The Birmingham Xpress officially opens today!

The day has come!

Today, leaders from the City of Birmingham, Department of Transportation, Birmingham City Council, BJCTA, Max Transit, and more gathered to celebrate the official launch and opening of the Birmingham Xpress.

Mayor Woodfin thanked Congresswoman Terri Sewell in her absence for the advocacy and work done to make this essential project happen for Birmingham and Jefferson County.

There are 32 stops between the East Transit Center, near Woodlawn High School, and the West Transit Center, across Avenue W from CrossPlex. Pick your stop and ride the Birmingham Xpress!

Click the image or button below to watch the replay for today's ribbon cutting.

Get route, hours, and more details about BX at www.maxtransit.org/bx.

Help our third-graders embrace their love of reading by volunteering for Page Pals

Page Pals is here to encourage reading outside of the classroom. And we need your help.

Sign up to read to students at bhamyouthfirst.org/page-pals and share the joy of literacy with those who need it most.

Recently, Mayor Randall Woodfin stated, "The City of Birmingham has no shortage of serious issues that we confront every day — from street maintenance, to garbage and sanitation, to public safety and crime.

But even as we address these pressing day-to-day needs, we can’t lose sight of the larger goal: Building a future that provides opportunities for our people, our businesses and our communities to succeed.

We’re tackling this on many levels, but I’m especially proud of one initiative that has the potential to create a lasting impact: a city-led partnership to help our schoolchildren improve their reading skills."

Read more from Mayor Woodfin on the community investment we can make in our scholars to help them succeed

Revitalization update: Hanover Circle paving

Southeastern Sealcoating will perform milling and paving operations on Hanover Circle starting Monday, September 26.

The work is expected to last four days. During this time all vehicles will be required to be moved off of the roadway during the work. In the event that vehicles are not moved, Southeastern Sealcoating will have those vehicles towed offsite at the owner’s expense.

Go to birminghamal.gov/hanovercircle for continued updates.

Morehouse Tuskegee Classic goes down in 16 days! Do you have your tickets?

The Morehouse Tuskegee Classic is the latest addition to Classic Season in Birmingham, but this rivalry dates back to 1902!

Birmingham, get into it!

On Friday, October 7, kick-off with a block party at City Hall from 11 am-3 pm and a Jeezy concert at Boutwell Auditorium at 7 pm. 

Get access to the concert on October 7 when you purchase your ticket for the game, happening on October 8, at morehousetuskegeeclassic.com.