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Oswego County Joins 511NY Transit Planning Service

September 9, 2023 Contributor

The Oswego County Department of Mobility Management announced today that Oswego County can now be found on 511NY, an all-encompassing telephone and web service that provides information to travelers on transportation services and road conditions. The service includes a free trip planner that riders can use to help navigate their connections between local Oswego Public Transit buses and other transportation systems.

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Keeping Oswego County Seniors Mobile Is A Joint Operation

June 17, 2023 Contributor

Oswego County Office for the Aging (OFA) works with Oswego County Opportunities, Inc. (OCO) to provide seniors access to medical, pharmacy and grocery services in areas and at times when public transportation is not readily available.

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Dec Announces Adoption Of Advanced Clean Cars II Rule For New Passenger Cars And Light-Duty Truck Sales

December 29, 2022 Contributor

New York State Department of Environmental Conversation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today the adoption of new requirements to reduce climate-altering greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution from the transportation sector.

The Advanced Clean Car II regulations will require all new passenger cars and trucks sold in New York State to be zero-emissions by 2035. This step will accelerate zero-emission car sales, resulting in improved air quality statewide, particularly in communities disproportionately impacted by transportation-related pollution.

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Oswego County Office For The Aging Expands Senior Transportation

October 8, 2022 Contributor

The Oswego County Office for the Aging is pleased to introduce ‘Curb to Curb Transportation for Seniors,’ a new ride service available within the county thanks to grant funding through Oswego County and the New York State Office for the Aging. Transportation will be provided by OCO Transportation.

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First Mile, Last Mile Presents Program During Fulton Common Council

April 6, 2022 Kassadee Bradshaw

The Fulton Common Council met last night, Tuesday, April 5, when representatives from First Mile, Last Mile discussed the program, which is targeted at breaking down transportation barriers, coming to Oswego County.

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Free Transportation Available To COVID-19 Testing, Vaccination Sites

January 12, 2022 Contributor

Oswego County continues to provide residents with free transportation to COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites.

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More Residents Rely On Call-N-Ride Transportation

March 4, 2011 Contributor

The curb-to-curb, low-cost bus transport service for the elderly and persons with special needs typically sees usage drop during the winter months, but not this year.

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OCO Transportation Director Wins Aurora Excellence Award

November 30, 2010 Contributor

When members of Oswego County Visually Impaired wanted to go on regular outings, they thought getting transportation would be an obstacle until they met with Gary Mashaw, transportation director at Oswego County Opportunities.

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OCO Public Transit Bus Service Providing Convenient Transportation

May 24, 2010 Contributor

For those without access to a vehicle, traveling Oswego County can be a difficult task. However, thanks to Oswego County Opportunitiesâ€™ Oswego County Public Transit, destinations throughout Oswego County are only a bus ride away.

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NYSDOT Installs I-81 Emergency Closure Gates

February 15, 2010 Contributor

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Regional Director Carl Ford today announced the installation of emergency road closure gates at four entrances to southbound Interstate 81 in northern Oswego County.

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