Outstanding Marketing Program: Harford Transit LINK The Transportation Association of Maryland (TAM) has honored Harford County’s public bus service with its inaugural Outstanding Marketing Program Award . The award was announced at the annual TAM conference in September. Harford Transit LINK earned the 2022 award for its vehicle and operations center branding; informative, easy-to-navigate website; development of free, customer- friendly apps; electronic signage; mass communication systems; advertising and outreach; approach to employee safety; health and safety campaign during COVID; and for elevating its customer service standards. Harford Transit LINK’s mission is to create a quality, customer-oriented transit service that is forward- thinking, strategic, and ever-evolving to meet the
(Photo, L-R) Travis Johnston, Director, Office of Local Transit Support, Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration; Gary Blazinsky, Administrator, Harford Transit LINK; Jodi Glock, Administrative Supervisor, Harford Transit LINK; Terry Garcia Crews, Regional Administrator, Federal Transit Administration. Photo by Bittner Photography.
needs of Harford County’s citizens. Its customers include students, citizens with disabilities, and employees commuting to work. The service focuses on sustainability and maintaining economic and environmental standards. “We are honored to receive this award for our marketing efforts to engage and serve our customers,” Gary Blazinsky , Administrator, Harford Transit LINK, said. “I would like to thank our entire team for consistently providing outstanding service and for helping us be a leader in the state.” Harford County Transit LINK was named the Outstanding Transit System of the Year by TAM in 2017, 2019 and 2021 for its efforts to modernize its operations and improve customer service. For more information about Harford Transit LINK, including apps, on-demand service, and fixed routes, visit www. harfordtransitlink.org .
Award-winning Harford Transit LINK officials, pictured from left, are Karen Holt, Dave Hall, Eric Colbert, Patrick O’Neill, Gary Blazinsky, County Executive Barry Glassman, Jodi Glock, Kelli Wolfe, Ken Weldon, Ryan Kivinski, and Len Parrish
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