Kari Banta

*Tweets are my own and do not represent my employer in any capacity*
Program manager for Section 5304 and Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP) in Texas.

[National RTAP @nat_rtap]

Sunday, 7/16/23, is the 5th annual #RuralTransitDay! Our Twitter Chat is today though since most of us are off on Sunday🚣‍♀️. We're excited to hear what everyone has to say on today’s Twitter Chat. Please join us and introduce yourself.

[Kari Banta @kbantaTX]

Apologies if this has already made the rounds but it's important news

[Federal Transit Admn @FTA_DOT]

Kimball County Transit Services in Kimball, Nebraska earned an FTA Connecting Rural Communities Award. Congrats to KCTS for going above & beyond its typical services for underserved communities. https://t.co/xmJlDpMezC

[TxDOT @TxDOT]

When the world shut down, rural transit agencies stepped in to provide access to all Texans. Last month @TxDOTCommission approved $89 million in funding for transit agencies that help Texans get to work, health care and other daily needs. Today we celebrate them. #RuralTransitDay

[Kari Banta @kbantaTX]

Hope you all enjoyed the ride! 😁 #RuralTransitDay

[HIRTA Public Transit @rideHIRTA]

Thank you so much to everyone who followed along with us and of course, our wonderful moderators and fellow transit systems. And a very Happy #RuralTransitDay to you all!

[National RTAP @nat_rtap]

A9. @KitsapTransit in Bainbridge Island, Washington launched a mobile app can book, track and pay for a trip on Kitsap Transit’s on-demand bus service for getting almost anywhere on the island. #RuralTransitDay
https://t.co/68ohB31TlA

[Kari Banta @kbantaTX]

Proclaim your love and get some exclusive attire! #RuralTransitDay

[National RTAP @nat_rtap]

Q10. We’re awarding a #RuralTransitDay t-shirt to the first person who answers this question and to the tweet with the most likes – What does rural transit mean to you?

[National RTAP @nat_rtap]

A9. This is big news! @CherokeeNation is the first tribe in US to self-govern tribal transportation
#RuralTransitDay
https://t.co/DTP9fUxytu

[Kari Banta @kbantaTX]

Another one to watch closely!

[Paula Smith @PaulaSm71515162]

Q9. Bragging time! Has your #ruraltransit system done anything awesome since last year’s #RuralTransitDay that you want to share?

[National RTAP @nat_rtap]

A8. @nat_rtap will be gathering all your tweets into a summary of this awesome #RuralTransitDay Twitter Chat that will be posted soon on https://t.co/FiurSYbV7Z

[Kari Banta @kbantaTX]

Happy to see both of you in your holiday attire :)

[RobinNationalRTAP @RobinRtap]

#RuralTransitDay at National RTAP HQ

[Brazos Transit District @BrazosTransit]

We love Rural Transit because at the end of the day you can go home knowing your efforts made a difference in someone's life. #RuralTransitDay

[Paula Smith @PaulaSm71515162]

Q6. What is the funniest or most unusual thing you have had happen or seen happen while on #ruraltransit? #RuralTransitDay

[National RTAP @nat_rtap]

A6. Darcy Darbyshire and Eli Blanchette celebrated their wedding on a @BCTransit bus. They were joined by family members, photographer, and (of course) their wedding officiant. Plenty of seats for all! https://t.co/VRjzq4QzYl #RuralTransitDay

[North Central RTD | Blue Bus @Ride_TheBlueBus]

Happy #RuralTransitDay! 🎉
Today, we recognize the work of rural transit agencies and all their passengers and staff. So what better way to celebrate this day? Well, this is how we do it at NCRTD 😄 Check out our very own Transit Operator, Joe McKale! 🎤

[National RTAP @nat_rtap]

#Mid-chat #RuralTransitDay Alert! 🪄 Have you made your #RuralTransitDay Pledge yet? 119 transit agencies have from 33 states and U.S. territories, plus national organizations. Make your commitment to rural transit and pledge today. https://t.co/PsDNV7f9o3

[Kari Banta @kbantaTX]

@nat_rtap I'm happy to see it continue with such great conversations!

[National RTAP @nat_rtap]

A4. @COTABus was named one of best US companies for women to work for. COTA offers programs that encourage the advancement of women, including a college tuition reimbursement program.
https://t.co/qeIK0DAYn1 #RuralTransitDay

[National RTAP @nat_rtap]

A5. Take a look at this video from Clovis Transit created just for their Passenger Appreciation Day. Lucky passengers! https://t.co/s0OoA90239 #RuralTransitDay

[Kari Banta @kbantaTX]

Shoutout to Georgia!

[Georgia DOT @GADeptofTrans]

Today is Rural Transit Day. GDOT appreciates the service and dedication of rural transit providers throughout Georgia. Thank you for all that you do in our rural communities. Learn more about GDOT's Transit programs at https://t.co/FK038ZW62L #RuralTransitDay