Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Winston-Salem Transit Authority.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Winston Salem
County
The county where this buyer is located.
Forsyth
Address
Physical address of this buyer.
1060 N Trade St
Zip Code
Postal code for this buyer's location.
27101
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Winston-Salem Transit Authority
The board meeting featured a safety message regarding seasonal risks, recognition of the transit rodeo team and maintenance staff achievements, and a presentation from Leadership Winston-Salem regarding community outreach strategies and transit ridership improvement. The board received reports covering operational data, safety initiatives, service changes, human resources updates, maintenance activities, and ongoing marketing projects.
The Board addressed multiple operational and strategic items, including the approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Winston-Salem Area Transportation Planning Organization and the authorization of comprehensive route network changes designed to improve service frequency and accessibility. Additionally, the Board approved a federally mandated Drug and Alcohol Policy and a revised Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan. The meeting also included staff reports on transit operations, safety training initiatives, human resources recruitment efforts, fleet maintenance performance, and community engagement activities, alongside the presentation of employee recognition awards.
The board discussed the procurement of Gillig 29' clean diesel buses to address fleet aging and replacement challenges. A new policy was adopted establishing fare-free transit during extreme weather and for specific community events, such as elections. Additionally, the board reviewed a regional fare model involving the Umo app to facilitate revenue sharing between regional transit partners, and received updates on service reductions to fixed routes and paratransit to meet budget requirements. Several staff introductions and employee recognitions were also noted.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Winston-Salem Transit Authority meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
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Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Winston-Salem Transit Authority.
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