Northside and Soulsville tax incentives move to County Commission
The commission agenda also includes a call on County Clerk Wanda Halbert for a corrective plan to clear up some problems in a recent audit of her office’s financial statements.
Topic: Memphis Area Transit Authority
RSSThere are 111 article(s) tagged Memphis Area Transit Authority:
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April 2022
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March 2022
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White House budget proposal includes funding for Memphis’ first rapid transit
On The Daily Memphian’s On The Record podcast, Rep. Steve Cohen talks about the proposed system, in which buses would have their own lanes and would be timed to hit green lights.
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December 2021
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Watch: MATA says on-demand ride-share service outperforming expectations
On “Behind The Headlines,” the bus transit system’s CEO and its new chief of staff say the ride-share service in the Whitehaven, Boxtown and Westwood areas is being used much more than the bus route system in the area was.
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October 2021
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Groups hosting town hall about MATA changes
Three organizations against the Memphis Area Transit Authority’s recent service changes are holding a town hall meeting Friday, Oct. 15, in Boxtown.
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More MATA service changes coming this fall
More than 20 routes will be impacted by MATA’s new slate of changes.
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September 2021
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About Town: The threat of bus route cuts in Memphis neighborhoods
Memphis Area Transit Authority bus riders in several neighborhoods could see some significant changes to their commute if the transit agency’s new proposal is implemented later this fall.
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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.
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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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