FORT MYERS, FL – To celebrate Earth Day, LeeTran will once again
offer free rides on Thursday, April 19 throughout Lee County.
“Try Transit Day” is part of a month-long, 12-county
initiative called “Taking It to the Street.” Cities, counties, transit
agencies, and private employers are challenging citizens to find an alternative
to driving a private automobile. Options such as biking, walking, carpooling,
transit and teleworking can all save money, conserve fuel, and reduce
congestion and pollution.
Participants who reduce their driving during the month have
an opportunity to win prizes by registering at Commuter ServicesFL.com and
tracking their alternative travel.
Residents who are interested in bus travel can visit
rideleetran.com and use its Transit Savings Calculator to determine how much
money they can save by commuting on LeeTran.
The LeeTran site also has a Carbon Savings Calculator that
shows passengers how much their alternative travel is reducing pollution.
LeeTran experienced a ridership increase of nearly 50% on
last year’s “Try Transit Day.”
“It’s the perfect opportunity for someone who has never
ridden a bus before to give us a try,” says Transit Director Steve Myers. “They
can just enjoy a stress-free ride without having to handle money.”
First-time riders can find route maps and schedules at rideleetran.com,
or call LeeTran customer service at 533-8726 (LEE-TRAN), option 1, for help in
planning their travel.
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