Main Street Trolley unlikely to restart till next summer
MATA’s interim CEO Bacarra Mauldin addressed the myriad problems facing the transit system, even while noting progress on some fronts.
Topic: MATA
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November 2024
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October 2024
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New MATA board stops planned cuts; Mayor Young pledges money
The newly confirmed board voted unanimously to suspend the cuts the previous board had approved on Sept. 24.
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With MATA’s future uncertain, city steps in. But how much will it need to do?
The Young administration recently decided to pay $30 million to save the Downtown Memphis Sheraton from the auction block. The MATA overhaul could be just as expensive and resonate over just as long of a time period.
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Behind The Headlines: The future of Memphis’ gun-control question
How Memphians will vote on the referendum, and whether it will ultimately impact Tennessee’s gun laws, was a hot topic for local reporters this week.
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Mayor Young replaces MATA board amid overhaul of transit authority
Transpro’s draft report said ridership has declined 82% since 1991, the system needs 18 more buses to function properly and its current capital project plans are “financially unsustainable.”
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September 2024
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Council threatens MATA with subpoena as gulf between city, bus system grows
Chase Carlisle said the council could use its rarely used subpoena power to seek financial records from MATA in the coming weeks.
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New MSCS board leader opposed school closures
As leaders of the board, the new chair and vice chair will help steer a district that’s in transition, and on the precipice of major decisions about its long-term goals and plans.
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MATA’s future governance up in the air, says Paul Young
The mayor’s comments about governance come after MATA has laid off employees, is weighing route closures, and has faced weeks of headlines about its negative financial worth.
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Opinion: ‘MATA overextended itself,’ board chair says
“Great cities are intentional and not accidental. Currently, the Memphis Area Transit Authority does not have adequate funding to deliver the service our riders need and deserve.”
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Young talks MATA, crime, consultants at One Memphis forum
Memphis Mayor Paul Young met with around 150 people at his latest town hall at the McWherter Senior Center in East Memphis.
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August 2024
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MATA to eliminate routes and lay off about half of staff
Such steep cuts are necessary to balance the Memphis Area Transit Authority’s budget, officials said several times in Tuesday’s meeting, as the agency fights to find stable footing after years of financial difficulties.
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Document details what jobs MATA will cut: ‘Not a fun day’
New Memphis Area Transit Authority documents detail which jobs the transit system plans to cut as it attempts to right-size its operations.
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MATA may lay off half its staff
The agency’s interim CEO said significant cuts are coming unless it receives additional funding. MATA also stopped operations on the Main Street trolley line.
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MATA proposes major route cuts
The transit authority could soon drop 30% of its bus routes and 67% of its trolley lines.
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City of Memphis hires forensic auditor for MATA
Mayor Paul Young also said the City plans to hire an outside transit consultant to help plot the transit system’s next steps.
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June 2024
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Opinion: Hold MATA accountable for inadequate bus service
Opinion: MATA must be mandated to balance its budget without balancing it on the backs of the bus riders. Otherwise, MATA will continue to be an embarrassment to our city.
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April 2024
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Guest Column: MATA interim CEO on ‘transforming transit in the Mid-South’
“Transit is not the ‘poor folks people mover’ – it’s an economic engine that will help power the reemergence of our city and ultimately this region.”
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December 2023
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MATA board withdraws proposal for winter service cuts
During the meeting, several citizens voiced their concerns about the planned changes. When it was announced the proposal would be withdrawn, audience members cheered.
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October 2023
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MATA postpones plan to cut services following community complaints
MATA decided to postpone the vote after hearing from several riders who were unhappy with the suggested changes.
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MATA proposes cuts to routes, night services
The Memphis Area Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will vote on the elimination of 19 routes, as well as all services after 7 p.m., on Tuesday, Oct. 24.
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August 2023
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Memphis bus riders share frustrations with MATA’s CEO
Citizens at the meeting said issues they face include lack of accessibility, long wait times, lack of communication and broken-down buses.
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July 2023
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MATA’s next service update includes change to Lauderdale Route
An analysis of transit ridership patterns, economic factors and community feedback is guiding MATA’s decision making.
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May 2023
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MATA to continue $1.25 ride share service
The original service zone of Downtown and New Chicago was expanded to include Presidents Island and areas of South Memphis.
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April 2023
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Lakeland ponders partnership with MATA
With Lakeland being on the route between Memphis and BlueOval City, the suburb and MATA are discussing a possible partnership to extend transportation.
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March 2023
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Schools, MATA closing in advance of severe weather
And MATA announced it would suspend services beginning at 5 p.m. Friday, March 31.
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