Look for the demo at the Earth Day Festival of this new transportation option...
GREATER SUDBURY TRANSIT INTRODUCES “RACK AND ROLL” INITIATIVE
Beginning June 2, 2008, Greater Sudbury Transit riders will have the opportunity to bring bicycles on Route 703 - Val Caron / Hanmer / Capreol. Known as the 'Rack and Roll” initiative, each bus travelling this route will be equipped with a bicycle rack on the front.
The bike racks, which are currently available as a pilot project, will be in use from approximately May to November each year. Each rack can accommodate two bicycles, and there is no additional cost involved – riders must simply pay regular Transit fare.
'I am pleased that we are able to introduce this initiative, which has been so successful in municipalities such as Ottawa, Toronto and Kingston,” said Mayor John Rodriguez. 'Through the efforts of the City's Bicycle Advisory Panel, the leadership of our Transit Committee and the staff at Greater Sudbury Transit, more residents will have access to excellent cycling trails throughout the community and can reduce their impact on the environment by leaving their cars at home.”
Demonstrations of the racks will be available at the Earth Day Festival, taking place at Market Square on Saturday, April 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Citizens are invited to learn more about the 'Rack and Roll” initiative and try the bicycle racks during the festival.
For more information, please visit www.greatersudbury.ca/transit or call 675-3333.
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