The group, approved by the Allegany County Board of Commissioners, is tasked with studying public transit systems within the region. 

As reported by The Cumberland Times-News Allegany’s transportation task force was first proposed in August and already has a majority of the members appointed:

The first 14 members appointed to the board include representatives from local businesses, transportation providers, health care, social services and education.

However, [County Administrator Brandon] Butler said he would like to see at least two members who ride the local public transit system.

Read The Cumberland Times-News for more information.