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Howdy Partners! The 2023 Roadeo is coming your way on Saturday, April 15!

It's time for Maryland's best drivers to get ready for the toughest driver skills challenge in the country. Our 2023 Roadeo returns to MTA's Dorsey MARC Station located at Dorsey Station Dr in Elkridge, MD 21076; just off Route 100. The competition will begin at 9 AM, end around Noon, and will be followed by a banquet lunch located at the Olive Grove Restaurant (705 N. Hammonds Ferry Road, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090). We will honor our competitors and give our winners a rousing send-off to the CTAA National Roadeo.

Drivers will compete in three separate areas: a driving skills challenge in the form of an obstacle course containing 10 stations, a wheelchair securement test, and a pre-trip inspection. The top three scorers will be given scholarships to attend and compete against the best in the country at the CTAA Roadeo in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on May 20-21.

Registration Fees

Registration is $125 for the first driver, $100 for the second, and $75 for each additional driver. Registration for each driver covers all the day's activities, including a light breakfast on the Roadeo site and the awards banquet lunch. Each driver and volunteer will receive one ticket to attend the awards banquet. A limited number of additional banquet tickets may be purchased during registration for an additional $20 each.

Schedule - April 15th

Customer Service Workshop

Presented by our expert trainer Lynn Berger, TAM is pleasedto present a 1 hour session from 12:45 PM -1:45 PM

The first portion of the session will start with a broad educational component on Customer Service, Dealing with Difficult Passengers, and working through Conflict. Participants will then be challenged to use their knowledge to interactively work with members at their tables to compete for the finish line. This session is suitable for both our volunteers and our driver participants. Beverages and lite fare will be available during the training.

Training Objectives:

• Define customer service and the 6 key customer service skills
• Explore difficult personalities and how to work with these traits
• Define reactions vs. responses
• Review the Communication rule
• Practice and put their knowledge to work to apply concepts learned in table/team competition

TAM is proud to bring to our Roadeo our special guest entertainer for the afternoon, Magician Eric Henning!

People often tell Eric that he reminds them of the great magicians of the past.

That's no coincidence, since he has spent more than three decades studying and performing some of the greatest magic in history. While still a student, Eric's love of magic's lore took him to the Maryland Renaissance Festival. More recently, the National Theatre featured his "Turn of the Century" - a Victorian-style show with wonders not seen for a hundred years.

His award-winning blend of wit and wizardry has been seen around the world, from the streets of Paris to the White House, where he has performed for President Obama and the First Family. Add in three Presidential Inaugurals and five other White House appearances, and you have a truly Presidential prestidigitator! Eric will be entertaining our drivers and volunteers during our Roadeo banquet.

Roadeo Handbook

All competitors and volunteers are encouraged to review the Roadeo Handbook and score sheets prior to the event, as some changes have been made in the update.

2023 Participant Guide.pdf

2023 - MD Roadeo Score Sheets.pdf

2023 - Roadeo Obstacle Measurements.pdf

You can view a video describing the Roadeo course here : https://www.nationalrtap.org/Toolkits/Bus-Roadeo-Toolkit/Bus-Roadeo-Basics-Video .

Driver Qualifications: Only drivers meeting the following criteria are eligible to compete in the Roadeo

A. Has been employed as a driver engaged in Demand-Response or Fixed-Route service (more than 50% of duties must be driving) with
their present employer since April 2022.

B. Has not had a chargeable (avoidable) accident since April 2022.

C. Has not had a suspension from duties or any disciplinary action since April 2022.

D. Has no points or pending violations.

E. Has supervisors’ approval.

The support of our sponsors makes the Roadeo possible every year! The Roadeo attracts over 100 attendees each year from across Maryland. All sponsors will be recognized throughout the event. See below for sponsorship opportunities - you can reserve your sponsorship at https://www.taminc.org/roadeosponsor

NEW - Roadeo Driver Group Sponsor - $750

Sponsor one of our three driver groups at the 2023 Roadeo. Drivers in your group will wear hats with your company's logo, and will be announced as 'Group 'Your Company' by our emcee during the competition. The highest scoring group will receive a special award during the awards ceremony.

• Listed in all promotional materials
• Roadeo Hats for drivers in your group
• Signage and announcements featured prominently on the Roadeo Course.

Awards Luncheon Sponsor - $3,500

• Full-page Roadeo program ad
  
• Signage displayed prominently at event and during luncheon
• Listed in all promotional materials
• Opportunity to participate in presentation of awards to winning drivers

Roadeo Bag Sponsor - $3,000 - SOLD!

• Company logo on Roadeo insulated bags (always a big hit!)
• Listed in all promotional materials
• Half-page Roadeo program ad

Wheelchair Securement Competition Sponsor - $1,750 SOLD!

• Half Page ad in Roadeo program
  
• Listed in all promotional materials
• Signage prominently displayed at Roadeo station
• Company logo on trophy presented to top securement scorer

Roadeo Starting Line Sponsor - $1,500

• Listed in all promotional materials
  
• Signage displayed prominently at the starting line of the Roadeo course
• Company logo on trophy presented to the fastest competitor

Trophy Sponsor - $1,500 SOLD!

• Company logo on 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place Roadeo trophies & plaques
• Listed in all promotional materials

Pre-trip Inspection Competition Sponsor - $1,500

• Listed in all promotional materials
  
• Signage displayed prominently at pre-trip inspection station
• Company logo on trophy presented to the best pre-trip competitor

Breakfast Sponsor - Roadeo Course - $1,000 - SOLD!

• Listed in all promotional materials
• Signage featured prominently on the Roadeo Course

Transit Agency Sponsor - $125

• Interested in assisting with supporting the Roadeo? All Transit Agency sponsors will be recognized in the Roadeo program and during the Awards Luncheon

The Roadeo cannot happen without the support of volunteers. We need volunteers to judge the on course stations, wheelchair securement tests, and pre-trip inspections. We need volunteers to run scores back to the scorers. We need volunteers to help us set up and tear down the course. In short, we need you! We are looking for volunteers in the following areas:

There will be 1 Captain for each maneuver/position and at least 2 volunteers for each maneuver depending on the maneuver/position.

All volunteers will receive a ticket to attend the awards banquet in the afternoon.  To register as a volunteer, visit our volunteer registration page by clicking the 'Volunteer Registration' at the top of the page.