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Posted on Jul 14 2021

Notice of Access Advisory Meeting to be held on July 22, 2021

The COMET Access Advisory Committee July 22, 2021 Zoom Virtual Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84541653432?pwd=RjJ5MFdFbFphbks5UzRNQWJWNHdpQT09 Meeting ID: 845 4165 3432 Passcode: provided in calendar invite or by calling 803.834.2382   10:00AM   Meeting Agenda:  AAC Agenda for 07-22-21

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Posted on Jul 13 2021

PAMELA BYNOE-REED SELECTED FOR 2021 SC WOMEN IN BUSINESS AWARD

(July 13, 2021) Columbia, SC – The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) is proud to announce that Pamela Bynoe-Reed, the organization’s Director of Marketing & Community Affairs/PIO has been selected by Integrated Media Publishing as one of the 2021 SC Women in Business: Women to Watch. The prestigious ...

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Posted on Jul 07 2021

Public Notice of The COMET Security Best Practices Ad-Hoc Subcommittee Meeting for July 2021

*This is a new meeting* A meeting of the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) Board of Directors Security Best Practices Ad-Hoc Subcommittee Meeting will be held Wednesday July 14, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Lowell C. Spires Jr. Regional Transit Facility – ...

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Posted on Jul 07 2021

Public Notice of The COMET Service Committee Meeting for July 2021

A meeting of the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) Board of Directors Service Committee Meeting will be held Wednesday July 14, 2021 at NOON. The meeting will be held at the Lowell C. Spires Jr. Regional Transit Facility – 3613 Lucius Road, Columbia, SC 29201 in the Conference ...

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Posted on Jul 07 2021

Public Notice of The COMET Finance Committee Meeting for July 2021

A meeting of the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) Board of Directors Finance Committee Meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 10:00 A.M.  The meeting will be held at the Lowell C. Spires Jr. Regional Transit Facility – 3613 Lucius Road, Columbia, SC 29201 in ...

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Posted on Jun 04 2021

Public Notice of The COMET Service Committee Meeting for June 2021

A meeting of the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) Board of Directors Service Committee Meeting will be held Wednesday June 9, 2021 at NOON. The meeting will be held at the Lowell C. Spires Jr. Regional Transit Facility – 3613 Lucius Road, Columbia, SC 29201 in the Conference ...

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Posted on Jun 04 2021

Public Notice for The COMET Finance Subcommittee Meeting for June 2021

A meeting of the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) Board of Directors Finance Committee Meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 10:00 A.M.  The meeting will be held at the Lowell C. Spires Jr. Regional Transit Facility – 3613 Lucius Road, Columbia, SC 29201 in ...

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Posted on Jun 04 2021

Public Notice of The COMET Board of Directors' Meeting for June 2021

A meeting of the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority Board of Directors will be held on  Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at noon.  The meeting will be held at the Lowell C. Spires Jr. Regional Transit Facility – 3613 Lucius Road, Columbia, SC 29201 in the Conference Room A (Large). CALL ...

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Posted on Jun 04 2021

Public Notice for The COMET's June 2021 COVID-19 Ad-Hoc Subcommittee Meeting

Meetings of the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority Board of Directors COVID – 19 Ad-Hoc Subcommittee  are held on the SECOND Friday of each month at 10:00 A.M.   The next meeting is Friday, June 11, 2021 and will be held at the Lowell C. Spires Jr. Regional Transit Facility – ...

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Posted on May 19 2021

Public Notice of The COMET Board of Directors' Meeting for May 2021

A meeting of the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority Board of Directors will be held on  May 26, 2021 at noon.  The meeting will be held at the Lowell C. Spires Jr. Regional Transit Facility – 3613 Lucius Road, Columbia, SC 29201 in the Conference Room A (Large). Due to ...

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Posted on May 17 2021

THE COMET PARTNERS WITH UBER, LYFT AND UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS TO HELP INCREASE TRANSPORTATION ACCESS TO COVID-19 VACCINES

(May 17, 2021) Columbia, SC –The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) is partnering with rideshare programs, Uber and Lyft, and the United Way of the Midlands to provide access to rides to and from COVID-19 vaccination appointments in Richland and Lexington Counties as part of its Don’t Miss ...

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Posted on May 11 2021

COMET STAFF EARNS TOP CERTIFICATION IN TRANSIT MANAGEMENT

(May 11, 2021) Columbia, SC –The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) announces that five staff members have successfully completed the Westgate Center for Leadership and Management Development Transit Paratransit Management Certificate Program. LeRoy DesChamps, Interim Executive Director; Rosalyn Andrews, Director of Finance/CFO; Dr. Arlene Prince, Director of Regulatory ...

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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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