Newsroom - Archive
5/19/2011 - The Pioneer Valley Transit Authority Launches Initiatives that Improve Passenger’s Riding Experience
NORTHAMPTON , MA— The Pioneer Valley Transit Authority introduces several initiatives at an event held at the PVTA stop at the Academy of Music in Northampton. PVTA’s new state-of-the-art Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) is completely installed on all fixed route buses operating from PVTA’s Northampton Garage and in all vans used for PVTA’s mobility impaired and senior demand responsive service. Read more...
10/05/2010 - PVTA Wins 6.2 Million Federal Grant for Ten Diesel-Electric Hybrid Buses
SPRINGFIELD, MA.,--In a nation-wide competition, the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority has been awarded $6.2 million for the purchase of ten diesel-electric hybrid buses. The PVTA’s grant application included letters of support from Congressman John Olver and Congressman Richard Neal. The award was made under the State of Good Repair Program which was initiated by the US Department of Transportation. Read more...
9/20/2010 - OLVER, FTA ADMINISTRATOR ROGOFF, & HOLYOKE MAYOR PLUTA ANNOUNCE GRAND OPENING OF HOLYOKE MULTIMODAL TRANSIT CENTER
HOLYOKE, MA.,--On Monday, September 27, 2010, Congressman Olver, Federal Transit Authority Administrator Peter Rogoff, and Holyoke Mayor Elaine Pluta will come together for the much anticipated grand opening of the Holyoke Transportation Center (HTC). Read more...(pdf)
7/20/2010 - PVTA Launches Next Generation Website
SPRINGFIELD, MA.,--Pioneer Valley Transit Authority launched their next generation web site. Read more...
5/12/2010 - PVTA Renovates Springfield Bus Terminal Passenger Area
SPRINGFIELD, MA.,--Pioneer Valley Transit Authority Administrator Mary MacInnes, Federal, State and local officials gathered to re-open the PVTA’s newly enlarged and redesigned passenger waiting area of the bus terminal at 1776 Main Street in Springfield today. Read more...
4/29/2010 - PVTA Donates Three Vans to Springfield’s Seniors
SPRINGFIELD, MA.,--Today the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority donated three retired vans to Springfield’s Department of Elder Affairs. The ceremony to hand over of keys and vehicle registration was held at the Riverview Center at 122 Clyde St., Springfield. Read more...
4/27/2010 - The Partnership for Sustainable Communities Tour
HOLYOKE, MA.,-- On Tuesday, April 27 at 1:30 p.m., officials from the Federal Transit Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the City of Holyoke, will tour the Holyoke Multimodal Transportation Center (206 Maple St. Holyoke), which is currently under construction. Read more...
4/9/2010 - New PVTA Bus Shelters Installed on State St., Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, MA.,--.The Pioneer Valley Transit Authority along with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), the City of Springfield has completed the installation of fourteen new Victorian-style bus shelters as part of the State Street Corridor Project.
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3/17/2010 - PVTA Installs Bike Racks on Springfield Buses
SPRINGFIELD, MA.,-- The PVTA announced today that is has installed bike racks on its Springfield buses. The Authority made the announcement today at an event at the Springfield Bus Terminal that coincides with Bike-To-Work-Week. Read more...
2/11/2010 - Congressman Neal and PVTA Announce Arrival of Stimulus Vehicles
SPRINGFIELD, MA.,-- Congressman Richard Neal visited the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority’s Northampton garage today to present twenty new paratransit vehciles that were purchased using $1,025,800 in Federal stimulus funds. Read more...
12/9/2009 - PVTA to Conduct Disaster Drill
SPRINGFIELD, MA.,-- The Pioneer Valley Transit Authority is hosting a mock disaster drill on December 10, 2009 from 9:00-12:00 at the. Norris J. Quinn Fire Training Center 100 Grochmal Avenue, Springfield. Read more...