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May 17 2024
Public Notice of The COMET Intermodal Committee Meeting for May 2024
A meeting of the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) Board of Directors Intermodal Sub-Committee Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 11:45 a.m. prior to the full Board meeting at Noon. at the Lowell C. Spires Jr. Regional Transit Facility – 3613 Lucius Road, Columbia, SC 29201 in the Derrick […]
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May 17 2024
Public Notice of The COMET Board of Directors' Meeting for May 2024
A meeting of the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority Board of Directors will be held on Wednesday, May 22nd 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. CALL TO THE PUBLIC AS […]
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May 09 2024
The COMET in the Community
Thanks to the voters of Richland County, with the support from the Transportation Penny Tax Program, The COMET has worked diligently to build on its positive impact in Richland County. The COMET and Crises The COMET has supported riders in the Midlands in crisis and in calm. During the COVID-19 pandemic, free transportation was provided […]
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Leadership
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) is led by an Executive Director/CEO, dedicated staff, and board of directors. Our team is proud of the work we do to keep the Midlands moving.
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