“If you can’t get the vaccines, we’ll bring them to you,” he said.
Like most of the nation, Frederick County is dealing with a staffing and equipment shortage, a problem that could hinder future projects. Still, Steichen aims to find other efficiencies that will better serve the community. He hopes to keep the fare-free system in place, improve a bus stop amenities program that would include more shelters that are ADA accessible, and completely redesign the system based on what riders need and want.
While Steichen is proud to be recognized on the national level, he wanted it known that he was only recognized for this because of the work of his team . “I can’t take all the credit,” Steichen said. “I’ve got a rock solid deputy; I’ve got a rock solid staff. Everyone understands the mission and is just as passionate about it as I am. It’s not a one-man show here.”
“It’s very important to us that anyone who needs our service can access it,” Steichen said.
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