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The Lakeland Area Mass Transit District, operating as Citrus Connection, provides public transportation services throughout Polk County, including Winter Haven Area Transit, rural routes, and paratransit services. Formerly three separate agencies, Citrus Connection now offers a unified and streamlined transit system to better serve riders countywide. With a focus on efficiency and accessibility, Citrus Connection publishes performance measures, hosts board meetings, and engages with the community through initiatives like the Community Scorecard and the Transit Development Plan. As the primary public transit provider in the area, Citrus Connection is committed to enhancing transportation options for residents and visitors in Polk County.Generated from the website

The Central Florida Regional Planning Council is dedicated to addressing regional challenges across DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, Okeechobee, and Polk Counties by facilitating collaborative planning and response efforts. With over 50 years of experience, the Council provides advisory services and programs to support the needs of all five counties and their 25 cities. Through initiatives such as the Heartland Regional Transportation Planning Organization and the Heartland Resiliency Coalition, the Council works to enhance economic development and community resilience. Their commitment to regional solutions ensures that local governments can effectively tackle the issues that matter most to their communities. Generated from the website

Saia Motor Freight Line is a subsidiary of Saia, a less-than-truckload provider of regional, interregional and guaranteed services covering nearly 35 states. Saia is home to the industry-leading Xtreme Guarantee product, which guarantees total customer satisfaction from pick-up through invoicing. The company offers complete North American coverage through partner agreements. It has more than 150 terminal locations, approximately 8,400 employees and more than 10,000 pieces of equipment. Saia was founded in 1924 with one terminal in Houma, La., and continued to expand with terminals throughout Louisiana and Texas. It continued to grow, expanding to 12 states with 76 terminals and more than 4,700 employees in the late 1990s. In 2001, SCS Transportation, a holding company was formed, with operating companies including Saia and Jevic Transportation. In 2002, SCS Transportation was spun off into an independent, publicly traded company. Saia Motor Freight Line maintains a location in Tampa, Fla.