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Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Greg Gates on the ‘Transit Desert Survey’

By John Sahly
Reagan Mass Transit District Assistant Director Steve Davis (left) and Executive Director Greg Gates showcase one of the service’s new transport vehicles Friday, March 21, 2025, in Dixon. RMT took possession of six new vehicles earlier in the week which will replace six others that have aged out.

Reagan Mass Transit District Assistant Director Steve Davis (left) and Executive Director Greg Gates showcase one of the service’s new transport vehicles Friday, March 21, 2025, in Dixon. (Alex T. Paschal)

Listen to "Talk-Line: Greg Gates on the “Transit Desert Survey”" on Spreaker.

The TALK-LINE interview for July 30 featured Reagan Mass Transit District Executive Director Greg Gates discussing the new rural Winnebago County service, which went into effect on the first of July.

Also discussed was an update of the “Transit Desert Survey,” asking citizens to voice their concerns about public transportation in Lee County, with the deadline for receiving information coming up in early August.

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John Sahly

John Sahly

John Sahly is the Managing editor for the Shaw Local News Network. He has been with Shaw Media since 2008, previously serving as digital editor, and the Daily Chronicle sports editor and sports reporter.