Transportation

Barbara Buchanan

Sheila Grindstaff, Director

E-mail: sheila.grindstaff@mitchellcounty.org
Telephone: 828.688.2139, extension 1632
Fax: 828.688.3510
TDD: 711 or 1.800.735.2962

 

 

 

 

 

Staff

  • Lisa Bailey, Assistant Director (828.688.2139, extension 1631)
  • Alane Gardner, Operations Manager (828.688.2139, extension 1630)

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

  • MCTA Staff Meetings & Training are every third Tuesday of the month
  • The Transportation Advisory Board meets quarterly
    The next meeting of the Board is August 23, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at the Mitchell County Transporation Office
    Public comments are always welcome. Contact Sheila Graindstaff to be placed on the agenda

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 ride 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

  • Sheila Grindstaff, Director
  • Lisa Bailey, Administrative Assistant
  • Alane Gardner, Operations Manager/Safety Officer
  • Sue Woody, Lead Operator
  • Billie Thomas, Operator
  • Sherri McKinney, Operator
  • Mary Jo McClellan, Operator
  • Penny Golabek, Operator
  • Bobby Cain, Operator
  • Angela Seago, Operator
  • Sherrill Thomas, Operator
  • Joe Hoilman, Operator
  • Pat Buchanan, Operator

page updated January 24, 2012

Hours of Operation

Office:
7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Monday-Friday

After Hours & Weekend Services Also Available

Title VI Compliance

The Mitchell County Transportation Authority is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of the transit services we offer, consistent with the requirements of Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, as amended.  For more information or to file a complaint you may contact:

Kathy Young,
Human Resource Director
Mitchell County
26 Crimson Laurel Circle, Suite 1
Bakersville, NCĀ  28705

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