Greenlink's new Citizens Transit Academy is a free, four-week program designed to offer Greenville County residents a unique opportunity to learn about public transportation and the opportunities and challenges facing Greenlink.
More than 40 citizens applied for the Citizens Transit Academy and Greenlink selected 20 applicants for the inaugural 2019 class.
Classes were held on Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Greenlink Transit Center at 100 West McBee Avenue.
2019 Schedule
Date
Topic
January 8, 2019
Services, day-to-day operations, safety and training
January 15, 2019
Operational redesigns and investments in technology
January 22, 2019
Finances and capital needs
January 29, 2019
Plans for the future and community efforts
Graduates of the Citizens Transit Academy will be recognized as knowledgeable representatives for public transit and encouraged to serve in leadership roles and seek opportunities to engage the community in conversations about transit.