City of Phoenix - Public Transit Department

Phoenix, AZ 85003

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Phoenix, AZ 85003
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A rendering of the future Metrocenter transit center that will be named after former Phoenix Mayor and Councilmember Thelda Williams.
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Phoenix names transit center in honor of Thelda Williams

May 4, 2023
The former Phoenix Mayor and Councilmember Thelda Williams was an advocate for the city’s efforts to plan and build its light rail and bus expansions.
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The First and Moore/Valley Forge Station rendering on the King of Prussia Rail's western terminal. The transparent white buildings to the right of the parking garage highlight an opportunity for transit-oriented development near the station.
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FTA awards $6.2 million in TOD planning grants

The funding will be distributed among nine projects in seven states.
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Markus Coleman
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Phoenix names Coleman as Light Rail Administrator

March 8, 2019
Coleman has worked in Public Transit, Planning and Development departments and the City Manager’s office and most recently led oversight efforts for the South Central Light Rail...
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Phoenix Recognized for Sustainability and Resiliency Goals

Jan. 4, 2018
The city of Phoenix has become one of the first cities to achieve Leadership in Environmental Energy and Design, LEED for Cities Platinum certification.
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Mike James.
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Phoenix Names New Bus Rapid Transit Administrator

May 25, 2017
The city of Phoenix’s Public Transit Department has recently added an administrator to introduce bus rapid transit (BRT) under the city’s voter-approved Phoenix Transportation...
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Phoenix Public Transit Department Names New Deputy Director

Jan. 25, 2017
The city of Phoenix Public Transit Department has promoted Joseph Bowar as deputy director of the Facilities and Oversight division.
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Phoenix Transit Partnerships Enhances Dial-a-Ride Customer Experience

When a Phoenix Dial-a-Ride (DAR) paratransit customer calls in to schedule a trip, there’s a great juggling act in the background going on to make sure they get where they need...
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The 28 buses cost about $23.5 million and are paid for with federal and regional transit funds.
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Supersized Buses Arrive in Phoenix

Jan. 1, 2017
New articulated, or "artic," buses are now servicing Phoenix's busiest routes, with more to come in early 2017. The 60-foot buses are made of two sections linked by a joint, or...
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Phoenix City Council Approves Improved Bus Service to Start in October

June 23, 2016
The Phoenix City Council approved a major milestone in the future of the city’s transit landscape, which adds bus service hours and frequency when scheduled service changes take...
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New Phoenix Bus Route on 32nd Street Begins Next Week

The first bus service expansion related to Transportation 2050 (T2050) begins Monday, April 25 with the start of a new route - Route 32 (32nd Street).

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Al Burns, director of Procurement and Contracts Administration, Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART)
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Best Practices: Procurement Practices

Nov. 16, 2016
Tampa, Fla.Al BurnsDirector of Procurement and Contracts AdministrationHillsborough Area Regional Transit AuthorityOver the course of the last 12 years as a director in public...

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New Buses Hit Phoenix Streets

March 31, 2016
The Phoenix Public Transit Department has ordered 120 new buses to serve the city’s local routes, the first order for new 40-foot buses since late 2013.
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Phoenix Bus Strike Continues

Jan. 14, 2016
The Phoenix Public Transit Department has been informed that ongoing negotiations between Transdev and members of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1433 has not yet resulted...
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Phoenix Bus Drives to Vote on Agreement

Jan. 6, 2016
The Phoenix Public Transit Department has been informed by Transdev that leaders of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1433 will present the company’s best and final offer...
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Bus Service Will Continue Jan. 5 in Phoenix

Jan. 5, 2016
The Phoenix Public Transit Department has been informed that Transdev and members of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1433 will continue negotiations on Jan. 5.As of ...
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Potential Strike Could Affect Bus Service in Phoenix

Jan. 5, 2016
The Phoenix Public Transit Department has been informed that today’s negotiations between Transdev, one of its contracted bus service providers, and members of the Amalgamated...
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Phoenix Voters Approve Transportation Plan

Aug. 28, 2015
According to unofficial results Aug. 26, Phoenix voters approved a proposed transportation plan as part of a citywide election. The plan, called Transportation 2050, was developed...
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Nutcracker Holiday Bus Brings Cheer to Phoenix Streets

Dec. 14, 2012
Bringing together ballet and buses might seem like a far-fetched idea, but the combination proved successful for the Phoenix Public Transit Department.
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2012 marked the 125th year of public transit service in the city. Phoenix Public Transit staff honored this milestone in November an exhibit on changes to bus, light rail, and other passenger services in partnership with the city’s library system.
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125 Years of Transit History Recognized in Phoenix

Dec. 14, 2012
As Arizona concludes its centennial year of statehood, Phoenix transit fans had an opportunity to recognize another anniversary in the desert.