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Press Conference Re: Putnam On-Demand
For Immediate Release:
Press Conference Re: Putnam On-Demand
PATTERSON, NY – Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne will be joined by representatives from Via Transportation and local partners to celebrate the success of Putnam On-Demand, the Hudson Valley’s first-ever micro transit service, recently honored with the “Progress in Action” Award by Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress.
The event will highlight new ridership data and community impact since the program’s launch. The press conference will feature remarks, rider testimonials, and opportunities for media interviews, photos, and a brief ride-along aboard a Putnam On-Demand vehicle.
Launched in early 2025, Putnam On-Demand is a first-of-its-kind microtransit service in the Hudson Valley, offering residents an innovative, app-based public transportation option that connects communities across Putnam County. The service was developed in partnership with Via Transportation and the Putnam County Department of Planning, Development & Public Transportation to provide flexible, efficient, and affordable mobility for riders of all ages.
WHAT: Putnam On-Demand Press Conference
WHEN: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 beginning at 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Patterson Metro North Station, Front Street, Patterson NY
WHO: County Executive Kevin Byrne
Jeremy Tilluner, Via Transportation Representative
Adam Bosch, President & CEO of Pattern for Progress
Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress representatives
Putnam On-Demand Customers
County Legislators
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Welcome Message
“Remember that Putnam County is home. Regardless of what may make us different as individuals, it is our respect for each-other as neighbors, our desire to step up and serve, to lend a hand, and leave this beautiful county better off than we found it. That is what makes this place so special. It is with that in mind that we as a county government are here to serve, and will always serve, with a desire to do better.” - Kevin M. Byrne | Putnam County Executive
Contact the Executive's Office
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Office | 845.808.1001
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Fax | 845.808.1901
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Address | 40 Gleneida Avenue, 3rd Floor Carmel, New York 10512

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Kevin M. Byrne
County Executive