APPLY TO THE SPRING 2023 COMET ACADEMY
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority is currently accepting applications for the third year of The COMET Academy, a leadership development program for those who’d like to learn about the public transit system. The goal of The COMET Academy is to create community members who serve as a resource and ...
Hop on the Soda Cap Connector!
The Soda Cap Connector is a safe and affordable way to explore some of Columbia’s top attractions. Whether you are a tourist or local to the area, the Soda Cap Connector can get you to many of downtown Columbia’s major destinations! The Soda Cap Connector takes the stress out of ...
Honoring Sarah Mae Flemming 68 years later
Sarah Mae Flemming is a champion and hero of civil rights thanks to her brave contributions to the Civil Rights Movement in 1954. Her legacy and actions were instrumental in helping end segregation in the U.S. Flemming was born June 28, 1933 as the oldest of seven children. She grew ...
The COMET's accomplishments over the years
Since 2013, the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (CMRTA) has been known to the public as The COMET. This came after the Transportation Penny Tax Program was approved by Richland County in 2012. This program enacted a 1% sales tax that raised funds for transportation in Richland County.
Over 10,000 Served Through Don’t Miss Your Shot, a COMET Campaign
COLUMBIA, SC- The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) launched a comprehensive campaign titled ‘Don’t Miss Your Shot’ in early 2021 to ensure every Midlands community member has access to the COVID-19 vaccine. After the COVID-19 vaccinations were first made available in December in 2020, The COMET wanted to ...
Toy Buses For Sale!
You can get toy buses the following ways for $20.00 (sales tax included): Visit Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority Transit Station located at the 1780 Sumter Street between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. on weekends. Come to our main ...
Commute to work with The COMET Vanpool!
Through Commute With Enterprise, The COMET will subsidize $500 per month for each vanpool group formed. Vans must originate or end in Richland or Lexington Counties. For more information, click here to sign up or call 1-800-VAN-4-WORK. Download The COMET Vanpool Brochure Download Carpool vs. Vanpool flyer
The COMET in the Community
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