{"id":473,"date":"2019-04-13T11:28:14","date_gmt":"2019-04-13T15:28:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bayaging.net\/?p=473"},"modified":"2019-04-13T11:28:14","modified_gmt":"2019-04-13T15:28:14","slug":"ronnie-ryals-bay-transit-driver-wins-1st-place-at-the-2019-ctav-paratransit-roadeo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flagonsworkshop.net\/?p=473","title":{"rendered":"Ronnie Ryals, Bay Transit Driver, Wins 1st Place at the 2019 CTAV Paratransit ROADEO"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ryals will compete for national honors in California on May 19th<\/strong><\/p>\n

(Warsaw, VA) \u2013 Veteran Bay Transit bus operator Ronnie Ryals has won the coveted first place honor at the 2019 Community Transportation Association of Virginia\u2019s (CTAV) annual Paratransit ROADEO which was held in Williamsburg on April 13th<\/sup>.\u00a0The annual competition among operators from across the state tests skills on every level of the drivers’ abilities, with a primary focus on safe operations and passenger sensitivity.<\/p>\n

On May 19th<\/sup>, Mr. Ryals will represent Bay Transit and the state of Virginia at the 30th Annual National Community Transportation Roadeo in Palm Springs, California. \u00a0The National Community Transportation Roadeo is the only national venue to honor and celebrate the value of rural and community transit operators, the backbone of the Community Transportation industry.<\/p>\n

Mr. Ryals, who drives the larger, \u201cbody-on- chassis\u201d style buses, was understandably thrilled to win the competition.\u00a0 \u201cI\u2019m humbled to have won this year.\u00a0 There are so many fine drivers at these competitions, it is a real honor,\u201d Ryals said.\u00a0\u201cI\u2019m really excited and honored to represent Bay Transit and the Commonwealth of Virginia at the national competition next month,\u201d he added. \u201cThanks for all of the support from my Bay Transit family, my Bay Aging family and my wife.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ken Pollock, the Director of Bay Transit, was equally excited with Ryals\u2019 accomplishment. \u201cWe are all thrilled for Ronnie.\u00a0 He takes safety and customer service very seriously and is the embodiment of Bay Transit\u2019s commitment to excellence,\u201d Pollock said.<\/p>\n

Bay Transit is a division of Bay Aging.\u00a0 Kathy Vesley-Massey, Bay Aging\u2019s President\/CEO stated,\u201d Bay Transit operators have been competing at the CTAV Paratransit ROADEOs for years so are well aware of the level of commitment it takes to win overall first place honors.\u00a0Ronnie has been with us since 2002.\u00a0He is a fantastic driver and truly caring person who will do us proud at the national competition.\u201d<\/p>\n

Since 1996, Bay Transit has been providing public transportation services throughout the Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck and New Kent and Charles City Counties.\u00a0 Bay Transit provided 138,504 safe, reliable and affordable rides last year.\u00a0 While four in ten Bay Transit riders are commuting to work, riders also depend on Bay Transit to access health care services, education, shopping and dining, recreation and more.\u00a0 At only $2.00 per ride, Bay Transit provides a safe, economical way for people to address their transportation needs.<\/p>\n

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About Bay Aging:<\/strong><\/p>\n

For over 40 years, Bay Aging has been caring for older adults and people with disabilities in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula with meals, home and personal care, public transportation, home repairs and living options. Our goal is to help people live independently in their own homes and communities surrounded by their own things and, wherever possible, their families and friends. Our top priority is to keep independence, home and community at the hub of life in the rural counties we serve.<\/p>\n

Last year Bay Aging\u2019s services affected over 26,000 lives!\u00a0 Every year, we:<\/p>\n