Around the State Accolades

Mitchell County Transportation

On January 7, the Mitchell County Transportation Authority was the recipient of a plaque and monument from the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 58 in appreciation for the system’s service to the veterans of Mitchell County.

“We are very grateful to our veterans and we are especially glad that we are able to serve our veterans as they have so proudly served us,” said Mitchell County Transportation Director Sheila Blalock.


Mountain Mobility

The Land of Sky Clean Vehicles Coalition in Asheville recognized Mountain Mobility staff for their leadership in promoting the use of alternative fueled vehicles during the Community Transportation Advisory Board meeting on January 15. Mountain Mobility is using compressed natural gas powered shuttles and propane autogas vans in more than half its fleet. A plaque from the U.S. Department of Energy Clean Cities Program was presented to Denise Braine, Lori Hembree and Hope Bleecker for their leadership. Clean Cities is the federal program that promotes the use of alternative fueled and advanced technology vehicles to reduce petroleum use and improve air quality in the U.S..

The Clean Vehicles Coalition was recently designated by DOE as the 85th Clean Cities Coalition in the U.S.. For more information go to www.cleanvehiclescoalition.org.

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