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Lawrence is invited to “Dump the Pump” and ride the T free
(Sent: 2008-06-12 06:03:17)NEWS RELEASE
City of Lawrence, KS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Contact: Cliff Galante, Public Transit Administrator, 832-3464
Lawrence is invited to “Dump the Pump” and ride the T free
(Lawrence, KS) – With gas prices reaching record levels, Lawrence Transit System will join with other public transportation systems nationwide to participate in the third annual National Dump the Pump Day on Thursday, June 19.
As a way to increase awareness about the benefits of public transportation and encourage more transit use in our community, the day will be designated as a free ridership day. Fares will be waived on all T fixed routes.
“By participating in the third annual national Dump the Pump Day, we hope people who have never used the T will decide to give us a try instead of driving their car,” said Cliff Galante, Public Transit Administrator. “We will welcome new riders and thank our regular riders by offering a free ridership day.”
Past free ridership days have yielded record numbers of people taking the T. On June 8, 2006, a ridership high of 2,038 fixed-route passengers was set for the first Dump the Pump Day. That number was topped again during a free ridership day for the Downtown Lawrence Sidewalk Sale, when 2,040 people rode on July 20, 2006.
Record high gas prices could encourage increased participation in Dump the Pump Day this year. Sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), the event encourages people to ride public transportation to help improve the environment and to conserve gasoline. According to APTA, using public transportation instead of owning a car can save a yearly expense of $6,251 in a household budget.
First time riders will find that transit drivers are an excellent resource for information. Drivers can help with transfers and explanation of timing points. For assistance with trip planning call (785) 312-7054 or visit www.lawrencetransit.org to see a route map and timetable.
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