Maryland Transit Update Fall 2022

Unsung Transit Hero: Jodi Glock, Harford Transit LINK

Harford Transit LINK’s Jodi Glock has been named the 2022 Unsung Transit Hero by the Transportation Association of Maryland (TAM). The award announcement came at TAM’s annual award ceremony on September 21 in Stevensville. Jodi Glock is an administrative supervisor in Harford County’s public bus service system. She was recognized for her exceptional contributions to public transit, her advocacy for sustainable rural transportation, unprecedented efforts to secure funding, and overall passion for helping others through public transit service.

(Photo, L-R) Travis Johnston, Director, Office of Local Transit Support, Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration; Jodi Glock, Administrative Supervisor, Harford Transit LINK; Terry Garcia Crews, Regional Administrator, Federal Transit Administration. Photo by Bittner Photography.

During secured capital and discretionary grants, saving county taxpayers more than $29.6 million. She also secured $11.6 million in federal and state operating funds and managed a $10 million federal CARES grant. her tenure Jodi has Jodi spearheaded legislative efforts to fund the Statewide Specialized Transportation Assistance Program and provided testimony for transportation bills at Maryland House and Senate hearings. Due in part to her efforts, SB838 was signed into law by Governor Hogan in May 2022, ensuring increased funding each fiscal year for elderly and handicapped transportation services, greatly benefiting those most in need. Jodi is also responsible for leading and developing career paths for Harford Transit LINK’s dispatch and fiscal teams. Through her actions as a role model, and by connecting her associates to transit- specific resources and educational opportunities, she inspires others to reach their full potential. To learn more about Harford Transit LINK, visit www.harfordtransitlink.org ; for information on the Transportation Association of Maryland, visit www.taminc.org .

County Executive Glassman congratulating Unsung Hero Award winner Jodi Glock

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