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Contact: Rosemary Booth
Director of Marketing and Communications
Office: (925) 455-7558
For Immediate Release
Posted 24 July 2008
Try Transit to School for a Smarter, Greener Ride
WHEELS Offers Tri-Valley Middle School Students Two Weeks of Free Bus Service to School
For the eighth consecutive year, WHEELS is offering middle school students in Dublin, Livermore, and Pleasanton a special FREE pass aboard its fixed-route bus service during the first two weeks of school – August 23 through September 7, 2008.
Started in 2001, Try Transit to School introduces Tri-Valley students and parents to the local transit system and provides them with a smarter, greener alternative to driving to school.
“With gas prices at unprecedented highs and environmental concerns on center stage, taking WHEELS to school is a great way for families to reduce their carbon footprint and their fuel costs.” said WHEELS Board Chair, Marj Leider. “WHEELS school tripper service lowers carbon emissions by taking upwards of 1,000 cars off the streets every school day, and that translates into cleaner, healthier air for everyone in the Tri-Valley.”
When families choose the bus over the car to get to school, they not only help the environment, but also contribute to reduced traffic and increased pedestrian and bicycle safety on local streets. WHEELS’ route schedules are conveniently coordinated with school hours and save parents the time and hassle of sitting in traffic on the way to and at school.
The free Try Transit to School pass is good on school tripper and other fixed-route buses during the first two weeks of school only, and will be given to all middle school students in the Dublin, Livermore, and Pleasanton public school districts.
Livermore and Pleasanton middle school students will receive their free transit pass in the mail prior to the beginning of the school year.
Dublin middle school students will receive their free ride pass during student registration, which is scheduled at the following times:
- Wells Middle School: Tuesday, August 19 from Noon to 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday, August 20 from 9:00 to 2:00 p.m.
- Fallon Middle School: Wednesday, August 20 and Thursday, August 21.
For more information about Try Transit to School, visit www.wheelsbus.com or call (925) 455-7500.
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