Texas Transit Association

Wednesday, November 3, 2004
For Immediate Release

On November 2, 2004, the voters in San Antonio approved the formation of the Advanced Transportation District, or ATD. The ATD will be funded by a quarter-cent sales tax, which is expected to raise approximately $34 million each year.

Voters approved the ATD referendum with 58 per cent of the vote in favor. This marks a significant shift from public sentiment in 2000 when voters turned down VIA’s light rail proposal with a resounding 70 per cent against the measure. VIA responded with the ATD proposal, a comprehensive transportation improvement package that includes public transportation and roadways but excludes light rail.

“The passage of the ATD is evidence that the community wants its transportation infrastructure improved,” said John M. Milam, the president and CEO of VIA. “The voters have chosen to entrust us with scarce and sacred tax dollars, and we will honor that trust by working with our transportation partners to effectively and efficiently implement all the components of the ATD.”

Under the provisions of the ATD, VIA will receive half of the proceeds from the quarter-cent tax to pay for improvements and expansions to public transportation. The City of San Antonio and the Texas Department of Transportation will split the remainder for road and highway projects as well as related transportation infrastructure.

The Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority’s (RTA) Board of Directors and General Manager, Ricardo Sánchez are pleased to announce that the week of Monday, November 1, through November 7, 2004 is “Try Transit Week”

Please join RTA at the Staples Street Station (located across from City Hall) on Monday, November 1, 2004 at 9:30 a.m. to kick off “Try Transit Week”

Mayor Loyd Neal will read a proclamation and other honored guests are invited share themicrophone.

For more information, please contact
Vangie Chapa at 289-2712

This District (formerly Brazos Transit District) has taken public transportation to the water in The Woodlands. The operation of The Woodlands Waterway began in July 2004 and is off to a fantastic start. Waterway cruisers operate seven days a week along the Woodlands Corridor which is 1.25 miles long. Vintage style trolley cars operate along the corridor as well.
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The Fort Worth Transportation Authority (the T) is dedicated to providing freedom, mobility, opportunity, and choice when it comes to public transportation. Recent initiatives have included introducing school children to the benefits and uses of their local bus system, partnering with other local and state agencies to promote the role public transportation plays in reducing ozone pollution levels in our own non-attainment area, and the introduction of numerous benefits programs targeting commuters.
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The Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority’s (RTA) Board of Directors announced their selection for General Manager as Ricardo A. Sanchez, on August 4, 2004.
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June 2004 - Seattle WA. Carole Warlick, General Manager of Hill Country Transit District has received the Transit Manager of the Year Award. The award was presented on June 15, 2004, at the annual awards banquet of the Community Transportation Association of America EXPO and Conference.

Ms. Warlick has made outstanding contributions to the public transportation industry. Congratulations Ms. Warlick!
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