Metro Thanks Current Riders, Asks new Ones to Dump the Pump

Metro has activities planned throughout June to appreciate current riders and convince new riders to give it a try in honor of Dump the Pump Day on June 19.CINCINNATI – Public transportation use in the United States saves 4.2 billion gallons of gasoline annually. Metro is spreading the word about the benefits of riding public transportation in honor of Dump the Pump Day. Although the official Dump the Pump Day is June 19, Metro has activities planned throughout June to appreciate current riders and convince new riders to give it a try. Park & Ride Appreciation Metro representatives will be giving away prizes on the following dates, mornings from 6 – 8 a.m.: Tuesday, June 10, Meijer – Colerain Township, 3711 Stone Creek Blvd. Thursday, June 12, Meijer – Mason, 3911 W Sr 22-3 Tuesday, June 17, Meijer – West Chester, 7390 Tylersville Rd. Wednesday, June 18, Forest Park Park & Ride,1160 Kemper Meadow Thursday, June 19, Anderson Ctr. Station, 7832 Five Mile New Rider Invitation Metro will be passing out free rides (while supplies last) to anyone who is a “new” rider or who wants to give Metro a try, from noon – 1 p.m.: Friday, June 20, Government Square, Fifth Street between Main and Walnut Sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) and supported by organizations including the NRDC, the 2014 National Dump the Pump Day encourages people to ride public transportation and save money, instead of driving a car. Find out more at www.apta.com. Other ways to celebrate Dump the Pump Day: Plan a bus trip on Metro using Google Transit on www.go-metro.com Calculate your fuel savings using our online calculator or determine your carbon footprint at www.go-metro.com/fares-passes/savings-calculator Metro is a non-profit, tax-funded public service of the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority, providing about 17 million rides per year. Learn more at www.go-metro.com. # # #

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