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General Manager: Johnny Gullett |
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Jackson Transit Authority Jackson Transit Authority operates Monday through Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. JTA buses do not operate on Sundays and the following locally observed holidays: New Year’s Day, MLK Holiday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. |
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Public transportation service has played a major role in
providing mobility
for residents of the Jackson area for more
than a century. In 1887, public transportation became available to residents
though the use of mule drawn cars. From this modest beginning, the transit
system grew into an active electric
street car service which evolved in
1939 into the existing system of fixed-route bus service. In 1897 the Jackson Power & Line Company changed the mule cars to
electric street service within the City of Jackson, The major through
streets used were Hays, Hatton, Highland and Hollywood. Beginning in 1939 the Jackson Transportation Company, a company owned
by stockholders, started buying gasoline powered buses as the public transit
system replaced the street car. The 12 buses ran almost the same routes
as the electric cars and ran 7 days a week for 16 hours each day. In 1941 Local 1285 of the Amalgamated Transit Union was formed and the transit system became unionized and continues today. In 1952, the stockholders of the Jackson Transportation company wanted to get out of the transportation business and the Jackson City Line was formed. Mr. Stanley McNulty, owner of the Jackson City Line, started running
the transit system. Operation hours were changed with Mr. McNulty at the
helm with no service on Sundays or Holidays. On April 5, 1966, as with many privately owned In 1988 bus fare increased to the current fare of $0.75 per ride with
free transfers. Also, until this time the Bus Operators had been 'making
change' for riders, carrying up to $50.00 in change. The practice of making
change was stopped and thus made the Bus Operator a safer occupation. In 1991 JTA started a demand-response, In February of 2000 JTA was able to extend service In April of 2002, JTA opened our new Today the Jackson Transit Authority has 13 fixed route
buses and 7 paratransit buses in service. JTA's JTA has changed the bus routes many times |
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www.RIDEJTA.com JTA has hit the 21st century with its own web page. Please take a minute to look into the web site. There are many interesting pages to the web site including history, program, fares and schedules. If you would like to share your views with JTA on its web page please do so by clicking on the 'Contact Us' tab and then click on JTA general mail. JTA looks forward to your comments and suggestions. JTA 2007 Bus Road-eo A Big Success JTA's 2007 Bus Road-eo winners are: Mr. James Dawson, Jr. is the first place winner for the Operations department, Mr. Joe Coleman is second place winner for the Operations department, Mr. Leonard Ellison is the first place winner for the Maintenance department. Mr. Dawson and Mr. Coleman will represent JTA in the State Bus Road-eo to be held in Memphis on November 29. Congratulations Gentlemen and thank you for representing JTA at the State competition! Mr. Coleman was
the 3rd runner up in the 29' bus competition at the State Roadeo in
Memphis. JTA 2007 Employees of the Year The Jackson Transit Authority (JTA) is pleased to announce Mr. Floyd Grimes as JTA's Maintenance Employee of the Year and Ms. Linda Harris as JTA's Operations Employee of the Year. Mr. Grimes and Ms. Harris were awarded this honor at JTA's annual Employee Dinner, December 9, 2007. Mr. Grimes was awarded this honor because of his dedication to maintaining and servicing the transit bus fleet, attendance and attitude, and his willingness to get the job done. Mr. Grimes has been employed with JTA as Service/Mechanic Helper since 6/26/1996. Ms. Harris was awarded this honor for her dedication to serving the riding public, attendance and attitude, and her willingness to get the job done. Ms. Harris has been employed with JTA since 10/19/1990 as Bus Operator. Congratulations Ladies and Gentlemen! JTA 'Treat' Bags AvailableJTA has free Trick or Treat bags for children to help them 'shine' this Halloween. The shiny silver bags are reflective to help motorists see the children. The bags have a ghost and a black cat hiding in a pumpkin. The safety tips which are printed on the bags are Never go out alone, Stay in well-lighted areas, Go only to houses you know, Have your parents check our treats. The Treat bags will be given out on all JTA buses October 29, 30 and 31, while supplies last. Holiday Lights Tour JTA is offering a gift to area residents of senior centers and nursing homes in the form of a guided 'Holiday Light Tour'. The tour is a chance for residents to get out and see the holiday lights of Jackson this festive season. Highlights of the tour will be the Downtown business district and Historic Lambuth Area. The tour is being held the nights of December 12 and 19. Reservations must be made in advance due to limited space. Reservations will be taken November 28 through December 6. For reservations and information about the tour call JTA at 423-0200. 25 cent week Last minute Holiday shopping? GO JTA! 'Can' JTA Food Drive and Ride Free JTA Holiday Schedule 2008
JACKSON TRANSIT AUTHORITY The Jackson Transit Authority Board of Directors strongly supports the DBE (or Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) Program and its policies and is committed to making them a vital part of JTA’s business process.
It is, therefore, the policy to create a level playing field on which DBEs can compete fairly for DOT-assisted contracts and to assist the development of firms that can compete successfully in the marketplace outside the DBE Program through the following means:
Development: To explore ways to provide assistance to DBEs through training, seminars, and sharing information about new initiatives that affect minority-owned businesses. Information: To keep DBEs informed on procurement activities and other activities taking
place at JTA and in the community.
Outreach: To actively seek certified and certifiable DBE suppliers.
Relationships: To promote better business relationships between JTA and its vendors that
will benefit all parties.
Utilization: To increase the utilization of DBEs in the purchasing process in routine
purchases, requests for bids and contracts and other forms of purchase.
Understanding: To create an avenue to effectively communicate with DBEs concerning
procurement policies and procedures. If you would like more information
about JTA’s DBE program, please contact: Compliance Officer (731) 423-0200 x102 mjackson@ridejta.com |
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