The Eastern Sierra Transit Authority (ESTA) was recognized at the California Association of Coordinated Transportation (CalACT) spring conference as the 2015 Outstanding Rural Transit Agency. CalACT is a statewide, non-profit organization that has represented the interests of small, rural, and specialized transportation providers since 1984, and is comprised of representatives from large and small systems, planning and government agencies, social service agencies, suppliers and consultants. John Helm, ESTA’s Executive Director, accepted the award on behalf of ESTA’s employees and Board of Directors at the conference awards luncheon held on April 14th. ESTA was recognized for delivering a broad range of high quality and valuable services throughout a diverse area spanning 400 linear miles from Lancaster to Reno.