NEWS RELEASE
COUNTY OF SIMCOE
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On Transit Worker Appreciation Day, the County of Simcoe is celebrating the important contributions of transit staff and recognizing the important role they play in keeping the local economy moving.
“It is important to take a moment to recognize the hard-working staff across the region who ensure our local economy keeps moving every day,” said Warden Basil Clarke. “Transit Worker Appreciation Day is an important recognition of the dedicated transit staff who get us to work, appointments, school, and across the region each day. We know that it is because of them that we see the continued success of LINX Transit across the region and we are incredibly grateful to them for their commitment to keep us moving.”
About LINX Transit
In 2017, County Council approved a five-year, $5-million plan to create a regional transit service as part of the County’s Transit Implementation Plan. Since 2018, LINX and LINX Plus have provided over 800,000 rides for people across Simcoe County. LINX’s six routes include:
- Penetanguishene/Midland – Barrie
- Wasaga Beach – Barrie
- Orillia – Barrie
- Collingwood – Wasaga Beach
- New Tecumseth – Bradford West Gwillimbury
- Midland – Orillia
These affordable and accessible routes provide transportation options that ensure residents can travel between communities to health services, to educational institutions, to obtain and retain employment, to special events. For more information on LINX and LINX Plus Transit services, visit linx.simcoe.ca.
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