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 11/15/2006
SCAD signs with American Coach Lines to provide transportation services in Savannah and Atlanta
SAVANNAH, Ga. — The Savannah College of Art and Design announced today it has signed an agreement with American Coach Lines to provide transportation services to students in Savannah and Atlanta beginning winter quarter 2007.
According to James Polychrones, SCAD director of maintenance, who oversees the transportation department, the college made the decision to shift to American Coach Lines in order to accommodate student population growth while continuing to provide a high level of flexibility and service to students.
"The number of SCAD students requiring transportation is growing and, after interviewing several companies, we felt American Coach Lines would best serve the expanding needs of the college," said Polychrones. "The company will hire our current transportation employees and, as a result, will be fully staffed to handle SCAD transportation maintenance and repairs."
American Coach Lines’ services have been utilized by the college at SCAD-Atlanta since the start of fall quarter 2006. The company has demonstrated a positive reputation as a reliable transportation services provider.
SCAD transportation manager Falishia Wilson will transfer to American Coach Lines as general manager. "I believe that the transition is positive and will produce fine results," Wilson said. "I am pleased to have the opportunity to continue to assist the college with its mission to students, while I become a part of a new family at American Coach Lines. SCAD will continue to be the original family that supported me and gave me the skills necessary to be successful in this endeavor."
The phone number for SCAD transportation and parking services remains 912.525.8015. The contact number for special requests, medical transports and the late night shuttle remains 912.525.RIDE (7433). A SCAD transportation liaison will be appointed to work with American Coach Lines to coordinate college transportation needs and requests.
Bus routes and schedules will remain the same, and students should experience little change in bus service. Schedules still will be available each quarter at various locations, including Turner Express Office and transportation and parking services. Bus schedules and maps may also be viewed online or by calling 912.525.7293. Additional information will be posted online as it becomes available.
Named "Hottest for Studying Art" among America’s 25 Hottest Colleges by Kaplan/Newsweek, the Savannah College of Art and Design is a private, nonprofit, accredited with institution locations in Atlanta and Savannah, Ga., and in Lacoste, France. Accredited degree programs also are offered online through SCAD e-Learning. The college offers Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Master of Architecture, Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts and Master of Urban Design degrees.
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