Wilmington, OH – After seven months of intensive effort, the Wilmington Transit System has received an outstanding Technical Assistance Review (TAR) from the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), confirming the system’s full compliance with all federal and state requirements.
In December 2023, ODOT notified Mayor Pat Haley and newly appointed Transit Director Jonathan McKay that the Wilmington Transit System was at risk of losing its funding due to non-compliance issues. Mayor Haley committed then to swiftly addressing the problems and returning the system to good standing.
That commitment has now been fulfilled. In a letter dated August 1, 2024, ODOT informed Director McKay that a thorough review of the transit system’s records had found no deficiencies, or that all noted deficiencies had been satisfactorily corrected or were addressed by an acceptable corrective action plan. As a result, the TAR review has been formally closed.
“I want to express my deepest gratitude to transit’s outstanding team for their tireless work in achieving this milestone,” said Director McKay. “Chasity Williams, Nick Babb, Amy Beebe, Josh Snell, and Riah Simpson have been instrumental in this success. From that initial meeting with ODOT, I knew we had a challenge ahead, but I was confident we could meet it. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished for Wilmington Transit.”
Mayor Haley added, “The successful TAR review is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the Wilmington Transit team. The city can now look forward to continued, uninterrupted transit service for its residents, supported by the restored trust of the state.”
RELEASED BY
Jonathan McKay
Wilmington Transit Director
City of Wilmington
260 Charles St.
Wilmington, OH 45177
937-382-7964
jmckay@wilmingtoh.org