Media Contact
Matthew Spath
(843) 529-2715
matthews@bcdcog.com
CARTA is governed by eight member governments and by regulations of the Federal Transportation Authority. As such, the system has responsibility to consider any media requests and handle them as the system deems appropriate, on a case by case basis.
All media outlets should respect the rights of bus system users, drivers and other staff to use the system without disturbance.
The following policies and guidelines have been set in order for CARTA to effectively and quickly handle any media requests from documented media outlets and contact:
- Requests to board any CARTA bus should be submitted no less than 48 business hours in advance of need.
- When the request is to board a CARTA bus, a CARTA representative must be present. This is to aid in coordination of any interview and access needs in a timely and smooth manner.
- Media must provide assignment details in writing or over the phone, including timing, focus of the story, interview needs (CARTA spokesperson, driver and/or passenger), if bringing a video or traditional camera, etc.
- All media requests submitted to staff will be relayed to our Marketing and Communications department, on behalf of CARTA. Media outlets are welcome to contact Matthew Spath directly with any requests.
- CARTA requests the opportunity to comment on any story that is filmed on or about CARTA buses or the transit system.
