Business View Magazine l January 2023

221 222 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 9, ISSUE 12 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 9, ISSUE 12 SAFE, EFFICIENT, AND ACCESSIBLE PUBLIC TRANSIT AT A GLANCE WILLIAMSBURG AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY (WATA) WHAT: Local transit authority providing public transport for the Williamsburg area WHERE: WATA is headquartered in Williamsburg, VA WEBSITE: https://www.gowata.org/ he Williamsburg Area Transit Authority (WATA) has serviced those who visit, live, and work in James City County, the City of Williamsburg, and York County through the provision of safe, efficient, and accessible public transit since its establishment in 1977. Originally known as the James City County Transit (JCCT), the organization sought to provide public transport to those who needed it most. JCCT was renamed Williamsburg Area Transport following a shift into multi- T WI LLIAMSBURG AREA TRANSI T AUTHORI T Y (WATA) Increasing ridership and keeping safety standards in mind, Williamsburg Area Transit Authority is committed to the community

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