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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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May 08 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 Committee will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. 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 conference room. […]
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May 03 2024
Notice of The COMET Service Committee Meeting for May 2024
Good morning, Board Members, Staff, and Guests, A meeting of the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) Board of Directors Service Committee Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 12:30 PM, at the Lowell C. Spires Jr. Regional Transit Facility – 3613 Lucius Road, Columbia, SC 29201 in the Derrick E. […]
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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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