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02.14

2012

Try 1 in 5 during Rideshare Week, Feb. 26 - March 2

02.13

2012

Public Hearings Held for Future Bus Service Changes

Valley Metro is considering changes to bus service and the public is encouraged to provide input about possible service reductions through March 9. Changes could take effect as early as July 2012.

01.31

2012

SUN TRAN’S NORTHWEST BUS FACILITY UNVEILED

Facility construction stimulates local economy, allows for regional transit expansion

01.24

2012

Arizona Transit Association Appoints New Board Members

The Arizona Transit Association (AzTA), at their Monday, January 9th board meeting, appointed Neal Young, Acting Public Transit Director for the City of Phoenix and Jack Pisano, Veolia Transportation’s General Manager for the City of Tempe to the AzTA Board of Directors.

01.20

2012

New Dial-a-Ride Service Operations Approved

Valley Metro Board approves change that will save $3 million annually.

01.18

2012

ARIZONA TRANSIT ASSOCIATION ELECTS NEW OFFICERS

The Arizona Transit Association (AzTA), at their Monday, January 9th board meeting, elected Ron Barnes of Total Transit as their new President and Jeff Meilbeck of the Northern Arizona Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority (NAIPTA) as Vice-President. The two began serving in their new roles immediately as they begin a two-year term.

01.13

2012

Transportation Coordination Across Arizona

During the period November 15-18, 2011 in Phoenix, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) sponsored and hosted a Coordination Institute that was also sponsored by the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA), the National Resource Center (NRC), and Joblinks Employment Transportation.

01.10

2012

Transit Service Changes Effective January 23

Two new routes added plus changes to local, neighborhood and Express routes

01.03

2012

Transit Hosts Special Event on Jan. 6 to Celebrate Arizona Centennial

Commemorative Arizona Centennial Transit Pass Giveaway & Facebook Contest at Central Station

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04.22

2012

ADOT Transit Maintenance Technicians Roadeo

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04.24

2012

2012 AzTA/ADOT Transit Conference

AzTA/ADOT Annual Transit Conference in fabulous Flagstaff, Arizona—“Showcasing Value…

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09.12

2012

AzTA 14th Annual Golf Classic at Troon North, Scottsdale

SAVE THE DATE - You will not want to miss…

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