Former Greenville Area Transit Manager Inducted into North Carolina Transportation Hall of Fame

One of public transportation’s own was part of the latest class of inductees for the 2012 North Carolina Transportation Hall of Fame. On Aug. 27, 2012, former Greenville Area Transit (GREAT) Manager Nancy Harrington joined the elite group of people who have each contributed to the advancement of various modes of transportation in North Carolina.

Harrington, a native of Goldsboro and graduate of the University of Tampa, began her career in public service at Greenville’s Recreation Department from 1977-1979. From there she worked with the Mid-East Commission in Washington, N.C. before returning to Greenville in 1981 to write applications for transportation grants. From 1988 until her retirement in January 2012, Harrington served as transit manager at GREAT. During her time at the system, GREAT doubled ridership and increased service, making Greenville accessible to as many people as possible. In addition to her work at GREAT, Harrington served on the N.C.Public Transportation Association board of directors of two terms. Harrington is a member of the Carolinas Association for Passenger Trains and volunteers for the American Cancer Society, as well as at a local nursing home.

Nancy was introduced by 2008 inductee Wendell Edwards, former executive director of the Choanoke Public Transportation Authority. Other inductees into the 2012 North Carolina Transportation Hall of Fame include RDU International Airport Retired Director John C. Brantley III; Waters Buggy Works Founder Gilbert S. Waters; pilot, master mechanic and flight instructor Edwin Foy Pullen; NCDOT Rail Division Retired Director Patrick B. Simmons; and Tidewater Transit Founder and Retired President Charles W. Smith.

The next North Carolina Transportation Hall of Fame will take place in 2014. Nominations for inductees are being accepted through the end of 2013. If you are interested in nominating a family member, friend or coworker for the 2014 North Carolina Transportation Hall of Fame, contact David Robinson with the N.C. Transportation Hall of Fame at 919-272-0063 for more information.