John P. Shoals

ng, with global warming on a worldwide scale, with ever-increasing congestion on the freeways, it's time that we take a bold step and usher in a new era,#8221, said John Shoals, chairman of the board of South County Area Transit (SCAT).

SCAT Board President John Shoals cuts the ribbon marking inaugural service with the support of SCAT board members (from left to right) Shelly Higginbotham, Jerry Lenthall, and Jim Guthrie.
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Thursday March 29th 2007 is a proud day that will be long remembered by San Luis Obispo County residents and law makers alike as the San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority unveiled their new Gasoline Hybrid bus to an enthusiastic public at a dedication ceremony that included SCAT Board of Directors President John Shoals, SCAT board members as well as City Council members.

John Shoals, president of the board of directors, said the decision to bring the employees in house was made in the employees' best interest.

"We've gone through great pains to get the RTA agency up to acceptable standards," he said. "We feel this is an opportunity to find better wages for our bus drivers, and this transitional period is a critical point in the process."

Shoals added that he was committed to resolving the issue.

"As the board president, I will do whatever I need to do, including calling a special meeting, to get this resolved," Shoals said.

John P. Shoals, Chairperson