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February 24, 2010

Pelivan Transit honored

From Staff Reports Claremore Progress

OKLAHOMA CITY — Pelivan Transit, based in Big Cabin and operating throughout several northeast Oklahoma counties, was named the 2009 Oklahoma Public Transit System of the Year Wednesday evening.

The announcement took place during the 12th Annual Oklahoma Transit Association 'Awards for Excellence' banquet at the Crowne Plaza Hotel here. opened the envelopes announcing the Awards for Excellence recipients and presented the plaques.

As part and parcel of the award, Debbie McGlasson, Pelivan director, was also named Public Transit System Manager of the Year.

McGlasson accepted the award from Lt. Governor Jari Askins and Rick Cain of METRO Transit, Oklahoma City, the OTA president.

This is the first-ever statewide transit award for Pelivan which is part of the Grand Gateway Economic Development Association.

In 2009, Pelivan Transit took the lead in developing a nine tribe consortium in northeast Oklahoma.

A trolley loop was established in Miami with help from the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma. Through the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act funding, Pelivan will establish an new multi-modal center in Miami.

The work with tribal governments was labeled a 'Best Practice' by the Tribal Transit Programs division of the Federal Transit Administration.

“Pelivan Transit is the leader and model for a public transit system working with tribal governments to improve transportation for all citizens in the service area,” said Stephen F. Lalli, OTA executive director.

Another area in which Pelivan Transit has set the standard is the move toward CNG energy. Through GGEDA, Pelivan has applied for funding to establish four CNG fueling stations in northeast Oklahoma.

Other awards announced Wednesday evening included:

• Transit Professional of the Year: Melissa Fesler of First Capital Trolley, Guthrie.

• Best Marketing Program: Enid Transit.

• Ridership & Expanded Service Award: Southwest Transit, based in Altus.

• Safety & Training Award: Little Dixie Transit, based in Hugo.

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