APTA Recommendations
MOUNTAIN LINE TRANSIT AUTHORITY
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: Friday March 14, 2014
Contact:
Maria Smith, Marketing Officer
Phone:
(304) 296-3680
Release edited to include local information.
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
March 11, 2014
Contact: Mantill Williams
(202) 496-4869
Public Transit Industry’s Recommendations for Federal Investment Creates 1.1 Million Jobs and Billions in New Tax Revenue
APTA Launches New Nationwide Outreach Campaign
Focused on Public Transit’s Impact in Helping Communities Grow
Washington, DC. –
Today at its Legislative Conference, the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) released its recommendations for authorization of the transportation bill that is set to expire at the end of September. The APTA plan calls on Congress to authorize a $100.4 billion federal transit program over six years, which would grow the current $10.7 billion annual program to $22.2 billion by 2020. In addition, it calls for a number of policy changes in the program that will ensure that the industry provides effective and efficient public transportation.
“The industry has come together and developed a consensus recommendation that creates American jobs and addresses the growing demand for public transportation,” said Peter Varga, Chair of APTA and CEO of the Rapid in Grand Rapid, Michigan. “Our future is riding on public transportation and we are moving forward to work with Congress to implement this plan that will help our local communities grow.”
According to APTA, the return on investment of its recommendations will result in an additional 1.1 million jobs created or sustained annually, $66 billion in business sales generated yearly, and $9.5 billion in local, state, and federal tax revenue generated each year. That means for every $1 communities invest in public transportation, approximately $4 is generated in economic returns.
“This multi-modal plan we are recommending fosters community growth by driving economic development and revitalizes neighborhoods,” said Michael Melaniphy, President and CEO of APTA. “Increasing investment in public transportation and roads is essential for growing our economy in the U.S., and remaining competitive in a global economy.”
Some highlights of the APTA recommendations for authorization of the federal transportation funding bill includes:
- Authorize a public transportation program that provides strong funding for no less than six years.
- Establish a new dedicated Trust Fund funding mechanism that supplements existing dedicated revenues for the Highway Trust Fund and the Mass Transit Account.
- Restore the bus and bus facilities program to pre-MAP 21 levels in two years.
- Increase and balance federal capital investments in programs for formula funding, new starts and extensions, state of good repair, and bus and bus facilities.
- Ensure existing public transportation infrastructure and facilities are maintained and updated through major capital investments in current and future projects.
- Enact a robust and long-term program for investment in high-speed and intercity passenger rail.
In support of its recommendations to Congress, the association also launched a new nationwide integrated outreach campaign called “Where Public Transportation Goes, Communities Grow.” It features research based advertising, public relations and social media, as well as, a digital grassroots outreach initiative.
“Investment in public transportation infrastructure drives growth,” said Melaniphy. “It attracts development while increasing property values. It connects employers to employees, restaurants to diners, landlords to renters, and families to local stores. It provides a vital connection for people from all walks of life.”
Mountain Line Transit Authority will receive $1,587,000 from FTA’s expiring funding legislation, MAP21. A new transportation bill is vital to Mountain Line’s continued operations.
View the Highway Trust Fund Ticker for more information at http://www.dot.gov/highway-trust-fund-ticker
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The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) is a nonprofit international association of 1,500 public and private sector organizations, engaged in the areas of bus, paratransit, light rail, commuter rail, subways, waterborne services, and intercity and high-speed passenger rail. This includes: transit systems; planning, design, construction, and finance firms; product and service providers; academic institutions; transit associations and state departments of transportation. APTA is the only association in North America that represents all modes of public transportation. APTA members serve the public interest by providing safe, efficient and economical transit services and products More than 90 percent of the people using public transportation in the United States and Canada ride APTA member systems.
MOUNTAIN LINE TRANSIT AUTHORITY Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: September 3, 2026 Contact: Taylor Johnson, Marketing Coordinator Phone: (304) 296-3680 NO LOCAL BUS SERVICE ON Labor Day Morgantown, WV- Mountain Line Transit Authority reminds its riders that there will be no local bus service on Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2026. Normal service will resume on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Grey Line service between Clarksburg and Pittsburgh will run as usual throughout the holiday. Reservations may be made online at ridegreyline.org . For Grey Line information, please call (304) 296-3869. ###End Release – Thank you.
