Sinema receives SWTA's annual legislative award

President/CEO also recognized with Distinguished Service Award

Recommended FY25 dollars would cover about half the cost of delivering first rapid transit projects in San Antonio

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.

2024-2025 Board Members Elected

SWTA members elected members & officers of its Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 term.

SPONSORED CONTENT

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

RAPID NW service fare-free through December 31

SAN ANTONIO (Nov. 27, 2023) — VIA Metropolitan Transit will offer fare-free service on Friday, Dec. 1, in observance of Rosa Parks Day.

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.

Vehicle 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.

2023 Winners Announced

Bus service says the app simplifies booking for the end user

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.

MARCH 16, 2023

Elections held at SWTA's 2023 Annual Conference

Planned pricing adjustments and optimized bus routes arriving New Year’s Day

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.

The Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) launched a new on-demand transit service, CARTS Now, in Marble Falls on Monday, November 7.

Rolling 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.

Mobile classroom takes hands-on transit safety training into Oklahoma communities

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.