Bike And Ride Free On Metro, TANK And CTC On Thursday, May 19

Free transit rides for bicycle commuters on Bike to Work Day CINCINNATI –To celebrate Bike to Work Day, bicycle commuters can ride free on Metro, the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) or Clermont Transportation Connection (CTC) on Thursday, May 19, when they transport their bikes on the easy-to-use bus bike racks.Free transit rides for bicycle commuters on Bike to Work Day CINCINNATI –To celebrate Bike to Work Day, bicycle commuters can ride free on Metro, the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) or Clermont Transportation Connection (CTC) on Thursday, May 19, when they transport their bikes on the easy-to-use 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 unless they can be folded and stowed under a seat. Metro and TANK were recently recognized as “Bike Friendly Destinations” for providing advocacy and infrastructure improvements to support bicycling for employees and riders. “All Metro buses have bike racks, and many bike riders use our service every day,” said Terry Garcia Crews, Metro’s CEO and General Manager. “We hope that Bike to Work Day encourages even more bike riders to use public transportation while still enjoying the benefits of cycling.” “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.” Metro and TANK will also be at the Bike to Work Day Celebration on Fountain Square on May 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a commuter station to demonstrate the ease of biking and riding buses. Visit http://queencitybike.blogspot.com for information on Queen City Bike Month activities. About Metro, TANK and CTCMetro is a non-profit, tax-funded public service of the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority, providing about 17 million rides per year. With almost 400 buses in its fleet, Metro provides fixed-route and paratransit services in Hamilton County with limited service in Butler, Clermont and Warren counties. 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 three fixed routes in addition to its Dial-A-Ride services. Visit CTC online at http://ctc.clermontcountyohio.gov.

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