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THE T LAUNCHES CITY-WIDE BIKE-SHARE PROGRAM IN FORT WORTH
May 22nd, 2013
Bike-Sharing program is the first in the U.S. to be launched by a transit agency
SWART - Uvalde, Texas
May 22nd, 2013
SWART, Uvalde, Texas, is proud to announce the celebration of its First Anniversary as a standalone rural public transportation system.
Oklahoma City METRO Transit
May 22nd, 2013
Oklahoma City METRO Transit Seeks Public Input on System Improvement Proposals
Capital Metro
May 22nd, 2013
Vice President of Internal Audit Caroline Beyer has been named Internal Auditor of the Year by the Austin Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors.
Santa Fe Art Meets Public Transit
May 22nd, 2013
The City of Santa Fe's Transit bus shelters will be undergoing a transformation effective mid-May.
VIA Metropolitan Transit
May 22nd, 2013
VIA honored the winners of its Youth Art Contest at an awards luncheon held on Wednesday, May 15.
Topeka Transit
May 22nd, 2013
Topeka Transit On Track to be Under FY13 Budget
Wichita Transit
May 22nd, 2013
Wichita Transit is continuing its upgrade of the city's bus fleet, with plans to purchase 10 more new buses.
Public Transportation: Lifeline for Older Adults in Rural America
May 22nd, 2013
More than 8 million adults aged 65+ do not drive, an increase of more than 1 million between 2001 and 2009.
OKC Metro Employees Lose Everything in Moore Tornado
May 22nd, 2013
Help OKC Employees Impacted by Moore Tornado
FTA Funding & Resource Announcements
May 22nd, 2013
See Recent FTA Funding Announcements and Clarifications
Listen to Steve Ewert (JETS) Interview
May 8th, 2013
Human Trafficking
May 6th, 2013
Public Transportation's Role: RECOGNIZE, ASK, REPORT
RTD Opens West Light Rail Line
April 26th, 2013
RTD's long-awaited West light-rail line officially opened on Friday, April 26, 2013. The newly minted West light rail line was hailed Friday as a huge step forward in linking the entire Denver metro area through mass transit.TAPS Adds Seventh County Crossing State Lines
April 26th, 2013
On April 22, Collin County, Texas Commissioners Court voted unanimously to designate TAPS Public Transit as its provider of transportation services for unurbanized areas of the county.
City Ponders Leasing Airport to Raise Rail Cash
April 26th, 2013
Austin could lease its airport to raise hundreds of millions of dollars for urban rail under a proposal that Mayor Lee Leffingwell and top city officials have been quietly exploring for more than six months.
New Mexico Rail Runner Asks Riders and Non Riders for Feedback
April 26th, 2013
For the first time since implementing annual Customer Service Satisfaction Surveys, the Rio Metro Regional Transit District and the New Mexico Rail Runner Express are expanding their target audience to include non-riders as well as regular riders of the train.
88-year Colorado Resident Can’t Wait for New Rail
April 26th, 2013
Nettie Moore, 88, remembers when the trolley was a lifeline. Only one family had a car in her Utica Street neighborhood, and children would save their pennies to ride to Golden to picnic or climb the steep hillsides.
FTA Releases Circular on Urban Formula
April 26th, 2013
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has placed in the docket and on its Web site, proposed guidance, in the form of a circular, to assist recipients in their implementation of the section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Program.
FTA Releases New Tiger 5 Grant Application
April 26th, 2013
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced the availability of $474 million for a fifth round of the highly successful TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) competitive grant program to fund surface transportation projects that have a significant impact on the nation, a region or a metropolitan area.
RTD Hits a Big WIN
April 9th, 2013
The Regional Transportation District's "Workforce Initiative Now"(WIN) program (Denver, CO), the first of its kind in the country, aims to connect contractors working on RTD's projects, such as the FasTracks regional transit system, with job seekers who may not otherwise be considered for an open position.
Getting America To Work
April 9th, 2013
Transportation leaders from across the country met in Washington, DC to kickoff the Getting America to Work (GATW) coalition. The coalition of transit agencies, councils of government, environmental groups, labor and business organizations is dedicated to finding innovative solutions to funding America's transit infrastructure and the $78 billion spending backlog needed to bring the country's transit systems into a state of good repair.
