On The Road With The MTA Episode 182 -- The Value Of Public Transportation!

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On The Road With The MTA Episode 182 -- The Value Of Public Transportation!

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Mar 29, 2024

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This week Stephanie K made a new friend while she was out and about. Maria Starnes, a Flint native talks about the value of public transportation in her new hometown in Texas.

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Mar 29, 2024

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On The Road with the MTA is a weekly podcast from The Mass Transportation Authority in Flint Michigan. Join us each week as we explore how the MTA is helping our community grow. We are the Flint Mass Transportation Authority... ”Where Transportation Goes, Community Grows!”

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On The Road With The MTA Episode 106 -- Pack Your Bags...Let’s Talk Travel!: This week Stephanie K and Jay talk about traveling. Whether it's by Train, Plane or Bus! With COVID restrictions lifting how difficult is it to get around? Jay talks about his recent trip overseas and offers tips and tricks on navigating your next ... by On The Road With The MTA
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On The Road With The MTA Episode 104 -- Our Conversation With Sandra Brady: This week Stephanie K (our roving reporter) was out and about and had a wonderful conversation with Sandra Brady. Sandra shares her life stories and more. If you would like to be featured on our podcast just drop us a line at podcasts@mtaflint.org by On The Road With The MTA
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On The Road With The MTA Episode 100 -- Drive-Thru Vaccine Event Coming Up September 9th!: Stephanie K and Jay welcome Shannon Ciszek to the studio. Genesee County Health Plan has an event you should know about and Shannon has the details. The Drive-Thru Vaccine event is coming up Friday September 9th from 3 to 6 pm. For more informatio... by On The Road With The MTA
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On The Road With The MTA Episode 105 -- MTA Your Ride Drivers Are The Best!!: This week Stephanie K and Jay welcome Jeff Colone and Kelly Welch to the studio. Jeff and Kelly are Your Ride drivers for the MTA. Jeff and Kelly talk about their experiences working with the community and the MTA. If you would like to learn more ... by On The Road With The MTA
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On The Road With The MTA Episode 101 -- Scholarships, Scholarships and More Scholarships!: This week Stephanie K and Jay sit down with Timothy Hill from The American Legion, Department of Michigan to talk scholarships. Yes, the American Legion has plenty of scholarships. To learn more on what is available for your student visit https://m... by On The Road With The MTA
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On The Road With The MTA Episode 98 -- Working at the MTA, Employee Spotlight - Martina Burton: This week Stephanie K and Jay welcome Martina Burton to the On The Road studio. Martina joins our conversation on what it is like to work here at the MTA as a valued team member. When you take a job with the Mass Transportation Authority, you’ll be... by On The Road With The MTA
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On The Road With The MTA Episode 93 -- We’re Talking Trash With The Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission: We are talking trash this week as in what to do with your garbage and recyclables! Stephanie K and Jay welcome Gwynneth Coselman and Cody Roblyer from the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission. Another Recycle Day event is planned for Augu... by On The Road With The MTA
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On The Road With The MTA Episode 182 -- The Value Of Public Transportation!

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