
South West Transit Association
@swtanation
8-state Regional Transit Association – the SWTA Nation
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http://swta.org 07-07-2011 15:35:50
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The CR extension to be considered by Congress this week (1) extends U.S. Department of Transportation funding through March 1 and (2) adds some flexibility for The FAA ✈️ funding while operating under the CR: docs.house.gov/billsthisweek/…


For Human Trafficking Prevention Month, join FTA, South West Transit Association and transit agencies for a January 24 webinar to discuss how the materials at the safety4transit.org website can help prevent crime and trafficking. bit.ly/47fhQ7O




FTA Administrator Fernandez joined Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego & Rep. Greg Stanton 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


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.







Along with our members across the 8-state SWTA Nation, we appreciate all transit staff on Transit Employee Appreciation Day. Graphics from SWTA members MetroLink Tulsa, dispatcher, Rock Region METRO & VIA Metro Transit


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


Among the 117 projects totaling more than $1.5 billion for Bus+Low/No Emissions grants announced today by Federal Transit Admn, 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! members.swta.org/latest-news/De…