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Johnson City, Washington County receive school buses from VW emissions settlement

Johnson City Transit and the Washington County Schools district were among 39 districts and bus services selected to receive a total of nearly $8.9 million in grant funding to support school bus replacement projects across Tennessee.

Updated May 22, 2019 at 8:08 PM
Susie Ludrosky, a paratransit driver and relief school bus driver for Johnson City Transit, laughs and pours a cup of coffee at an appreciation breakfast hosted by the Johnson city Morning Rotary.
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Community

Breakfast Club: Morning Rotary brings biscuits for those who keep wheels of government moving

You probably see the products of their labor at least once a day in Johnson City — grade-school children dropped off each morning safe and on time for a day of learning, residents taken to and from shopping trips and doctor’s appointments or an ETSU student returned to her dorm after a late-night study session.

Dec 2, 2018 at 6:00 AM
T.R. Dunn said he's enjoyed working as a bus driver for Johnson City Schools.
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Safety, compassion important for bus drivers as Johnson City Schools end year

T.R. Dunn is finishing his fifth year as a member of the transportation team and he said that he has thoroughly enjoyed his experiences.

May 25, 2018 at 8:52 PM
Unable to determine the contents of the case from an x-ray, a bomb squad technician sets up a device that will force the case open using high-pressure water.
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bomb squad

Update: "All clear" declared on "suspicious" package

Johnson City police evacuated the Johnson City Transit building Wednesday afternoon after a someone reported suspicious bag sitting outside of the building, officials said.

Updated Feb 21, 2018 at 9:10 PM
In a Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016 file photo, a school bus is carried away, in Chattanooga, Tenn, from the site where it crashed on Monday. Attorney Amanda Dunn says she anticipates bus driver Johnthony Walker will plead not guilty if a grand jury indicts him. He's charged with five counts of vehicular homicide. Police say another count will be added.
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education

After new school bus driver law goes into effect, local supervisors weigh in on pros and cons

Some local school bus supervisors support new state laws aimed at keeping children safer on their ways to school, but others say the new regulations could make it more difficult to find enough bus drivers to fill routes.

Jan 8, 2018 at 5:43 PM
Johnson City Transit surveyor Derriell Springfield asks a rider questions during a ride along the Silver Route Wednesday afternoon. The transit system is completing the surveys as part of a comprehensive review to enhance the system as a whole.
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Johnson City Transit

Johnson City Transit surveying hundreds of passengers to improve operations

Like many riders, Johnson City Transit is 66-year-old David Gray’s only source of transportation.

Updated Sep 20, 2017 at 11:47 PM
Johnson City Transit will be hosting a free ride week for fixed routes from June 19 to 24.
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Johnson City Transit

Free Ride Week at JCT highlights public transit’s importance

Need to get to work, the doctor or the mall next week? Johnson City Transit’s got you covered: It’s offering a free ride week Monday through Saturday, June 24.

Updated Jun 17, 2017 at 11:55 PM
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NET Trans

Board authorizes NET Trans application to become urban federal funding recipient

Tennessee Department of Transportation emergency funding secured by local legislators over a week ago ensures Northeast Tennessee Rural Public Transit, or NET Trans, services in areas designated as “urban” will continue uninterrupted through June Updated Mar 27, 2017 at 10:54 PM

Jeff Snyder (left) and his two nephews, Garrett and Noah, participated in Friday evening's Pokemon in the Parks free trip offered by Johnson City Transit and Parks and Recreation.
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Pokemon Go

Johnson City Transit Pokémon tour offers players free ride

Johnson City Transit officials saw an opportunity as the Updated Jul 23, 2016 at 9:25 PM

Passengers prepare to board buses Friday afternoon.
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Johnson City Transit

Johnson City Transit recommends travelers sign up for text alerts in preparation for snowy, icy weekend

The wheels on the bus go round and round, and on icy roads, that can often be problematic.

Updated Jan 22, 2016 at 5:08 PM
Logo for new initiative to bring ETSU students downtown for lunch.
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Business

Dash and Dine to shuttle college students, employees to eat downtown

A new business program hopes to change the nature of fast food for people working and attending classes at Johnson City’s colleges.

Oct 12, 2015 at 8:54 PM
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