Midhurst/March 17, 2022 – Warden George Cornell has officially proclaimed March 18th, 2022 as Transit Worker Appreciation Day. The outstanding achievements of LINX and LINX PLUS+ Transit operators and maintenance staff have shown the pride and dedication that these employees have in their communities, including maintaining critical services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Transit operators and maintenance staff ensure that our communities have a safe, economical way of connecting to one another,” said Warden George Cornell. “The County would like to thank all of our hard working transit operators and maintenance staff for keeping our communities moving and connected.”
Transit operators and maintenance staff ensure that communities are connected and thriving throughout Simcoe County. Routes include Penetanguishene/Midland – Barrie, Wasaga Beach – Barrie, Orillia – Barrie, Collingwood – Wasaga Beach, New Tecumseth – Bradford West Gwillimbury, and Midland – Orillia. These essential routes ensure that residents are able to travel between communities to medical appointments, to obtain and retain employment, and doing our part to keep the economy going during difficult times.
Residents of the County of Simcoe are encouraged to thank local transit operators and maintenance staff by using the hashtag #TransitConnectsSimcoeCounty on social media on March 18, 2022. All good wishes will be shared with transit operators and maintenance staff.
About Simcoe County LINX and LINX PLUS+ Transit
Simcoe County LINX is a conventional public transit system with six routes connecting communities across the County that links major urban hubs and local transit services in the County of Simcoe. The LINX and LINX PLUS+ transit system provides citizens and visitors with reliable and courteous transit system in clean, safe and accessible vehicles.
About the County of Simcoe
County of Simcoe is composed of sixteen member municipalities and provides crucial public services to County residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia. Visit our website at simcoe.ca.
– 30 –
CONTACTS
Andrea Walasek
Public Relations Consultant
County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Department
249-535-3511 (mobile)
Andrea.Walasek@simcoe.ca
Collin Matanowitsch
Manager, Public Relations
County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Department
705-734-8386 (mobile)
Collin.Matanowitsch@simcoe.ca