COURT HOUSE — Winners of Cape May County’s “Roadeo” held on April 12 at the Cape May County Airport have been announced. Thirty eight Fare Free drivers participated at the annual spring training day dubbed the “Roadeo”.
Fare Free Transportation Director Colleen Somers thanked the community transportation agency’s drivers and judges for enduring and overcoming another day of blustery weather for this year’s training event. “It seems we always ask our operators to compete against not only each other, but Mother Nature as well,” Somers said.
The local roadeo modeled after state and national competitions, tested drivers in their everyday activities including; Vehicle Pre-trip, Wheelchair Securement and an Obstacle Course, testing driving skills. Participants were also subjected to a written exam evaluating their knowledge of Federal ADA regulations, rules of the road and passenger service standards.
Noting that Tuesday’s winners will go on to compete at the state level, Freeholder Desiderio said, “Fare Free drivers have proven themselves to be the best of the best at what they do.” Somers added that she is; “…extraordinarily proud of all Fare Free employees and the job they do every day. Cape May County is well served by the hard work of a dedicated and well trained staff.”
2011 Cape May County “Roadeo” winners:
1st Place: Brian Fitzpatrick, Cape May
2nd Place: Adele Jones, Lower Township
3rd Place: Dave Smith, Lower Township
4th Place: Steve McKenna, Lower Township
Fitzpatrick, Jones and reigning National champion Smith, will represent Cape May County at the New Jersey Community Transportation Roadeo at Great Adventure on April 30th. McKenna will serve as first alternate for the County contingent.
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