Community Transit provides affordable transport to those across the region who need a lift

by Kerry Kulkarni Watertown Public Opinion

Transportation is an aspect of life that is easy for some folks to take for granted. But for many in the region, it can be a real challenge to get to work, school or doctor appointments.

Community Transit of Watertown/Sisseton provides that vital need. With nearly 400 rides provided daily, it has played a large part in getting people where they need to be.

Community Transit, Watertown Area Transit, Groton Community Transit and Spink County Transit joined to become Community Transit of Watertown/Sisseton in 2019. The federal and state governments pushed for combined efforts of public transit agencies to save federal funds, and the merger has been a large success for the local transit company, said Terry Hoffman, co-director.For more on this story and many more please purchase a copy of the Sisseton Courier on news stands now or purchase a copy of the E-edtion on this website..