SCAT to Begin Flex Route Bus Service Monday, September 13th

The Shelton Shuttle, a flex-route bus service provided by Seneca-Crawford Area Transportation (SCAT), is set to begin service on Sept. 13. The service has four vehicles, two purchased through a state grant and two purchased through a federal grant.

Three routes have been established to serve the City of Tiffin and portions of rural Seneca County. Until more drivers can be secured, only one route will be in operation which will connect riders to shopping and businesses on the east and west sides of Tiffin. The route will run Monday through Friday 8:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The cost to $1 per ride.

In the future, SCAT will open up other routes, with one serving government services, shopping and dining in Downtown Tiffin and another will serve the industrial parks based on shift changes. Additionally, routes may run for limited hours on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings for commercial businesses depending on demand.

Plans to establish the service began in Fall 2014, when David Shelton arranged a meeting with Tiffin Mayor Aaron Montz. In the following years, Heidelberg Business Institute completed Phase I of the Feasibility Study in 2015, followed by a formal study conducted by RLS in 2018. Since then, SCAT has received grants to fund the service completely for the first 18 months through the Ohio Transit Partnership Program and federal CARES Act, including funding the four vehicles.

Mayor Aaron Montz said he was excited for the service to begin. “This is a fantastic resource for our community, bringing people to local businesses and helping to transport workers. I’m proud that we can offer this service to the people of Tiffin.”

Mike Kerschner, president of the Seneca County Board of Commissioners, said: “I’m proud to be able to work with the individuals at SCAT who have put in the time and resources to make this bus route possible to benefit the citizens of Seneca County.”

Mary Habig, Executive Director for Seneca-Crawford Area Transportation, said, “I’m grateful for the SCAT Board of Directors, SCAT employees, community leaders, Heidelberg University, Ohio Department of Transit, and State Senator Bill Reineke for their dedication and commitment in making this added service a reality.”

For more information or to apply to drive, 567-938-8055.

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