Mountain Metropolitan Transit Says "Take A Ride On Us!"
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
The Transit Services Division of the City of Colorado Springs, administrator of Mountain Metropolitan Transit (MMT), will be celebrating Earth Day by offering free rides on Colorado Springs local city buses, April 20, 2012.
“Mountain Metropolitan Transit is dedicated to the idea that public transportation is a crucial part of the solution to our energy and environmental challenges. We hope the free rides on Friday, April 20 will help demonstrate the importance of public transportation and encourage more people in our community to think about alternative modes of transportation,” said Craig Blewitt, director Mountain Metropolitan Transit.
This year’s Earth Day theme is Mobilize the Earth™. People of all nationalities and backgrounds will voice their appreciation for the planet; stand united for a sustainable future, and call upon individuals, organizations, and governments to do their part.
Free rides are available on the local fixed-route, city buses only, MMT’s other services are not included.
Mountain Metropolitan Transit provides local fixed-route bus service, express bus service, and Metro Mobility ADA paratransit service for Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region. All buses are wheelchair-lift equipped. Mountain Metropolitan Transit also provides other services such as Metro Rides’ ridesharing, vanpool, and bicycling programs. For added convenience, there are bike racks on all buses for riders who want to utilize the bike-n-busprogram.
For additional information regarding Mountain Metropolitan Transit please visit http://www.mmtransit.com/, or call (719) 385-RIDE (7433).
