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Community Transit Faces $106K Cut & Hikes Fares: An Interview with Co-Directors Terry Hoffman and Cathy Holman
Community Transit of Watertown, Sisseton (CTWS) is navigating a challenging year. Host Steve Jurans sits down with Co-Directors Terry Hoffman and Cathy Holman (55 years of combined experience!) to discuss the critical services they provide and the financial hurdles they are facing.
The directors detail the $106,000 cut in federal operating funds that has forced them to implement a necessary fare increase beginning January 1st (Watertown city fares rise from $3 to $4). They explain their intensive lobbying efforts to secure a dedicated state funding source to support their mission.
Despite the challenges, CTWS is making a huge economic impact:
They provided over 190,000 rides last year.
Employment has become the #1 purpose for rides in Watertown, proving their essential role in getting the community to work.
They’ve secured funding for three new hybrid (gas/electric) SUVs.
Their highly-trained drivers recently dominated the Dakota Transit Association Bus Rodeo, taking home 1st, 2nd, and 5th place!
Learn more about their essential, door-to-door service, their partnerships (including the medical contract with Prairie Lakes), and what it takes to manage public transit in Northeast South Dakota.
Guests:
Terry Hoffman, Co-Director, Community Transit of Watertown, Sisseton
Cathy Holman, Co-Director, Community Transit of Watertown, Sisseton
Key Topics:
Federal funding cuts and rate increases
Lobbying for a dedicated state funding source
Employment is the #1 reason for ridership
New hybrid vehicles and extensive driver training
Driver success at the annual Bus Rodeo
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