Transit News from the SWTA Nation 2.4.2021

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February 4, 2021

Be Sure To Enter SWTA’s 2021 Word Search Challenge

Sponsored by Schetky Bus & Van Sales: Download the form below, find as many transit-related words as you can, then scan & send to SWTA Member Services Manager Kary Hughes at khughes@swta.org.

Entries must be received by COB Tuesday, February 16th. Winners selected based on time completed forms received AND conference registration submitted.

Three (3) top winners each receive $100 gift cards and two (2) runners-up each receive a $50 gift card. Winners announced at 11:25 a.m. CDT, following our Collaboration Session on Thursday, February 18th. MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN. Transit Agency staff & personnel ONLY; no vendors or sponsors, please.

Job Postings

See our updated listing of job openings and shared by SWTA members.

CAPITAL METRO: (Program Manager, Maintenance of Way and Bridges)
Valley Metro: (Manager, Community Relations)
CAPITAL METRO: (Manager, Accounting and Revenue)
DCTA: (Financial Data Analyst)
DCTA: (Manager of Contracts and Procurement)
DCTA: (Executive Assistant & Board Process Manager)
Valley METRO: (Light Rail Vehicle Inspector)
Valley METRO: (Traction Power Systems Technician)
Valley METRO: (Track Maintainer)
Valley METRO: (Rail Vehicle Mechanic)

RFP & RFQ Postings

See our updated RFP/RFQ opportunities shared by SWTA members.

Valley Metro (ITB: Portable Lift System)
REAL (RFP: One Board Video Surveillance Camera Systems)
Central Texas Rural Transit District (RFP: Administrative Office Building Repairs)
City of Cripple Creek (RFP: Feasibility Study for Historic Streetcar)

Cap Metro reviews details of first interlocal agreement with Austin Transit Partnership

The Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors voted Monday to approve a resolution authorizing Randy Clarke, the president and CEO of Capital Metro, to finalize a three-year interlocal agreement with Austin Transit Partnership. Read More

STAR Transit offering free rides to COVID-19 vaccine shots

STAR Transit is providing free rides for persons with confirmed appointment to get the COVID 19 vaccine shots. The curb-to-curb service extends outside of the agency’s service area. Rides are available Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Read More

New Orleans RTA adds 22 clean diesel buses to its fleet

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) has awarded New Flyer a contract for 22 clean-diesel, 35-foot Xcelsior® heavy-duty transit buses. Read More

DCTA Receives FRA Approval for Revenue Service for Positive Train Control Demonstration RECEIVES

The Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) is moving closer to having its Positive Train Control (PTC) technology certified and implemented on its 21-mile A-train commuter rail line. Read More

Transit News from Across the SWTA Nation

VIA Metropolitan Transit to offer complimentary transportation to vaccination sites (KSAT.com)
New Year, New Opportunities: The State of the Transit Industry in 2021 (Metro Magazine)
Flagstaff awarded $5.5M grant to increase access to transit (Associated Press)
Federal Health Care and Transportation Policy Update: Looking back on what we missed in November and December (CTAA)
Steamboat Springs Transit director appointed to statewide board (Steamboat Pilot & Today)
Contactless Transit Fares Get a Pandemic Boost (Citylab)

Federal News, Legislation & Policy Updates

Resources on Federal Mask Mandate, Additional Federal COVID Emergency Funding & More

Looking for the latest resources on the transit mask mandate and COVID relief proposals coming from Washington, all in one place? SWTA has compiled these in a one-stop shop, which we'll update over the coming weeks & month:

Be sure to attend SWTA's Legislative Strategy Session on Wednesday, February 17th as part of our Virtual Annual Conference. Register here.