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The Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) is largest transit operator in the state of Tennessee, and is fully committed to providing top customer service in every aspect of its operation from trolleys to regular fixed-route service. Its website (www.matatransit.com) is designed to provide more in-depth information on MATA and its services. Each weekday, MATA transports nearly 35,000 riders throughout Memphis and the surrounding areas on 200 transit vehicles including paratransit vans, vintage rail trolleys and conventional accessible buses. MATA serves three cities in Shelby County and West Memphis in Arkansas.
Erik E. Stevenson has been named MATA's new chief of strategic partnerships and programs while Chundra Smith has been named the agency's new public information officer.
MATA has launched a national initiative to make bus services more accessible for pre-school families in partnership with the National Head Start Association.
GO901 Smart Cards can be secured and loaded on MATA ticket vending machines located at all transit centers and allows customers to pay for transit using the card.
Groove has enabled access to 93 percent more of Memphis’ jobs in the service area within 30 minutes than previously accessible with just fixed line transit.
Leaning into innovation while staying focused on foundational aspects of transit service has resulted in record amounts of federal funding that will further enhance transit in...
The bus awards made available through the Low-No and Buses and Bus Facilities grant programs are the first competitive funding opportunities under the Bipartisan Infrastructure...
The upgraded dispatch command center, which includes 30 monitors, two video walls and five workstations, will enhance and streamline the agency’s communication with drivers, customers...
Mauldin was formerly the chief of staff for MATA. In her new role, she will support CEO Gary Rosenfeld in the direction, management and administration of the agency.
This honor is given to CEOs or general managers that have demonstrated a deep commitment to furthering the goal of improving public transportation in Tennessee.
Mauldin will provide strategic leadership and the framework to support day-to-day operations, project management and execution of strategic initiatives to ensure the continued...
After nearly four years, the Memphis Area Transit Authority restored passenger operations to the Main Street Trolley rail line after the conclusion of a ribbon-cutting ceremony...
