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Posted on Jul 06 2024

Public Hearing on Richland Penny Tax to be held on Tuesday, July 9, 2024

A public hearing of the Penny Tax will be held on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Richland County Administration Building at 2020 Hampton Street. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. The public is invited to attend. The COMET is expected to receive 22% of the Penny ...

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Posted on Jul 05 2024

Notice of Cancellation/Postponement of The COMET July 2024 Committee Meetings

The following regularly scheduled Committee Meetings of the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) are postponed for July 2024: Finance Committee Meeting (no meeting on Wednesday, July 10, 2024) Service Committee Meeting (no meeting on Wednesday, July 10, 2024) Intermodal Committee Meeting (no meeting on Wednesday, July 10, 2024) ...

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Posted on Jun 21 2024

Notice of The COMET Board of Directors' Meeting for June 2024

A meeting of the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority Board of Directors will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at NOON. The meeting will be held at the Lowell C. Spires Jr. Regional Transit Facility – 3613 Lucius Road, Columbia, SC 29201 in the Derrick E. Huggins Boardroom, 2nd ...

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Posted on Jun 06 2024

Public Notice of The COMET Service Committee Meeting for June 2024

A meeting of the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) Board of Directors Service Committee Meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 12:00 PM, at the Lowell C. Spires Jr. Regional Transit Facility – 3613 Lucius Road, Columbia, SC 29201 in the Derrick E. Huggins Board ...

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Posted on Jun 06 2024

Public Notice of The COMET Finance Committee Meeting for June 2024

A meeting of the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) Board of Directors Finance Committee Meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at the Lowell C. Spires Jr. Regional Transit Facility – 3613 Lucius Road, Columbia, SC 29201 in the Derrick E. Huggins Boardroom, ...

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Posted on May 17 2024

Public Notice of The COMET Intermodal Committee Meeting for May 2024

A meeting of the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) Board of Directors Intermodal Sub-Committee Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 11:45 a.m. prior to the full Board meeting at Noon. at the Lowell C. Spires Jr. Regional Transit Facility – 3613 Lucius Road, Columbia, ...

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Posted on May 17 2024

Public Notice of The COMET Board of Directors' Meeting for May 2024

A meeting of the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority Board of Directors will be held on Wednesday, May 22nd at NOON. The meeting will be held at the Lowell C. Spires Jr. Regional Transit Facility – 3613 Lucius Road, Columbia, SC 29201 in the Derrick E. Huggins Boardroom, 2nd Floor. ...

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Posted on May 08 2024

Public Notice of The COMET Intermodal Committee Meeting for May 2024

A meeting of the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) Board of Directors Intermodal Committee will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Lowell C. Spires Jr. Regional Transit Facility – 3613 Lucius Road, Columbia, SC 29201 in the ...

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Posted on May 03 2024

Notice of The COMET Service Committee Meeting for May 2024

Good morning, Board Members, Staff, and Guests, A meeting of the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) Board of Directors Service Committee Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 12:30 PM, at the Lowell C. Spires Jr. Regional Transit Facility – 3613 Lucius Road, Columbia, SC ...

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Posted on May 03 2024

Notice of The COMET Finance Committee Meeting for May 2024

A meeting of the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) Board of Directors Finance Committee Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Lowell C. Spires Jr. Regional Transit Facility – 3613 Lucius Road, Columbia, SC 29201 in the Derrick E. Huggins Boardroom, ...

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Posted on Apr 18 2024

Public Notice of The COMET Board of Directors' Meeting for April 2024

A meeting of the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority Board of Directors Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 24th at NOON. The meeting will be held at the Lowell C. Spires Jr. Regional Transit Facility – 3613 Lucius Road, Columbia, SC 29201 in the Derrick E. Huggins Boardroom, 2nd ...

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Posted on Apr 05 2024

Public Notice of The COMET Service Committee Meeting for April 2024

A meeting of the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) Board of Directors Service Committee Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 12:30 PM, at the Lowell C. Spires Jr. Regional Transit Facility – 3613 Lucius Road, Columbia, SC 29201 in the Derrick E. Huggins Board ...

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The COMET in the Community

Did you know The COMET hosts events at COMET Central throughout the year and attends various events in the community? We love to bring people together through the support of local community events. During these events, you can learn more about riding the COMET and even hop on a bus during one of our lounge experiences. Plus, we usually bring freebies, promo items and more. Check out our upcoming calendar!
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Stay up to date on everything happening at The COMET by subscribing to our online newsletter. You can also find printed newsletters on the buses or at COMET Central.
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