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Virginia Transit Association Newsletter
Greetings!
Welcome to the VTA newsletter, where you will find useful information on events, website updates, member news and other items of interest.
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From Our New VTA President, Mayor William Euille
[ William D. Euille was elected Mayor of Alexandria in May 2003 and was re-elected in May 2006. He has served on the Alexandria City Council since May 1994. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority, the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA), the Alexandria Pension Study Committee and the Local Emergency Planning Commission. He is Secretary/Treasurer of the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission and was Vice-President of the Virginia Transit Association until he was selected as VTA President at the VTA Board meeting on June 8.]
Dear Transit Advocate,
As VTA's new President, I am excited about the opportunities ahead of us as we continue to advocate for transit solutions as a team, despite the many economic challenges we all face, particularly with the reduction of Transportation funds... moreBack to Top |
VTA Annual Conference Attendance Hits Record Numbers
 VTA experienced a record number of participants this year at the annual conference, an increase of 50 percent from previous years!... more
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The Honorable Jay Fisette Chosen for Public Official of the Year
 The Virginia Transit Association awarded Jay Fisette, Chairman of the Arlington County Board, with the Public Official of the Year award at the Annual Awards Luncheon in Fredericksburg on June 9, recognizing his strong advocacy for smart growth, sustainability and livable communities at the local, regional, state and national levels... more
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VTA Thanks State Legislators 
The Virginia Transit Association recently recognized three leading General Assembly members with awards because of their strong public transportation support... more Back to Top |
'The Future of Transit' Webinar Series: Participate From the Comfort of Your Office
The Virginia Transit Association will be offering a series of webinars, based on prioritized responses from attendees at the VTA Annual Conference in Fredericksburg, and will address the strategic imperatives necessary to create a new future for transit... more
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| VTA Awards Virginia Transit Systems
Each year, the Virginia Transit Association presents awards to well-deserving transit systems in Virginia, either for an outstanding marketing campaign or program.
Five transit systems were acknowledged at the Awards Luncheon held in Fredericksburg on June 9 and recognized for their accomplishments... more |
Blacksburg Transit Hosts Luncheon on Regionalism and the Future
 In anticipation of Blacksburg Transit's (BT) upcoming expansion of service in Christiansburg, BT hosted a regional luncheon for localities, private businesses and developers.
Guest speaker, Dr. John McGlennon, VTA immediate past president and member of the James City County Board of Supervisors, shared some of the challenges, fears and ultimately benefits experienced as Williamsburg Area Transport transitioned into a regional agency - Williamsburg Area Transit Authority (WATA)... more |
Good News from our Transit Systems
 Good news about our transit systems... read on
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