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 bring together nearly 30 accomplished businesswomen, including Charlotte Shaw, the Executive Director and CEO of the Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA), to share their expertise with the next generation of female leaders.   The Mentoring Monday event, scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m., will take the form of a happy hour mentoring session. It aims to create a platform where establishedSEE DETAILS <span class...

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 achievements and contributions to society.

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. 

Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority’s Marketing and Communications Manager, Amanda Hare and Director of Customer Experience, Tevarius Foster will be speaking at the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) upcoming Marketing, Communication and Customer Experience workshop.   Hare and Foster will be among other accomplished professionals from leading metropolitan transit systems all over the nation including Tacoma, Washington, Ft. Worth, Texas and San Bernadino, California.  Panelists will delve into how sophisticated advertising strategies can foster community empowerment and create meaningful connections between transit systems and their diverse urban populations.   “We’re thrilled to<a class="more-link" href="https://maxtransit.org/max-executive-team-members-s...

As a part of her duties, Harvill will commit to participating in events and visiting transit authorities to educate them about solution-based research that TCRP conducts.

The following BJCTA routes will use detours during the Birmingham Bowl at Protective Stadium starting at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, December 27, 2024.

Birmingham, AL – October 30, 2024 – MAX Transit is excited to announce its free bus service for the upcoming Election Day on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. This service will provide convenient transportation for riders the entire day on fixed route, the Magic City Connector and the Birmingham Xpress (BRT).Passengers can utilize fixed-route buses, the Magic City Connector, or the Birmingham Xpress to reach their designated polling places without any fare. This complimentary service includes paratransit but excludes MAX On-Demand, BJCTA’s micro transit service. This initiative aims to eliminate transportation barriers and encourageSEE DETAILS <span class="more-link-...

The Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) presents B.R. Treat, a family-friendly Halloween event filled with thrills and chills for everyone.

The Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) is proud to announce that Wytangy Peak-Finney, Senior Director of Capital Planning, will be serving on an important panel focused on empowering women leaders at the upcoming APTA’s TRANSform Conference held Sept. 29 – Oct. 2, 2024, in Anaheim, CA. As the transportation industry experiences a critical moment, with women leaving at unprecedented rates—particularly those in leadership roles and those balancing careers with motherhood—this roundtable aims to tackle the root causes of these issues. Peak-Finney will join influential voices in exploring the barriersSEE DETAILS <...

Are you looking for a rewarding career with great benefits and an opportunity to make a difference in your community? Look no further! MAX Transit is excited to announce an upcoming job fair, set to take place on September 26th and 27th, from 10AM to 2PM. This event is your chance to explore exciting career opportunities within our transit system as we seek to recruit dedicated bus operators, skilled mechanic, and detailed maintenance staff. With competitive pay, excellent benefits, and the chance to be a part of a team thatSEE DETAILS