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Communications December 5, 2025News Releases

Governor Kay Ivey Issues Proclamation Honoring BJCTA for 2024 APTA Award

Today, the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) was formally recognized at the Alabama State Capitol as Governor Kay Ivey issued a proclamation honoring the agency as part of

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Communications November 14, 2025General Information

The MAX Foundation Partners with Heal on Wheelz to Offer “Mindful Mondays” Wellness Sessions for Riders

The Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) is launching a new wellness initiative aimed at helping riders manage stress during the busy holiday season. In partnership with Heal on

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Communications October 21, 2025Press Releases

Homewood Transit Service Changes Beginning October 27, 2025

The Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) is notifying riders of upcoming Homewood transit service changes that will take effect on October 27, 2025, due to budget reductions in

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Communications October 2, 2025Press Releases

Connecting Communities: BJCTA and EAB Launch Transit Program for Healthcare Access

Local agencies partner for first initiative addressing health equity and mobility access BJCTA is proud to partner with Equal Access Birmingham (EAB) to help eliminate one of the most pressing

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Modernize Public Transit
BJCTA July 16, 2025Press Releases

BJCTA MAX Transit Awarded $25M Federal Grant to Modernize Public Transit in Birmingham

The Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) is proud to announce that MAX Transit has been awarded a $25M grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for the construction

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detour Ahead
BJCTA June 6, 2025Press Releases

BJCTA Reroutes Buses for Steel City Smooth Jazz Festival

Starting Friday, June 6, MAX buses will be rerouted near City Hall to accommodate the Steel City Smooth Jazz Festival. Short 20th Street North will be closed due to

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BJCTA February 17, 2025Press Releases

BJCTA Executive Director/CEO Tapped for BBJ’s Mentoring Monday Networking Event

Birmingham’s business community is set to witness a significant mentorship event as the Birmingham Business Journal (BBJ) prepares to host its Mentoring Monday on February 24, 2025. This event will

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black history month
BJCTA February 13, 2025Press Releases

BJCTA MAX Transit Unveils 2025 Black History Month ‘Birmingham Has More’ Bus Wrap

Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA)/MAX Transit is proud to announce the unveiling of its 2025 Black History Month bus wrap, continuing its annual tradition of honoring African American

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BJCTA February 5, 2025Press Releases

BJCTA Appoints New Board Members

The Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) Board of Directors swore in two new members into its Board of Directors on Thursday, February 6, 2025.  The City of

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BJCTA January 21, 2025Press Releases

MAX Executive Team Members Selected To Speak at APTA Workshop

SummaryBirmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority’s Marketing and Communications Manager, Amanda Hare will be speaking at the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) upcoming Marketing, Communication and Customer Experience workshop.

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