MATA considering route cuts to four communities this fall
Proposals to eliminate the routes have raised concerns for two bus service advocate groups. They believe the changes may further erode distrust between bus riders and MATA leaders.
Topic: Memphis Area Transit Authority
RSSThere are 130 article(s) tagged Memphis Area Transit Authority:
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September 2021
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July 2021
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MATA launches new transit service
Riders can reserve a pick-up or drop-off ride within the designated service area by phone.
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MATA: Come on and take a free ride
Through a partnership with Whole Child Strategies, Memphis Area Transit Authority offers Klondike and Smokey City residents bus rides each Tuesday and Saturday to nearby locations where healthful food is available.
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June 2021
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County Commission approves 1-cent property tax hike to rate of $3.46
The tax hike requires one more vote by the commission after notice is given to the public and the Board of Equalization with a chance for public comment. The commission also approved $1.3 million in recurring funding for the Memphis Area Transit Authority.
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May 2021
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Garbage, buses and park rangers surface in city budget discussions
It could have taken years for city crews to adequately manage garbage pick up in Area E, city council members were told Tuesday. Meanwhile, some council members appear likely to move for more funding of the Memphis Area Transit Authority and the parks division has a plan to add park rangers.
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April 2021
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MATA to offer ‘curb-to-curb’ service in 3 areas
Memphis Area Transit Authority will offer pick-up and drop-off service to addresses in Boxtown, Whitehaven and Westwood.
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February 2021
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MATA opens new southernmost station on Main Street trolley line
There’s a new end of the line for the Memphis Area Transit Authority’s Main Street trolley service.
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On-demand transit, the wave of the future?
The Memphis Area Transit Authority launched its new Groove On-Demand service, which enables people to use their smartphones or other devices to order rides with specified pick-up and drop-off points, similar to the way ride-sharing companies like Uber and Lyft operate.
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October 2020
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Free MATA rides on Election Day
Rides will be free all day on Nov. 3 for all MATA modes of transportation.
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August 2020
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MATA gets federal grant for combined fare collection system
The Memphis Area Transit Authority is developing a fare collection system that combines the city bus system with other transportation options including ride services, van pools, medical transportation and “micro-transit.”
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July 2020
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Another MATA employee tests positive for the coronavirus
MATA has had nine employees test positive from the coronavirus since April.
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Eighth MATA employee tests positive for coronavirus
MATA bus drivers, a trolley driver, dispatcher and other employees have tested positive for COVID-19
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June 2020
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MATA bus driver tests positive for coronavirus
The driver is the fifth MATA employee and third bus driver to test positive for COVID-19.
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Bus riders’ advocate: Restore Saturday bus schedule
MATA should have the common sense to know that when you are not the one filling out an online application for unemployment benefits, it is easy to say to those who are struggling amid COVID-19 to “Be patient.”
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April 2020
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Coronavirus mothballs work by public transit ad hoc committee
The Shelby County Commission's public transit ad hoc committee's work will be reviewed, but there won't be more money in the budget for transit.
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Coronavirus daily blog, March 26: Strickland warns of possible reduction in services
"There may come a time when we must reduce your city services due to city employees becoming infected with the virus,” Mayor Jim Strickland said in an email Thursday afternoon.
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March 2020
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Coronavirus daily blog, March 25: Tennessee up to 784 cases, including 3 deaths
There are 784 confirmed coronavirus cases statewide, including three deaths and 53 hospitalizations.
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Coronavirus daily blog, March 27: ‘Social nature’ of parks threatens access to them
The city could close parks if social distancing is not maintained.
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Coronavirus daily blog, March 28: Cases top 1,300 statewide; 2 deaths in Memphis metro area
• Shelby County Health Department confirms a death; Mississippi Department of Health reports one
• Businesses can apply for both available relief loans
• Germantown lays off all part-time city employees
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With fallout from coronavirus looming, MATA funding unlikely
As COVID-19 impacts tax revenues and creates other demands for Shelby County government, funding MATA will probably have to wait.
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February 2020
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County officials learn PILOTs won’t raise funds fast enough for MATA
There are things the Shelby County can and can't do to raise $10 million for public transit.
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Commissioners move to allocate 1.5% of budget for transit
The funds for transit would be allocated through the 2022-23 fiscal year, according to the ordinance.
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County Commission panel weighs MATA funding ideas
Participants at a Shelby County public transportation ad hoc committee examined a number of ways the county can find dedicated funding for MATA.
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January 2020
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Transit funding approved by County Commission on second reading
Extended funding for transit was approved by the Shelby County Commission in an ordinance on second reading that gives it 1.5% of county's CIP budget.
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County Commission creates panel to work MATA funding puzzle
A public transportation ad hoc committee will try to come up with a way to raise about $9 million in county funds for the Memphis Area Transit Authority.
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Free MATA service a ‘wonderful idea’ but not yet possible
Kansas City, Missouri, could soon be the first major city to offer free bus service. But Memphis isn't there yet.
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