Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA)
MATA transports customers in the City of Memphis and parts of Shelby County on fixed-route buses, paratransit vehicles and vintage rail trolleys.
Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Gary Rosenfeld, CEO of Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA), who provides an overview of the public transportation provider serving the Memphis area, discusses the impact and protocols in place during the pandemic, and talks about the Fall 2021 Service Redesign, their new “Ready! By MATA” curb-to-curb transit option and the growth of their on-demand services, how technology is increasing convenience and connectivity, plans for the future, and more. As one of the largest public transit operators in the state of Tennessee, MATA transports customers in the City of Memphis and parts of Shelby County on fixed-route buses, paratransit vehicles and vintage rail trolleys. The system is governed by a policy board appointed by the City Mayor and approved by the Memphis City Council.
Visit www.matatransit.com to learn more.
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