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Transportation
Sheila Blalock, Director
E-mail: sheila.blalock@mitchellcounty.org
828.688.2139, extension 1632
Fax: 828.688.3510
TDD: 711 or 1.800.735.2962
Title VI Compliance
The Mitchell County Transportation Authority is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of the transit services we offer, consistent with the requirements of Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, as amended. For more information or to file a complaint you may contact:
Kathy Young,
Human Resource Director
Mitchell County
26 Crimson Laurel Circle, Suite 1
Bakersville, NC 28705
Department Overview
Mitchell County Transportation strives to provide eaiser mobility choices and to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for the community. The department strives to excel in providing safe, reliable, affordable, courteous public transit serives that address the needs of Mitchell County residents.
Scheduled Meetings
- MCTA Staff Meetings & Training are every third Tuesday of the month
- The Transportation Advisory Board meets quarterly
Public comments are always welcome. Contact Sheila Blalock to be placed on the agenda.
Functions
The Mitchell County Transportation Authority (MCTA) is a community transportation program dedicated to meet the transportation needs of Mitchell County residents. The community transit system can help residents get to work, go shopping, get to the pharmacy, in county as well as out-of-county medical appointments or whatever the need may be. MCTA also provides transportation services by contract to a number of human service agencies such as the Senior Center, day care centers, sheltered workshop, social services, and pre-school centers.
Requesting Transportation
Obtaining a ride on community transit is quick and easy. Contact the Transportation Office with the day/time and location of a trip. It's a good idea to call in advance to schedule the trip. A Transportation representative will determine eigibility for services and help schedule the trip.
Mitchell County Transportation services are fully-accessible for people with disabilities.