(Atlantic) The Southwest Iowa Transit Agency (SWITA) is proud to announce that Driver Steve Herrington has been nationally recognized as the 2026 Frontline Hero Award recipient by the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA), one of the public transportation industry’s highest honors recognizing exemplary frontline service and dedication to community.
Herrington received the award on Wednesday, May 13th, during CTAA’s National EXPO conference at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, where transportation professionals from across the country gathered to celebrate innovation, leadership, and excellence in community transportation.
Since joining SWITA in December 2022, Herrington has become known throughout the organization for his cheerfulness, professionalism, compassion, flexibility, and unwavering commitment to the people he serves. Riders, coworkers, dispatch staff, and community partners consistently praise his positive attitude, calm demeanor, and willingness to step forward whenever help is needed…