SWTA on YouTube - AGAIN!
March 26th, 2013
More Than 350 Riders Thank YCAT Drivers
March 26th, 2013
Capital Metro Ridership Breaks Records During SXSW 2013
March 26th, 2013
Regional Transportation District’s West Rail Line Recognized
March 26th, 2013
Tempe Valley’s Streetcar Plan Revamp
March 26th, 2013
New Orleans RTA’s New Line Enjoying Healthy Ridership
March 26th, 2013
SWTA Recognizes U.S. Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma
March 26th, 2013
South West Transit Association (SWTA) honored U.S. Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., with the organization's 2013 Legislator of the Year Award. Upon receiving the award Cole remarked, "Public transportation is not just about moving people, but about enhancing and changing lives."
A New Perspective
March 26th, 2013
Steve Banta Valley Metro Recognized
March 11th, 2013
Valley Metro CEO, Steve Banta, Receives WTS Rosa Parks Diversity Leadership Award.
MAP21 - SWTA is Listening! - UPDATE
March 11th, 2013
Excellent Updates on MAP-21 Included Here!
Sequestration Amounts Reported by APTA
March 11th, 2013
President Obama issued an order to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), to begin the process of sequestering the Federal budget. OMB subsequently released a report to Congress outlining the final sequester numbers. APTA has created a chart that shows the sequester amount, and adds Fiscal Year 2012 enacted figures, as well as percentages.
FTA Continues MPO National Online Dialogue
March 11th, 2013
The Federal Transit Agency's ongoing National Online Dialogue is now accepting comments from stakeholders
FTA’s Audio Webinar on New Categorical Exclusions
March 11th, 2013
The most recent audio webinar produced by FTA has been recorded. So, in case you missed it, please follow the link below to hear the webinar. You can also access the recording at the FTA Planning and Environment/NEPA page.
Loyola Streetcar a winner for New Orleans
February 26th, 2013
The new mile-long Loyola Avenue-Union Passenger Terminal Streetcar Line connects Canal Street with the Central Business District and important tourist destinations such as the Superdome.
Wichita Falls Transit Oriented Development
February 26th, 2013
John Burrus, Wichita Falls, explains how the FTA grants could help Wichita Falls grow economically.
Denton County’s DCTA sees a 42% increase in A-train ridership.
February 26th, 2013
DCTA recently released first-quarter ridership numbers and shows overall growth for the agency,
CBS reports on CATS Baton Rouge.
February 26th, 2013
Big Brother? Bus surveillance spurs privacy debate.
Roaring Fork is constructing 13 new bus stations!
February 26th, 2013
RFTA is promoting fast, fun and frequent service. It's new stations are aesthetically pleasing to encourage choice riders to increase usage.
OVIPT - Operation Veterans in Public Transportation is SWTA’s new veterans program.
February 26th, 2013
SWTA introduces the three main components of the OVIPT Program. Click here to find out more!
SWTA’s Position on Transit Operating Assistance
November 5th, 2012
In an effort to ease the strain of the lack of funding for many struggling transit agencies, the South West Transit Association (SWTA) Board met on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 to discuss the merits of providing federal operating assistance for small and large urban agencies who do not currently have the flexibility of using federal funding for operations.
2013 SWTA Annual Conference & EXPO
October 22nd, 2012
Put it on your calendars and start saving your nickels….the 33rd Annual Conference and EXPO is coming!
MAP-21 Dear Colleague Letter from Administrator Peter Rogoff
July 19th, 2012
Letter from Administrator Peter Rogoff
Community Mobility Workshop Sept 19-20, 2012 in Corpus Christi
July 18th, 2012
Community Mobility Workshop
2012 Transit Marketing Workshop & Spotlight Awards, Sept 17-19, Corpus Christi
July 9th, 2012
2012 Transit Marketing Workshop and Spotlight Awards
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June 21st, 2012
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Opening DOORS – DBE/SBE Opportunity from FTA and SWTA, June 19, 2012
May 1st, 2012
Join us June 19, 2012 at the InterContinental Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri for a half day session designed to connect successful DBE and SBE companies to potential contractors.
