People in Transit R ob Shearman, Jr. is the new Transit Manager for the Town of Ocean City. Rob started his transportation career in 1995 as a student bus driver at the University of Maryland, College Park; he eventually worked his way up to run the Charter division, handling all charter and special event bus and shuttle needs for the campus. In 2018 he became the Transportation Manager for Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, before joining the Town of Ocean City as Transit Manager in 2022. He also has experience in public safety communications. He and his wife Kristin now live in Snow Hill. Rob has been a frequent visitor to Ocean City for his entire life and is proud to call the area his new permanent home.
A ndrew Wile is the new Director of Shore Transit, a Division of the Tri-County Council (TCC). Shore Transit has a $7 million annual budget, 90 employees, and 40 buses to provide public transportation in Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties, including fixed- route and paratransit ADA service. In 2004 the three lower shore counties identified the need for a regional transit system and created Shore Transit by consolidating the area’s multiple public transit services into a single regional entity under the Tri-County Council. Andrew will replace the retiring Bradley Bellacicco who served as the Director of Shore Transit for over nine
years. During his tenure, Brad led the effort to move to more eco-friendly propane fuel for the fleet with two-thirds of the fleet now being dual-fuel capable, using propane and unleaded gasoline. Shore Transit was the first transit organization in Maryland to use propane and is still the largest user. Shore Transit was honored by the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce in 2016 with their Environmental Service Award for the groundbreaking conversion. Shore Transit was also the Transportation Association of Maryland’s 2015 Large Transit System of the Year. Andrew brings extensive education and experience in operational logistics, leadership, and crisis management with him to lead Shore Transit. He has served for over 25 years in Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Management, and Public Health consulting, and has a bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration and a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership. He has a unique understanding of the critical role transportation plays in creating access to job opportunities, improving quality of life, and supporting community development. This understanding, coupled with his education and experience, will help Shore Transit maintain the momentum that has been built while continuing to adapt and grow in response to the ever-changing needs of Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore.
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