Providing public transportation to the citizens of James City County, the City of Williamsburg, and York County. History of the Authority Williamsburg Area Transit Authority (WATA) is the successor to James City County Transit (JCCT) and Williamsburg Area Transport (WAT). JCCT began in 1977 as a James City County, Virginia Social Services transportation system which used flexible routes to serve those most in need of transportation. The service grew into a public transportation system serving multiple jurisdictions and the organization was renamed Williamsburg Area Transport to better describe the regional focus of the system. In 2006, the Virginia General Assembly granted the region's local governments, the College of William and Mary and The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation permission to form a Regional Transit Authority which included James City County (JCC), York County (YC), and the City of Williamsburg, and WAT's name was changed to Williamsburg Area Transit Authority (WATA).
External link for Williamsburg Area Transit Authority
7239 Pocahontas Trail
Williamsburg, VA 23185, US
468 N. Boundary Street
Williamsburg, VA 23185, US
Thank you to Williamsburg Area Association of REALTORS® for the opportunity to present to your group! It’s always a pleasure to showcase our services and receive valuable feedback from our stakeholders.
WATA will provide free fares for its fixed route and paratransit services for the general election on November 5th, 2024! If you plan to use public transportation to vote, WATA has provided a list of bus stops that are closest to polling locations within its service area. For the full press release: visit: https://lnkd.in/emGFGHWK
Thank you CTAV - Community Transportation Association of Virginia for allowing us to speak at your retreat! We are excited to continue our involvement and collaboration as well 😁
Avery Daugherty, VDRPT Statewide Program Manager (L) is all smiles standing with Matt Scalia, Executive Director of WATA (R). Matt was a guest speaker at this year’s #CTAV board retreat in Williamsburg, Virginia where the board received an overview of the history of WATA and how the system in Williamsburg is operated. On behalf of CTAV thank you Matt for the time you spent with us. We enjoyed the stay in Williamsburg and look forward to your continued involvement with the CTAV association.
We're #hiring a new Director of Operations in Williamsburg, VA. You can apply today or share this post with your network. Our job listing is also available on Mass Transit magazine, Virginia Transit Association, and more!
Join Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization public meeting this Wednesday! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Message from HRTPO: Join Our Public Meeting! The Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO) wants to hear from YOU! The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transportation Authority (FTA) are reviewing how we plan transportation in Hampton Roads. Additional details are attached and available below. This is your chance to directly tell federal officials what's important to you! Meeting Details: • Date: Wednesday, August 14, 2024 • Time: 6:00 PM • Location: In-person at The Regional Building, 723 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23320 in the 757 Room • Virtual Option: Join online at Microsoft Teams: Meeting ID: 230 043 922 62, Passcode: Gu7ydY • Phone Option: Dial +1 972-301-8039,,231994292# (Conference ID: 231 994 292#) Why Participate? This meeting is your opportunity to: • Share your thoughts on how we plan transportation in Hampton Roads. • Learn more about the federal review process. • Help shape the future of transportation in our region. Spread the Word! Invite your friends, family, and neighbors to join the meeting. Together, we can make a difference!
Congratulations to our Executive Director for graduating from the inaugural class of the Virginia Transit Leadership Institute by Virginia Transit Association 😀
Congratulations again to Matthew Scalia of Williamsburg Area Transit Authority for graduating from the inaugural class of the Virginia Transit Leadership Institute. Don't forget applications are now open for Class II! Application closes July 1, 2024. https://lnkd.in/ghFWMzax
Congratulations to the WATA team and our fellow transit agencies in Virginia on receiving awards! Well deserved 😁🚌
Virginia Transit Association Celebrates 2024 Public Transit Award Winners and Inaugural Virginia Transit Leadership Institute Graduates The Virginia Transit Association (VTA) honored award winners from across the Commonwealth at its 47th Annual Awards ceremony as part of the 2024 Annual Public Transportation Conference and Bus Expo in Harrisonburg, Virginia. VTA also honored the first graduating class of their Virginia Transit Leadership Institute (VTLI) program.
[📣 Customer Testimony - Episode 4] Are you looking for an Intelligent Transportation System that perfectly fits your transit agency's needs? Ben Goodill, Director of Planning & Administration for the Williamsburg Area Transit Authority, shares his positive experience with our NAVINEO CAD/AVL and onboard infotainment solutions, highlighting the value of our partnership. "The experience with Equans has been fantastic. They've got a great staff, and for us, it was about creating that partnership. Unlike a typical vendor, Equans was with us every step of the way, making us comfortable throughout the process." Our solution brought numerous benefits for his team: 🌟 Innovative Tools: A comprehensive set of new tools. 🤖 Automation: Automated functionality, drastically reducing the man hours needed. 👥 Strong Partnership: Seamless collaboration with continuous support from the Equans team, led by Kilian Ollivier. #NAVINEO #CustomerSuccess #PublicTransit #ITS
Join us at the DBE Outreach Event with Williamsburg Area Transit Authority (WATA) and Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity ! Are you a DBE small business interested in learning more about opportunities to work with WATA? Come to the Stryker Center on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 11:30 AM to connect with key representatives and network with other businesses. This in-person event is a great chance to ask questions, make valuable connections, and explore potential partnerships. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn more about working with WATA! Register Here: https://lnkd.in/ezpbzfzV
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