How Barbara Cline Built One of South Dakota’s Most Vital Transit Systems
When Barbara Cline began delivering Meals on Wheels in Spearfish, South Dakota, she didn’t plan to lead one of the most expansive rural transit systems in the state.
Through her work, she met seniors who couldn’t reach meal sites, grocery stores, or medical appointments. She saw a more profound need within the elderly community and, with encouragement from her sister, a social worker, Cline decided to act.
“I concluded that I could write a grant, ask for a used van, and provide a few rides to help people,” Cline says.
