South West Transit Association

8-state Regional Transit Association – the SWTA Nation

[South West Transit Association @swtanation]

Among the 117 projects totaling more than $1.5 billion for Bus+Low/No Emissions grants announced today by @FTA_DOT, more than $172 million was awarded to 22 projects across the 8-state SWTA Nation. Congrats to the recipients listed in our news item below! https://t.co/oVyBHVep8y

[South West Transit Association @swtanation]

Glad to be in San Antonio for @texastransit’s 2024 Annual Conference & Expo, and to see host agency @VIA_Transit recognized as Outstanding Metro in Texas and their President/CEO Jeff Arndt - a former SWTA Chair! - honored with the Distinguished Service Award.

[South West Transit Association @swtanation]

Along with our members across the 8-state SWTA Nation, we appreciate all transit staff on Transit Employee Appreciation Day.
Graphics from SWTA members @MetroLinkTulsa, @RioMetroAlerts, @RRMetro & @VIA_Transit

[MetroLink Tulsa @MetroLinkTulsa]

The wait is over, Tulsa! Welcome to MetroLink Tulsa, your go-to for seamless transit. From now on, MicroLink caters to micro transit, and LinkAssist ensures accessible transit. Let's ride into the future together! #NewBeginning #MetroLinkTulsa

[South West Transit Association @swtanation]

Shorthand notes for Hill visits with SWTA/CTAA members from LA & OK today: Approps, Match, Rural STIC, Sale of Vehicles, Tribal 5339, Volunteer Mileage, Buy America Waiver, CDL, Data Collection, Saliva Tests, Process Payments, NEPA/Real Estate, Charging Infra, Tribal Urban.🏛️🚌🚆

[South West Transit Association @swtanation]

Congrats to @CapMetroATX on the debut of McKalla station, offering access to @AustinFC games & other events at Q2 Stadium!

[CapMetro @CapMetroATX]

Time to celebrate, y'all! 🎉🚉🎉 McKalla Station is officially open!

[South West Transit Association @swtanation]

@FTA_DOT We appreciate the time FTA staff spend with us in connecting with transit providers across the 8-state SWTA Nation.

[South West Transit Association @swtanation]

Stay tuned to https://t.co/B1jo7bA9NX for updates…

[South West Transit Association @swtanation]

This morning at our @swtanation 2024 Annual Conference in Tulsa, @FTA_DOT Administrators (or designees) from Region 6,7,8 & 9 offices shared key updates, including that the 2024 Bus & Bus Facilities and Low/No programs will be announced tomorrow (2/8), with a preview later today.

[South West Transit Association @swtanation]

Transit in the southwest:
transit
matters
everywhere.

[Valley Metro @valleymetro]

Hooray, it’s First Friday! Hop on the #Artsline (aka light rail 🚈) and explore a myriad of arts & culture hotspots in @downtownphoenix tonight. Ignite your creativity and nourish your artistic spirit 🎨. Use our interactive maps for your journey. 👉 https://t.co/l9Sxy9newK

[South West Transit Association @swtanation]

Thanks to @uzurv for supporting the 2024 SWTA Annual Conference as a gold sponsor! Look for a welcome from Uzurv at our Tuesday morning General Session on Feb. 6th in Tulsa!

[South West Transit Association @swtanation]

Thanks to @Huitt_Zollars their support of the 2024 SWTA Annual Conference in Tulsa next week! Look for their welcome at our Opening Session on Monday (2/5) at 8:30 a.m.

[Federal Transit Admn @FTA_DOT]

FTA Administrator Fernandez joined Phoenix @MayorGallego & @RepGregStanton to cut the ribbon opening @ValleyMetro’s NW Extension light rail line. Supported by a $158 million fed grant thru the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law the line will connect more people to jobs & opportunities

[South West Transit Association @swtanation]

Thanks to @Uber Transit for their support of the 2024 SWTA Annual Conference in Tulsa in early February! Transit agency attendees will receive a high-quality travel blanket at registration, courtesy of Uber.

[South West Transit Association @swtanation]

Thanks to @RATPDevUSA for supporting our 2024 Annual Conference as our Diamond Sponsor! Look for them at our Membership Meeting & Luncheon in Tulsa on Monday, February 5th!
#SWTA2024

[Federal Transit Admn @FTA_DOT]

For Human Trafficking Prevention Month, join FTA, @swtanation and transit agencies for a January 24 webinar to discuss how the materials at the https://t.co/m8j56kfc4N website can help prevent crime and trafficking. https://t.co/cygLXXruq6

[Jeff Davis @JDwithTW]

The CR extension to be considered by Congress this week (1) extends @USDOT funding through March 1 and (2) adds some flexibility for @FAANews funding while operating under the CR: https://t.co/zUfhGU2Psb

[South West Transit Association @swtanation]

Heading to an appointment here in Baton Rouge on @BTRCATS via Route 17 - Acadian Hwy/Perkins Rd, operated today with a battery-electric bus. Thanks for the ride, CATS!

[South West Transit Association @swtanation]

Congrats to KCATA (@RideKCTransit) on the outstanding support for voters for decimated funding for your bus system!

[RideKC @RideKCTransit]

Thank you, Kansas City!

[Jeff Davis @JDwithTW]

Finally able to announce this…