There are 110 article(s) tagged Memphis Area Transit Authority:

• April 2019

  • Harris proposes creation of technology startup fund

    Mayor Lee Harris' $1.3 billion budget proposal includes funding for a new tech startup fund, raises for county employees and one of the county's largest investments in prekindergarten. 

    By Omer Yusuf April 30, 2019

• March 2019

  • MATA, riders at crossroads with proposal to expand transit on horizon

    MATA riders want improved service, and officials hope its new transit plan can address their concerns. An additional $30 million in annual funding is needed to implement changes. 

    By Omer Yusuf March 18, 2019

• February 2019

  • Harris, Shelby County makes first move toward investing in MATA

    Mayor Lee Harris announced plans to present a MATA funding plan to the County Commission later this year. 

    By Omer Yusuf February 19, 2019

• January 2019

  • Nelson: It’s time to bet on MATA

    Legalizing sports betting could ultimately mean more buses, more drivers, more frequent service, more routes and more shelters for waiting passengers in Memphis and Shelby County.

    By Michael Nelson January 17, 2019

• December 2018

  • Shelby County to decide in 2019 whether to invest in MATA

    One of the biggest decisions facing Shelby County government in 2019 is whether it will allocate funding for the Memphis Area Transit Authority in its 2019-2020 fiscal year budget.

    By Omer Yusuf December 27, 2018

• November 2018

  • MATA changes security service, orders review after shooting at north terminal

    The Memphis Area Transit Authority has changed the security company it uses at its north terminal and ordered a review of security procedures after a security guard shot a passenger near the terminal last week.

    By Bill Dries November 27, 2018

• October 2018

  • City, County explore creating dedicated funding source for MATA

    A newly formed Memphis and Shelby County ad hoc transportation/transit committee has started discussing ways to find a dedicated local funding source for the Memphis Area Transit Authority.

    By Omer Yusuf October 22, 2018

  • Council to discuss pending vacancies, rapid bus route, TBI investigations

    Memphis City Council members could discuss the process of filling three upcoming vacancies on the body when they meet Tuesday, Oct. 9.

    By Bill Dries October 09, 2018

  • County to explore investing in MATA

    Shelby County government historically has played no role in Memphis Area Transit Authority funding, but with a new County Commission and mayor, that may be about to change.

    By Omer Yusuf October 08, 2018

• September 2018

  • City Council to discuss bus lanes on Second and B.B. King, vote on de-annexations

    Second Street and B.B. King Boulevard between Union Avenue and A.W. Willis Boulevard would each have a lane just for buses and other mass transit under a proposal to be discussed by a Memphis City Council committee Tuesday, Sept. 25.

    By Bill Dries September 25, 2018