Via Transportation takes over management of TCATA

Benton Harbor's Dial a Ride service now under new leadership

Mar. 20, 2026 at 6:00pm

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The Twin Cities Area Transportation Authority (TCATA) in Benton Harbor, Michigan is now under the management of Via Transportation. The transition was made official on Tuesday, with TCATA's Tressa Greschak appointed as the interim director of the organization.

Why it matters

The change in management comes after the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) froze TCATA's funding last month, requiring the organization to take certain steps to comply with FTA directives. The takeover by Via Transportation aims to stabilize operations and oversight of the Dial a Ride service in the Benton Harbor area.

The details

TCATA's Board of Trustees approved resolutions last week to grant Via Transportation permission to use the TCATA name and logo, as well as to comply with FTA requirements. Tressa Greschak, previously the deputy director, has been appointed as the interim director of TCATA, which is now being rebranded as 'TCATA by Via'. A new website, TCATA.info, has been launched as part of the transition.

  • On March 17, 2026, Via Transportation officially took over operations of TCATA.
  • Last week, the TCATA Board of Trustees passed resolutions to facilitate the transition to Via Transportation.

The players

TCATA

The Twin Cities Area Transportation Authority, the organization that oversees Benton Harbor's Dial a Ride service.

Via Transportation

The company that has taken over management of TCATA operations.

Tressa Greschak

The interim director of TCATA, previously the deputy director.

Alex Little

The chair of the TCATA Board of Trustees.

Federal Transit Administration (FTA)

The government agency that froze TCATA's funding last month, prompting the transition to Via Transportation.

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What they’re saying

“'TCATA is in the midst of a transition whereby operations will as, of March 17, be carried out and conducted under contract by Via,'”

— Alex Little, Chair, TCATA Board of Trustees

“'What we indicated here is that we want to observe through this transition how it goes and what all we have to deal with.'”

— Alex Little, Chair, TCATA Board of Trustees

What’s next

The TCATA Board of Trustees will continue to monitor the transition to Via Transportation's management of the Dial a Ride service in Benton Harbor.

The takeaway

The takeover of TCATA by Via Transportation aims to stabilize the operations and oversight of the Dial a Ride service in Benton Harbor after the FTA froze the organization's funding. The transition represents an effort to comply with FTA directives and ensure the continued provision of this important transportation service for the community.