In recognition of the vital role that transportation plays in the nation’s economy and infrastructure, ETHRA, Oak Ridge Transit and Lakeway Transit, is proud to celebrate National Transportation Week, taking place March 16 – 18, 2026.
This annual observance, established by Congress, honors the devoted professionals—from bus operators, mechanics, call-centers for scheduling, dispatch, to logistics planners, transit accountants and managers—who sustain the nation’s transportation systems.
“This week, we honor the people and systems that keep East Tennessee moving,” said Cynthia Plemens, ETHRA Transportation Marketing and Communications Manager.”
Whether it is connecting individuals to their jobs and communities, driving them to medical appointments, the grocery store or other interests, our transit workers and infrastructure professionals are the backbone of our economy. ETHRA’s transit door-to-door service operates from 7am to 6pm, Monday through Friday, excluding all major holidays.
Throughout the week, ETHRA Transportation will highlight accomplishments of ETHRA Transportation, goals achieved with employee recognition, transportation safety blogs, gift card awards for ETHRA Transportation employees and much more!
Key Highlights for the Week:
March 16, 2026: Highlighting the efforts of our transportation workers via social media outlets.
March 17, 2026: Showcasing new and future transportation employee outerwear.
March 18, 2026: Focusing on transit safety and innovation.
March 19, 2026: Picture-day! Showcasing various snapshots of our transportation staff.
March 20, 2026: Say thank you to a driver.
National Transportation Week also coincides with efforts to modernize transit, including initiatives aimed at transitioning to greener energy, enhancing safety, and improving accessibility for all riders.
ETHRA Transportation, Oak Ridge Transit and Lakeway Transit encourages the public to join in celebrating by thanking a local transit operator, supporting local transit systems, and staying safe on our roads.
For more information about ETHRA Transportation, visit http://www.ethra.org