Tri River Transit Announces New Summer Route

June 9, 2010

In an effort to reach out to new customers and to build relationships with younger riders Tri River Transit will be operating a summer route to Mud River Lake. The Upper Mud River bus route service is available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. This route will begin June 21 and end on August 27, 2010. The Tri River Transit bus will make three trips to Mud RIver Lake with three return trips.

For specific questions regarding this route, individuals should contact the Tri River Transit Office. If you would like to have copies of schedules or need additional information about the service, please contact Tri RIver Transit at 1-304-824-2944 or toll free at 1-877-212-0815.

Paula Smith Named Executive Director Tri River Transit Authority

Paula Smith has been Tri River Transit Assistant Manager since 2006, managing the agency finances as well as operating reports of the WV Division of Public Transit. Mrs. Smith has been with the agency since March 2000. "I am honored to have this opportunity to move up as Executive Director in an organization that feels like home." Smith said.

"We are fortunate to have a talented and experienced transportation professional in the Executive Director's position. Smith is familiar with the counties we serve and  has a great deal of experience with the rural transit operations. We are looking forward to working with her and feel she has the ability to continue reaching the goals set for Tri River Transit, " said Tom Scarpellini, Board President.

Tri River Transit would like to welcome Jenifer Dalton to it's authority. Mrs. Dalton has accepted the position of Assistant Director. She is a graduate of Marshall University with a Bachelors degree in Marketing, specializing in Logistics. "I am enthusiastic to have this opportunity to use my background knowledge and experiences with the Transit Authority in my community." Dalton said.

Construction on the new Administrative and Maintenance Facility is in full progress. The facility will be approximately 14,000 square feet and will allow Tri River Transit to do all required maintenance in house. "We anticipate a cost savings and the ability  to offer safe and efficient service to our patrons," said Paula Smith, Executive Director. The facility is located at Marconi Drive in Hamlin. The approximate completion date will be in the fall 2010. "This is a major accomplishment for Tri River Transit which has been operating in our community for the past 10 years, " said Paula Smith, Executive Director.