time in Austin special. View a map with ideas for activities and go to the Welcome to Austin Attendee Guide for plenty of ideas to explore the city. Visit Austin provides discounts for our conference attendees on many area attractions and restaurants. The local public transit agency is Cap Metro.


Photo credits: Visit Austin



Agenda