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Pocono Pony Visits Senior Centers and Clubs for the Holidays

Over the 2011 Holiday Season, the marketing team visted 10 senior centers and clubs, greeting more than 500 area seniors with trays of cookies to thank them for their patronage and to spread a little holiday cheer.

Historic Holiday Tour for Seniors

December 13, 2011, seniors from local senior centers and clubs, enjoyed an historic tour of the Grey Towers Mansion in Milford, PA. The Pocono Pony was their transportation means to a day out on the town using our new Pike Loop Service.

Shared Ride Driver Appreciation Day

On October 28th, 2011, the marketing team at MCTA hosted a "Shared Ride Driver Appreciation Day" honoring Shared Ride drivers for outstanding performance and an all time record high of 6,190 trips served during the month of August 2011.
Certificates of appreciation for "Outstanding Customer Service" were awarded to:

Kristian Berger
Cindy Smith
Clarence Tarvin
Joseph Blannard
William Goodrich
Julie Faust

Peanut Butter Food Drive

News article from TV 16 / WBRE
Link to News Video from October 19, 2011 - pahomepage.com

Transit Funding in Jeopardy Without the Tolling of I-80

News article from TV 16 / WBRE
Link to News Video from May 6, 2010 - pahomepage.com

Employee Spotlight
Rich DeVore has been driving for MCTA for over 26 years. He's seen a lot of miles and a lot of passengers and always keeps a positive outlook. And yes Virigina, there is a Santa Claus!