Effective Transit Supervior Workshop
April 4th, 2012
SWTA Effective Transit Supervisor Workshop
Request For Proposals (RFP) for Independent Year End Audit Services
April 3rd, 2012
Notice is given that the Yuma County Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority (YCIPTA) is requesting proposals from firms interested and qualified to provide independent year end audit services for YCIPTA.
Transit Law Seminar, June 17-19, Kansas City – Agenda and Registration
March 16th, 2012
Transit Law Seminar
RFP – Transit Needs Assessment and Planning Study
March 16th, 2012
The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is seeking a qualified consultant to conduct a transit needs assessment and planning study.
Request For Proposals (RFP) for Cardlock Fuel Services
March 15th, 2012
Notice is given that the Yuma County Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority (YCIPTA) is requesting proposals from firms interested and qualified to provide cardlock fuel services for Yuma County Area Transit (YCAT) buses.
SWTA Letter to House Committee on Ways and Means
February 23rd, 2012
SWTA letter to House Ways and Means Committee S 2.2.
Call Your Congressman This Week: Support the Nadler/LaTourett Amendment
February 22nd, 2012
Your Mother needs you to make this call! Your children and grandchildren need you to make this call.
Agenda Posted: SWTA 2012 Annual Conference – Denver, CO
February 9th, 2012
Beautiful Denver, Colorado and the Denver RTD will host SWTA’s 32nd Annual Conference and Expo.
Dear Colleague Letter from Peter Rogoff – FTA’s FY2012 Appropriations and Discretionary Programs
January 26th, 2012
This letter provides an overview of FTA’s FY2012 appropriations along with a calendar of our discretionary programs planned for the coming year.
VIA Unveils Classroom on Wheels
January 26th, 2012
An educational program to teach children about the benefits of public transportation and how to ride the bus safely.
East Texas COG Posts RFP for Bus Shelters
January 10th, 2012
The East Texas Council of Governments (ETCOG) Rural Transit District is seeking proposals
SWTA Has New Address and Phone Number
January 10th, 2012
SWTA has moved to the Fort Worth area.
FTA Awards 2011 Veteran Transportation and Community Living Iniative Grants
November 10th, 2011
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Nearly $35 Million to Improve Transportation Choices and Job Access for Military Families
Crystal Lyons Named APTA’s Outstanding Public Transporation Board Member
October 20th, 2011
Congratulations Crystal!
U.S. Transportation Secretary awards $1.03 billion grant for Denver RTD
September 8th, 2011
Major milestone for RTD’s FasTracks celebrated in Olde Town Arvada
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September 2nd, 2011
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DART’s New Website Design
August 22nd, 2011
New website design puts focus on rider tools, trip information
2011 Transit Marketing Workshop and Spotlight Awards
August 17th, 2011
2011 Transit Marketing Workshop and Spotlight Awards
Ann Gilbert Named CTAA Board President
July 15th, 2011
Ann Gilbert, Executive Director of the Arkansas Transit Association, was recently named president of the Board of Directors of the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) for a two-year term.
Senate Review: Impact of Public Transportation Cuts State-by-State
July 11th, 2011
See a State-by-state financial impact on transit agencies if the House proposed reauthorization bill is passed today.
APTA President Releases Statement on House Proposed Bill
July 8th, 2011
Statement by American Public Transportation Association (APTA) President William Millar
APTA’s Perspective on Release of Chairman Mica’s Proposal
July 8th, 2011
House Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I) Committee Chairman John Mica (R-FL) held a press conference Thursday morning.
Chairman Mica Releases T & I Proposal for Authorization
July 7th, 2011
This following is a link to the proposal released today from the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
Senior Banking Committee Members Oppose House Republican Cuts to Public Transportation
July 7th, 2011
House Surface Transportation proposal released this morning would cost more than 140,000 jobs as a result of cuts to transit funding.
Metro Rail All-stars Train
June 16th, 2011
Metro Rail, Phoenix, Arizona shares photos of the new light rail train wrap
Request for Proposals: Services to Collect Ridership Sampling Data
June 16th, 2011
Request for Proposals: Services to Collect Ridership Sampling Data
SWTA Members SWEEP the 2011 APTA International Bus Roadeo
May 27th, 2011
2011 APTA International Bus Roadeo Results
Phoenix Area METRO Conducts Successful Emergency Drill
May 26th, 2011
METRO conducts successful emergency drill atop Tempe Town Lake
2011 ADA, Paratransit, Community Mobility Workshop
May 21st, 2011
This year’s Workshop will feature something for Policy-makers, General Managers, Transit Directors, Case Workers, Drivers, Dispatchers and Supervisors.
