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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 10, 2010

BIKE AND RIDE FREE ON METRO, TANK AND CTC ON THURSDAY, MAY 20
Free transit rides for bicycle commuters on Bike to Work Day

CINCINNATI –To celebrate Bike to Work Day on Thursday, May 20, bicycle commuters can ride Metro, TANK or Clermont Transportation Connection (CTC) free when they transport their bikes on the bus bike racks.

Bike racks are located on the front of all Metro, TANK and CTC buses and can be used at all bus stops including Government Square downtown. Each bike rack can accommodate two bikes. For safety reasons, bikes are not allowed on-board buses.

“Bicycles and transit are the perfect green partners,” said Marilyn Shazor, Metro’s CEO. “The bike racks are used a lot and we hope the free rides on Bike to Work Day encourage even more bicyclists to try them.”

“TANK’s bike racks have been very popular,” said Andrew Aiello, TANK’s General Manager. “It’s a win-win for people who want to commute part of the way on bike and finish the trip on transit.”

Other Bike to Work activities

• May 20: Fountain Square: A commuter station will be available for bicycle commuters at the Bike to Work Week Celebration from 11:30 to 1 p.m.
• May 21: Breakfast on the Bridge: Bike Newport is offering breakfast on the Purple People Bridge from 6-9 a.m. for bicycle commuters on their way to work.

Visit http://queencitybike.blogspot.com for complete information on Queen City Bike Month activities.

About Metro, TANK and CTC

Metro is a non-profit, tax-funded public service of the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority, providing more than 19 million rides per year. Metro supports the economy, protects the environment, encourages energy independence, and improves the quality of life in Greater Cincinnati. Metro’s website is www.go-metro.com.

The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky is an integral part of the Northern Kentucky community, serving Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties as well as downtown Cincinnati for more than 30 years. Nearly 4 million passengers each year rely on the more than 100 TANK buses throughout the region to get them where they need to be. TANK is on the web at www.tankbus.org.

CTC is the primary provider of public transportation in Clermont County. Founded in 1977 as CART (Clermont Area Rural Transit), CTC has continued to evolve and now offers four fixed routes in addition to its Dial-A-Ride services. Visit CTC online at http://ctc.clermontcountyohio.gov.