The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Transit Department will mark 50 years of public transportation service to the Athens community with a free public celebration, “Driven Toward the Future,” on Thursday, November 12, from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM at the Multimodal Transportation Center at 775 East Broad Street.
The event will celebrate five decades of connecting Athens-Clarke County residents to jobs, education, healthcare and community life, while looking ahead to the future of transit service in the area. The celebration is free and open to the public, with activities planned for all ages.
Event highlights include:
- A dedicated kid’s zone with family-friendly activities.
- Bike, bus, and pedestrian safety demonstrations.
- Paratransit service demonstrations.
- Free food and giveaways.
- Transit trivia.
- A photo booth.
- Live music from a DJ
- and more.
A formal presentation recognizing ACC Transit’s 50-year milestone will take place at 4:00 PM during the event.
"Marking the semicentennial anniversary of ACC Transit is a momentous milestone and stands as a testament to the importance of high-quality, reliable public transportation options for America’s thriving communities," said Victor Pope, ACCGov Transit Department Director. "ACC Transit looks forward to continuous service enhancements to ensure we move the way Athenians live their lives and support our community in accessing a world of opportunities."
Since 1976, ACC Transit has provided safe, reliable, and accessible public transportation throughout Athens-Clarke County. Today, the department operates fixed-route bus service, paratransit service, and university transit partnerships that together serve thousands of riders each day. The department provides fare free public bus and paratransit service throughout Athens-Clarke County, connecting residents and visitors to work, school, healthcare, and community destinations.
For more information, visit www.accgov.com/transit or follow ACC Transit on social media (@acctransit).
