Ohio Loves Transit Week 2022
Every segment of Ohio – businesses, communities, individuals and families – benefit from public transportation, an essential service that enhances economic development, ensures sustainable lifestyles and a higher quality of life.
Greene CATS Public Transit provided over 85,000 essential rides last year, helping Greene County residents access medical facilities, human service agencies, workplaces including personnel employed at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, educational institutions, and retail shopping centers.
GREENE CATS also provides transportation by contract to Medicaid eligible individuals for medical appointments, for those who are developmentally and/or intellectually disabled so they can work in their communities, individuals attending mental health and substance abuse recovery programs, and Greene County veterans who require accessible vehicles to the Dayton VA Medical Center and Wright Patterson Air Force Base.
In coordination with local senior transportation providers and Greene County Council on Aging, Greene CATS works daily to meet the mobility needs of Ohio’s growing senior population in Greene County. Additionally, Greene CATS is currently providing free transportation to residents for COVID vaccination appointments and their non-emergency medical appointments, thanks to the grant funding made available by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT).
“Our agency works to ensure all citizens have access to the transportation services they need to remain an active part of the community, paying special attention to those who are transportation disadvantaged. I would like to thank our dedicated staff, especially our drivers, who have made it possible to fulfill that mission. We also appreciate the elected officials and other stakeholders who have continued to provide funding and support to our agency throughout the pandemic”, states Ken Collier, Executive Director.
Transit helps to drive our economy, with statistics showing that every $1 invested in public transit generates $4 in economic return. Whether getting to area shopping centers, local airports, libraries, parks, bike trails, or countless other destinations—transit will get you there. These are just a few of the reasons why Ohio’s lawmakers are committed to continuing their support of public transit.
