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Trustee Reyna fills seat held for past eight years by Bob Comeaux
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Five year expansion follows successful six month pilot service launched in May 2024
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NCRTD Blue Bus Launches MyBlue™ Ridesharing Service in Edgewood, NM
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New Director will also serve as administrator of the Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority (COTPA)
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Sept. 13, 2024 (Portland, Oregon) – Latinos In Transit (LIT) is thrilled to announce the graduation of class of 2024 from the Latinos In Transit Leadership Academy (LITLA) program. To honor this year’s class, LIT hosted a graduation ceremony and awards reception on September 14 during the Leadership Summit.
Alexandra AitkenWe are thrilled to announce that eight of our members have been recognized among Mass Transit Magazine’s prestigious 2024 40 Under 40 honorees.
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This is the first major update FTA has made to safety certification training program regulation since 2018; as part of the update, FTA improved the recertification process and refined communication procedures to manage the program more effectively.
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In a forward-thinking move to enhance the efficiency and reliability of its electric fleet operations, King County Metro (KCM) has entered a five-year partnership with INIT to provide an advanced vehicle health monitoring system and smart charge management system from CarMedialab, a member of the INIT Group. The cloud-based technologies will be conveyed across an initial forty-five battery-powered electric buses and trolleybuses, eventually extending to a total of 500 battery electric coaches and 174 trolleys over the
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Chesapeake, VA. - August 8, 2024 - Today, INIT SE announced that Roland Staib, President & CEO of INIT, Inc., will take on a new role as chair of the board of INIT Innovations in Transportation Inc. as of January 1st, 2025. He has been a transformative leader of the North American market for more than 20 years.
Alexandra AitkenBoard approves new partnership, opportunities for on-demand transit in city center
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SWTA's 2024 Spotlight Awards Winners
SWTA's 2024 Spotlight Awards Winners
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On Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 the city will launch Sedona Shuttle Connect on-demand transit service
Rich SampsonFTA's FY 24 Bus & Bus Facility Awards
More than $170 Million Awarded in 8-State SWTA Nation in FTA's FY 24 Bus & Bus Facility Awards
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GALVESTON, TX – June 28, 2024 – Island Transit will debut eight new trolley-style buses in July. The updated buses will replace the City’s previous vehicles and will operate on the same routes and schedules.
Alexandra AitkenThe new laws will raise as much as $200 million annually
The new laws will raise as much as $200 million annually
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The campaign, Transit Against Child Trafficking, provides practical resources to educate public transportation staff and riders about how to identify and report potential instances of child sex trafficking.
Alexandra AitkenSinema receives SWTA's annual legislative award
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President/CEO also recognized with Distinguished Service Award
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Recommended FY25 dollars would cover about half the cost of delivering first rapid transit projects in San Antonio
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MARCH 11, 2024 – The Southwest Transit Association (SWTA) is delighted to announce the winner of the SWTA Next Gen Logo Contest, which invited graphic designers from across the region to submit their innovative designs for the SWTA Next Gen committee.
Alexandra Aitken2024-2025 Board Members Elected
SWTA members elected members & officers of its Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 term.
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Submissions due: 1/15/24 by 11:59pm CST Judging and Prizes - The entries will be judged by a panel of SWTA board members. - Criteria: Creativity, relevance to theme, visual appeal, and adaptability. - Winner Announcement: February 7, 2024 at the 2024 SWTA Annual Conference - Prize Pack: $200.00 Amazon Gift Card, Free registration to our next conference, SWTA newsletter spotlight, Social spotlight, guest speaker on SWTA Podcast: Beyond the Bus Stop
Alexandra AitkenRAPID NW service fare-free through December 31
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SAN ANTONIO (Nov. 27, 2023) — VIA Metropolitan Transit will offer fare-free service on Friday, Dec. 1, in observance of Rosa Parks Day.
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TERRELL, TX — Nov. 1, 2023 — STAR Transit will offer STARNow service on Saturdays in Terrell beginning November 11. The addition of Saturday service provides riders greater flexibility to access safe, affordable, and convenient public transit across the city.
Alexandra AitkenVehicle delivery completes 9-bus fleet for launch of RAPID NW service later this year
OKLAHOMA CITY – The final RAPID NW bus has rolled into EMBARK’s facility at 2000 S. May Ave. as of Monday, Sept. 18, completing the nine-bus fleet for central Oklahoma’s first RAPID Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) NW line that launches later this year.
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2023 Winners Announced
Rich SampsonBus service says the app simplifies booking for the end user
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A new state mobility management pilot program launching this spring will help connect communities with reliable transportation options with an emphasis on helping those who do not have access to a vehicle.
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Elections held at SWTA's 2023 Annual Conference
Rich SampsonPlanned pricing adjustments and optimized bus routes arriving New Year’s Day
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Colorado Springs, CO (December 15, 2022) –envida’s CEO, has been named Transit Champion of the Year by The Colorado Association of Transit Agencies (CASTA). The award recognizes the contributions of individuals and agencies throughout Colorado with outstanding programs or projects, and who have made notable contributions to transit.
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The Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) launched a new on-demand transit service, CARTS Now, in Marble Falls on Monday, November 7.
Rich SampsonRolling Oklahoma Classroom takes hands-on transit safety and security training into rural, urban and tribal communities across the state.
Rolling Oklahoma Classroom takes hands-on transit safety and security training into rural, urban and tribal communities across the state.
Alexandra AitkenMobile classroom takes hands-on transit safety training into Oklahoma communities
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Fort Worth, TX - The South West Transit Association (SWTA) is pleased to announce the recipients of its annual Spotlight Awards, which recognize excellence in marketing and outreach efforts produced by transit providers across SWTA’s eight-state region.
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