RFP – Long Range System Plan
May 17th, 2011
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Transit Law Seminar + NTI Bus Procurement Workshop, July 2011
April 5th, 2011
SWTA Law Seminar and NTI Bus Procurement Workshop
NEMT Survey – Deadline March 31
March 18th, 2011
SWTA has agreed to create and distribute a simple survey to all transportation providers in the SWTA region regarding Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT).
Post Annual Conference Survey Posted
March 2nd, 2011
If you attended the SWTA and TTA Annual Conference & EXPO in Austin, please take our survey now.
RFP Posted – Regional Public Transportation Coordination Plan
February 24th, 2011
RFP TITLE: REGIONAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION COORDINATION PLAN
Bullfeathers! SWTA Legislative Breakfast
February 22nd, 2011
2011 SWTA Legislator of the Year Award
Valley Metro Kicks off 2 New Bus Routes
February 1st, 2011
As gas prices begin to reach levels not seen since 2008, Valley Metro kicks off two new bus routes on January 24, 2011.
RFQ: NCTCOG In-Plant Inspection, Deadline 2.4.11
February 1st, 2011
The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is seeking qualified individual(s) and/or firm(s) to provide in-plant inspection services for seventeen (17) to twenty (20) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) cut-a-way chassis buses and seventeen (17) to twenty (20) ADA minivans in calendar year 2011, with the option to purchase additional inspection services for one (1) to three (3) additional ADA cut-a-way chassis buses in calendar year 2012.
Photos of Snowy Little Rock Streetcar
January 12th, 2011
Amazing photos taken by Thunder Train.
I am really glad you are exhibiting at our 2012 show! Thank you.
January 2nd, 2011
I am really glad you are exhibiting at our 2012 show! Thank you.
SWTA Legislative Retreat, Houston, December 17
December 16th, 2010
Houston Metro will host the 2010 SWTA Legislative Retreat on December 17 from 10 AM – 3 PM.
In the Senate Bill: Transit Commuter Benefit and Alternative Fuels Gas Tax Credit
December 10th, 2010
Transit commuter benefit and alternative fuels/natural gas tax credit included in Senate tax bill!
Call for Action: Alternative Fuel Tax Credit Extension Needed
December 9th, 2010
Bottomline: The timing is critical and these calls need to be made ASAP.
House Passes Bill to Extend SAFETEA-LU Until 9/11/2011
December 9th, 2010
On December 8, the House voted to extend SAFETEA-LU to September 2011.
Valley Metro Uses Local Musicians to Write, “How to Ride”Campaign Jingle
November 18th, 2010
Valley Metro and local musicians join forces again
Valley Metro Uses Local Musicians to Write, “How to Ride”Campaign Jingle
November 18th, 2010
Valley Metro and local musicians join forces again
Register Now: SWTA & TTA Joint Conference
November 16th, 2010
The SWTA & TTA Joint Annual Conference will be held at the Austin Convention Center, February 28 – March 2, 2011.
Voters Approve 77% of Transportation Ballot Measures in 2010
November 4th, 2010
Over $1 Billion in Transportation Investment Approved at the Ballot Box
CARTS Innovative Station to Provide Multiple Public Transportation Options
November 4th, 2010
CARTS Georgetown Station Grand Opening
METRO Stresses Driver Safety with ‘Stop on red’ Train Wrap
October 13th, 2010
METRO light rail unveiled a new train wrap today.
FTA Procurement Technical Assistance Workshop October 26-28, 2010:
September 28th, 2010
James Harper, Director, Federal Transit Administration Office of Procurement will lead a 3-day Procurement Technical Assistance Workshop October 26-28, 2010.
SWTA Announces 2010 Spotlight Award Winner for Transit Excellence
September 23rd, 2010
The South West Transit Association (SWTA) announced its 22nd Annual Spotlight Award winners during its Transit Marketing Seminar held at the Mission Palms Hotel, Tempe, Arizona.
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September 13th, 2010
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