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Posted on Nov 05 2024

NO TRICKS, ONLY A TREAT! CATCH THE COMET FOR FREE TO VOTE ON TUESDAY NOV. 5!

(October 31, 2024) Columbia, SC – The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) wants to help riders exercise their right to vote. The COMET fixed route buses and DART services will be free for those going to vote in the Tuesday, November 5 elections. “We realize how important it ...

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Posted on Oct 18 2024

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

A meeting of the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority Board of Directors will be held on Wednesday, October 23rd 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 Oct 17 2024

COMET ADDS MORE COMMUNITY MEET AND GREET EVENTS WITH CEO WITH PENNY UPDATES

(October 16, 2024) Columbia, SC – The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) has added dates to its series of community meetings with their new Executive Director/CEO, Maurice Pearl in partnership with the Richland Library. Updates on the Richland Penny will also be featured. The remaining dates and times ...

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Posted on Oct 16 2024

Public Notice of The COMET Board of Directors' Executive Committee Meeting for October 2024

A Meeting of The COMET Board of Directors’ Executive Committee will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in the Derrick E. Huggins Board Room.  Note that this meeting occurs immediately prior to the scheduled board meeting. An agenda and packet is located HERE.Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87441486679?pwd=9MS9G5C1wyagrYV8eJEYVGxe5wbKeo.1&from=addonMeeting ID: ...

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Posted on Sep 20 2024

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

A meeting of the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority Board of Directors will be held on Wednesday, September 25th 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 Sep 10 2024

Public Notice of The COMET Service Committee Meeting for September 2024

There will be no regularly scheduled Service Committee meeting for the month of September 2024.

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Posted on Sep 10 2024

Public Notice of The COMET Finance Committee Meeting for September 2024

A meeting of the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) Board of Directors Finance Committee Meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 11, 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, 2nd ...

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Posted on Aug 30 2024

Meet and Greet with COMET Executive Director, Maurice Pearl ***UPDATED***

The COMET will hold additional Meet and Greet events with its executive director with updated times as follows: Thursday, August 29              5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.          Richland Library Eastover Thursday, September 5         6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.          Richland Library Sandhills Thursday, September 12        6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.         Richland Library ...

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Posted on Aug 23 2024

Public Notice of The COMET Board of Directors Meeting for August 2024

A meeting of the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority Board of Directors will be held on Wednesday August 28, 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 Aug 08 2024

Public Notice of The COMET Service Committee Meeting for August 2024

There will be no regularly scheduled Service Committee meeting for the month of August 2024.

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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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