The Alabama RTAP Training Roadeo is a competitive training event that brings together top transit professionals from Alabama’s rural and urban transit agencies. Participants have the opportunity to sharpen their skills through a written knowledge test, vehicle inspection, wheelchair securement testing, and a driving obstacle course. While the focus is on professional development and hands-on training, the Roadeo also recognizes outstanding performance with top honors — and offers a chance to build valuable connections with transit peers across the state.
Scenes from past Roadeos — training, competition, and teamwork in action.
1st - Shannon Dumas - BRATS (left)
2nd - Johnnie Riggs - Lawrence (middle)
3rd - Theresa Carey - West AL Public Transit (right)
1st - Jody Glover - CARTS (left)
2nd - Ray Mayo - BRATS (middle)
3rd - Teresa Parker - CATS (right)
1st - Nioka Boyes- B'ham Transit (left)
2nd - Cynthia Mitchel - Tuscaloosa Transit (middle)
3rd - Reycal Lewis - Huntsville Transit (right)
1st - Shannon Dumas - BRATS (left)
2nd - Ronnie Wilkinson - CARTS (middle)
3rd - Brady Williams - NACOLG (right)
1st - Steve Huggins - BRATS (left)
2nd - Jody Glover - CARTS (middle)
3rd - Candace McDonald - BRATS (right)
1st - Nicola Boyce - BJCTA (left)
2nd - LaTala Tunstall - Tuscaloosa (middle)
3rd - Shalona Dinsmore - Tuscaloosa (right)
Small Bus: Jody Glover – CARTS, Ray Mayo, BRATS
Small Bus: Jody Glover – CARTS
Small Bus: Jim Padgett – BRATS
Driver of the Year: Wade Hancock, CARTS, Cullman, Ala.
Driver of the Year: Wade Hancock, CARTS, Cullman, Ala.
Driver of the Year: Aaron Jasso, BRATS, Robertsdale, Ala.
BOC Winner: Wade Hancock, CARTS, Cullman, Ala.
Rookie of the Year: Keith Patterson, CARTS, Cullman, Ala.
Van Winner: Ron Stewart, BRATS, Robertsdale, Ala. and Otis Reed, Q’Straint/Sure-Lok
Van Winner: Ron Stewart, BRATS, Robertsdale, Ala. Sure-Lok
Ricon Driver of the Year: Lenzy Williams, BRATS, Robertsdale Ala.
Van Winner: Dwayne Brannon, BRATS, Robertsdale, Ala.
Van Winner: Lenzy Williams, BRATS, Robertsdale, Ala.
