Category: Press Releases

MAX Transit Enhances Route 90 Schedule for More Reliable, Predictable Service

Updated weekday and Saturday service helps riders better plan trips to key Birmingham and Homewood destinations.

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MAX Transit Continues Free Rides to the Polls Initiative for Third Consecutive Year

Election Day offer includes complimentary fares on Fixed Route, Birmingham Xpress and Paratransit, plus two eligible MAX On-Demand rides with VOTE26.

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BJCTA Earns Two National Honors at COMTO’s 55th Annual Industry Awards

BJCTA Earns Two National Honors at COMTO’s 55th Annual Industry Awards BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA), operator of MAX Transit, is proud to announce

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Shaw Named on 2026-2028 COMTO National Board of Directors

COMTO Announces New National Board of Directors, State DOT Commissioners, Transit Agency Executives, and CEOs to advance mission of 55-year-old transportation non-profit. Arlington, VA — The Conference of

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BJCTA Selected to Receive $1 Million Through U.S. DOT’s Innovative Finance and Asset Concession (IFAC) Grant Program 

Agency selected as one of only 45 recipients nationwide from more than 100 applications  BIRMINGHAM, Ala– The Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) has been selected by the U.S. Department

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MAX On-Demand Expands Services to Irondale Starting July 1

  BJCTA/MAX Transit Expands Mobility with Launch of MAX On-Demand Service in Irondale Beginning July 1 New microtransit service will provide flexible, app-based transportation connecting riders to work,

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MAX Transit Announces Expanded Saturday Service for MAX On-Demand Beginning June 6

MAX Transit is pleased to announce the return of Saturday service for its Downtown MAX On-Demand zone beginning Saturday, June 6, 2026. The Downtown zone will operate Saturdays

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MAX Transit Announces Complimentary Rides for Election Day

MAX Transit is excited to announce its free bus service for the upcoming Election Day on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. This service will provide convenient transportation for riders

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BJCTA Announces Promotion of Amanda Hare to Director of Marketing & Communications

Birmingham, Ala. — The Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA), operating as MAX Transit, is pleased to announce the promotion of Amanda Hare to Director of Marketing & Communications.

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BJCTA Announces Appointment of New Board of Directors Officers

MEDIA ADVISORY BJCTA Announces Appointment of New Board of Directors Officers BIRMINGHAM, Ala. —The Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) is pleased to announce the appointment of new officers

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