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Transportation

 

Department Overview

Mitchell county Transportation strives to provide eaiser mobility choices and to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for the community. The department strives to excel in providing safe, reliable, affordable, courteous public transit serives that address the needs of Mitchell County residents.

Scheduled Meetings

• The Transportation Advisory Board meets quarterly
• The Transportation Staff Meeting/Training is held quarterly

Functions

The Mitchell County Transportation Authority (MCTA) is a community transportation program dedicated to meet the transportation needs of Mitchell County residents. The community transit system can help residents get to work, go shopping, get to the pharmacy, in county as well as out-of-county medical appointments or whatever the need may be. MCTA also provides transportation services by contract to a number of human service agencies such as the Senior Center, day care centers, sheltered workshop, social services, and pre-school centers.

Requesting Transportation

Obtaining a reide on community transit is quick and easy. Contact the Transportation Office with the day/time and location of a trip. It's a good idea to call in advance to schedule the trip. A Transportation representative will determine eigibility for services and help schedule the trip.

Mitchell County Transportation services are fully-accessible for people with disabilities.

Personnel

Barbara Buchanan, Director
Sheila Grindstaff, Administrative Assistant & Safety Officer
Lisa Bailey, Operations Manager/Dispatcher & Receptionist
Nancy Sue Woody, Lead Van Driver
Billie Thomas, Van Driver
Sherri McKinney, Van Driver
Mary Jo McClellan, Van Driver
Penny Golabek, Part-Time Van Driver
Bobby Cain, Part-Time Van Driver
Angie Seago, Part-Time Van Driver
Alane Gardner, Part-Time Van Driver
Sherrill Thomas, Part-Time Van Driver