Press Release Mountain Line 420 DuPont Road Morgantown, WV 26501 (304) 296-3680 (304) 291-7429 www.busride.org For Immediate Release Date: August 20, 2026 Contact: Taylor Johnson, Marketing Coordinator Phone: (304) 296-3680 Mountain Line CAC Recognizes Rider of the Month The Mountain Line Transit Authority Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) is pleased to announce an extraordinary passenger who has gone above and beyond the call of courtesy while riding with Mountain Line. Bruce Tripett rides the Gold, Northern Circulator, and Red routes and depends on Mountain Line for their transportation needs. The Mountain Line CAC is pleased to recognize Bruce Tripett as Rider of the Month for August. Bruce will receive a 30 day pass as well as Mountain Line promotional prizes and will be presented with a certificate of appreciation. The CAC meets every other month on the third Wednesday at 1:30 PM via Zoom Meeting and in person. The next CAC meeting will be held September 16, 2026, and all are encouraged to attend. For more information about the Mountain Line Transit Authority, call 304-291-RIDE (7433) or visit our web page at WWW.BUSRIDE.ORG. End Release – Thank you.
Press Release Mountain Line 420 DuPont Road Morgantown, WV 26501 (304) 296-3680 (304) 291-7429 www.busride.org For Immediate Release Date: August 19, 2026 Contact: Taylor Johnson, Marketing Coordinator Phone: (304) 296-3680 Mountain Line Recognizes Outstanding Employees The Mountain Line Transit Authority is pleased to recognize outstanding employee performance for the month of July 2026. After evaluating 59 drivers in 10 performance categories, the Authority is pleased to recognize Tom Jones as Driver of the Month for July 2026. We also wish to recognize Ron McCourt, Daniel Wilt, Daniel Shorter, and Dave Stump. All of these employees are being recognized for their demonstrated driving skills, safety, public relations, assistance to fellow drivers and maintaining route schedules in the course of their daily performance. For more information about the Mountain Line Transit Authority, call 304-291-RIDE (7433) or visit our web page at WWW.BUSRIDE.ORG . End Release – Thank you.
MOUNTAIN LINE TRANSIT AUTHORITY Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: August 12, 2026 Contact: Taylor Johnson, Marketing Coordinator Phone: (304) 296-3680 FALL BUS SCHEDULE BEGINS Morgantown, WV- Mountain Line Transit Authority will resume expanded service hours beginning Friday, August 14 th . Details of the route changes are as follows: Blue & Gold (Route 38): Beginning Friday, August 14 th service will run Monday through Friday from 6:40 AM until 9:00 PM. This service will run throughout the Fall and Spring Semesters including breaks. West Run Express (Route 30): Beginning Tuesday, August 18 th service will run Monday through Friday from 7:10 AM and ending at 8:00 PM. This service will run during the Fall and Spring Semesters excluding breaks. West Run Late Night (Route 30): Late night service begins Friday, August 14 th and will run every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9:00 PM until 3:00 AM with the exception of Fall, Winter and Spring Breaks. Campus PM (Route 1): Service will begin Friday, August 14 th and will run every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6:00 PM until 3:40 AM with the exception of Fall, Winter and Spring Breaks. Beechurst Express (Route 39): Beginning Friday, August 14 th service will run Monday through Friday from 8:10 AM to 1:10 PM and 2:10 PM until 6:10 PM during Fall and Spring sessions with the exception of Fall, Winter and Spring Breaks. Valley View (Route 44): Beginning Tuesday, August 18 th service will run Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM until 2:30 PM. This service will run throughout the Fall and Spring Semesters including breaks. For additional campus information visit www.busride.org/wvu-campus-services . Download our “Where’s My Bus?” App for mobile devices at the App Store or Google Play for Android. Plan your trip using public transit in your Google Maps App on your phone. All Mountain Line schedules and maps are available at WWW.BUSRIDE.ORG . For more information about Mountain Line Transit Authority, call 304-291-RIDE (304-291-7433) or visit their website at Busride.org. ### Thank you.
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