NEWS RELEASE
SIMCOE COUNTY
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Warden George Cornell has officially proclaimed March 18, 2022 as Transit Worker Appreciation Day. The outstanding achievements of LINX and LINX PLUS+ Transit operators and maintenance staff have shown the pride and dedication that these employees have in their communities, including maintaining critical services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Transit operators and maintenance staff ensure that our communities have a safe, economical way of connecting to one another,” said Warden George Cornell. “The county would like to thank all of our hard-working transit operators and maintenance staff for keeping our communities moving and connected.”
Transit operators and maintenance staff ensure that communities are connected and thriving throughout Simcoe County.
Routes include:
- Penetanguishene/Midland - Barrie,
- Wasaga Beach - Barrie,
- Orillia - Barrie,
- Collingwood - Wasaga Beach,
- New Tecumseth - Bradford West Gwillimbury,
- and Midland - Orillia.
These essential routes ensure that residents are able to travel between communities to medical appointments, to obtain and retain employment, and doing our part to keep the economy going during difficult times.
Residents of the County of Simcoe are encouraged to thank local transit operators and maintenance staff by using the hashtag #TransitConnectsSimcoeCounty on social media on March 18, 2022. All good wishes will be shared with transit operators and maintenance staff.
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