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McDowell Transit named Transit Agency of the Year; express route logs 200 rides in first days
Summary
McDowell Transit received the North Carolina Public Transportation Association's Transit Agency of the Year award and reported more than 200 rides on a new express service started in May; fare for the round trip is $5.
McDowell Transit staff updated the Board of Commissioners on recent recognition and a new express service.
Jason Hallfield reported that McDowell Transit received the North Carolina Public Transportation Association’s Transit Agency of the Year award, praising drivers and staff for 34,000 trips in a year, 300,000 miles driven and a record of no accidents or incidents. Hallfield said the agency’s new express service, launched in May, recorded more than 200 rides in the first several days and that the round-trip fare on the express route is $5.
Why it matters: transit service supports residents’ mobility, and the award highlights operational performance and staff contributions. Hallfield credited drivers and dispatch staff for service continuity during challenging weather responses.
Ending: Commissioners took a group photo with transit staff and recognized the award publicly.
