Author Archives for Dominick Olivanti

Riders needed for focus group

Arrowhead Transit is looking for riders to particpate in a focus group to assist with a transportation project! Please see... View Article

Employee of the Month for October

Name: Morgan Lee – Bus driver for Arrowhead Transit – Works out of the Gilbert garage – 1 ½ years... View Article

Director recognized for years of service

Arrowhead Transit Director Jack Larson, left, received the distinguished career award during the Minnesota Public Transit Conference on Oct. 24... View Article

Arrowhead Transit receives award

Assistant Director Colette Hanson, left, and Transit Manager Sandra Wheelecor, right, recently accepted the Grand Care Award from Grand Itasca... View Article

September Employee of the Month awarded

Name: Brett Johnson – Bus driver for Arrowhead Transit – Works out of the Grand Rapids garage – Celebrates his... View Article

Free rides to the polls

Arrowhead Transit will be providing free rides to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 8, for anyonewho lives within a Dial-A-Ride... View Article

August Employee of the Month chosen

Name: Bill Patterson Bus driver for Arrowhead Transit  Works out of the Cambridge garage, primarily drives the Cambridge Dial-A-Ride bus... View Article

July Employee of the Month awarded

Name: Todd Montgomery Dispatcher for Arrowhead Transit Works out of headquarters in Gilbert Primarily schedules rides for Itasca and Aitkin... View Article

North Branch Dial-A-Ride hours updated

Effective June 27, the North Branch Dial-A-Ride route will be offered 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday in... View Article

April Employee of the Month selected

Camaraderie means a lot to a Grand Rapids Dial-A-Ride bus driver. “The drivers and dispatchers have a bond that’s a... View Article

March Employee of the Month selected

Experienced staff are an important part of every company, and John Botta is part of that for Arrowhead Transit. The... View Article

Kids Free Summer Rides Program to return

Arrowhead Transit will provide eligible kids with free rides through the Dial-A-Ride service in select cities from Memorial Day to... View Article

No service on Good Friday

There will be no bus service on Friday, April 15, in observation of Good Friday. The buses will run on... View Article

Mt. Iron Dial-A-Ride update

We will not be expanding Mt. Iron Dial-A-Ride hours to include weekends at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience.... View Article

February Employee of the Month selected

It’s good to be friendly. Heather Kudis, a dispatcher for Arrowhead Transit, has made a career out of doing just... View Article

Temporary route changes

We apologize for any inconveniences you may experience, but our services/routes are currently limited due to staffing shortages. The counties... View Article

November Employee of the Month selected

The backbone of every relationship – both personal and professional – is trust. “He’s very reliable and kind,” Transit Manager... View Article

Limited services

We apologize for any inconveniences you may experience, but our services/routes may be limited starting Feb. 1 due to staffing... View Article

October Employee of the Month selected

A Grand Rapids bus driver was noticed for his hard work. Russ Jaeger, who’s worked for Arrowhead Transit for 16... View Article

New bus fares

Effective Jan. 2, 2022, our rates will increase by: $0.25 for Dial-A-Ride and $0.50 for all other rides. More details,... View Article

Route redesign meetings set

We would like the community’s input on what bus routes would best serve your needs. Meet with us in person... View Article

Public Transit & Other Shared Mobility Survey

Earn a $10 Amazon gift card by participating in a transportation survey co-organized by the Minnesota Department of Transportation and... View Article

New program coming soon

The IMPACT Driver Program is a new service we will be launching in the near future. About the Program What... View Article

September Employee of the Month named

Being a bus driver is a simple, straightforward job. “If you’re good with people and a good driver, then being... View Article

August Employee of the Month selected

An outstanding employee is someone who cares for both their clients and their coworkers. Janice Rollins, a dispatcher for Arrowhead... View Article

July Driver of the Month selected

Edberg named July Driver of the Month A Chisago County bus driver has been recognized for her hard work. Natasha... View Article

June Driver of the Month selected

The life of a bus driver can be rewarding. “You get to know the riders really well, and they become... View Article

Assistant Director testifies to U.S. senate

Andrew Johnson named Driver of the Month

Hard work is rewarding. Andrew Johnson recently learned that lesson. He is a bus driver for Arrowhead Transit in Virginia... View Article

Free summer rides for kids

Arrowhead Transit’s Dial-A-Ride buses in Virginia and Grand Rapids will be providing free rides for kids from Memorial Day to... View Article

Becky named Dispatcher of the Month

Have you heard the phrase: “A smile is worth a thousand words?” It is important for dispatchers to have strong... View Article

IMI Sole Source Notice

Innovative Mobility Project for Arrowhead Community Transportation (IMPACT) Sole Source Notice Notice of Intent to Issue a Sole Source Justification... View Article

March Driver of the Month

For some people, there’s no better feeling than knowing you’ve made a positive impact on someone else’s life. “It’s rewarding... View Article

Covid-19 Community Impact Survey

AEOA & Arrowhead Transit are in need of your help to understand how the Covid-19 pandemic continues to impact the... View Article

Community forums set for Chisago & Isanti counties

Arrowhead Transit staff will answer questions from prospective riders about the transportation services that will be offered in Chisago and... View Article

Expanding to Chisago & Isanti counties

Arrowhead Transit will begin offering Dial-A-Ride, Scheduled Rides and a Volunteer Driver Program in Chisago and Isanti counties on March... View Article

More free Covid-19 tests

St. Louis County Public Health and AEOA/Arrowhead Transit are partnering up once again to provide the community with access to... View Article

Greenwood named Driver of the Month

There’s more to the day-to-day duties of a bus driver than simply driving passengers from point A to point B.... View Article