During the pandemic many public services are finding different ways to meet the needs of their constituents. OmniRide is one such service, and they’re looking to create more engagement within Prince William County’s Hispanic community. According to the PWC government website, OmniRide is embarking on a transportation education/awareness campaign geared towards the Hispanic community within Prince William County. They are hosting a virtual Hispanic Council Meeting on Dec. 9, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., to hear from residents about the transportation needs and challenges in the County, as well as how best to reach out and engage with the Hispanic community.

Please email nkhan@OmniRide.com to RSVP by Dec. 9. OmniRide will provide a link to the virtual meeting to everyone who RSVPs.

Here is the tentative agenda for the meeting:

Perrin Palistrant, Director, Planning and Operations, OmniRide

• Local Bus Service Overview
  • Western side of the County: Bus service restructuring
  • Eastern side of the County: Current routes and how they are operated
• Paratransit Pilot Overview
  • Overview of the pilot
  • Lessons learned
• Future of Local Bus Service
  • New service opportunities

Group Discussion:

• Needs and desires in the region
• Best ways to access and engage with the Hispanic community for future transit planning
• Advice to help OmniRide be as successful as possible in meeting the needs of the Hispanic community

For more details on OmniRide and their services, visit their website at https://omniride.com/.