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Old Forge/Thendara Shuttle completes its first season

by Nick Rose

The Old Forge/ Thendara Shuttle operated for a total of 64 days during the summer tourism season. Starting on June 18 and running through September 6, the OFT Shuttle provided free transportation from Van Auken’s Inne to VIEW and Hollister’s Trading Post and all points in-between, as well as four trips a day to McCauley Mountain.

Despite several press stories and weekly advertising from the Town of Webb Information Office, the Shuttle seemed to remain the best kept secret within Old Forge. The final ridership total for the 64 days was 1,557 riders, or slightly over 24 people per day.  Continue reading →

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Local Shuttle takes test run along its new Thendara/Old Forge route

Town of Webb Supervisor Ted Riehle, from left, Dana Crisino of Herkimer Oneida Transportation, Birnie Bus representatives, Calla Perrilloux and Melissa Kenealy, CAP-21 Executive Director Nick Rose, CAP-21 Office Administrator Kristin Frymire and Town of Webb Publicity Director, Mike Farmer Photo by Gina Greco

Town of Webb Supervisor Ted Riehle, from left, Dana Crisino of Herkimer Oneida Transportation, Birnie Bus representatives, Calla Perrilloux and Melissa Kenealy, CAP-21 Executive Director Nick Rose, CAP-21 Office Administrator Kristin Frymire and Town of Webb Publicity Director, Mike Farmer Photo by Gina Greco

By Marianne Christy

One of three shuttles that will transport visitors and residents around the Thendara/Old Forge area during the busy summer season was delivered to CAP-21 on Thursday, June 11.

Birnie Bus Service representative Calla Perrilloux and Dana Crisino of Herkimer/Oneida County Transportation were joined by Webb Supervisor Ted Riehle, CAP-21 Director Nick Rose and Webb Tourism Director Mike Farmer in a test run of the shuttle route conducted by Birnie Bus Service driver, Melissa Keneally. Continue reading →

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Old Forge/Thendara Shuttle ready to roll on June 18th

shuttlepicThe Old Forge/ Thendara Shuttle is scheduled to start on June 18, 2015, with two ADA compliant shuttles in service, according to Nick Rose, executive director of CAP-21.

Rose has been working in recent weeks on the local logistical aspects of the shuttle service, along with Town of Webb Publicity Director Mike Farmer.

The Shuttle will operate Thursday through Sunday until September 6.  Continue reading →

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