FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 16, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 16, 2010
FROM CAPE COD COMMISSION AND
CAPE COD REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY
For further information, contact:
Lev Malakhoff, Senior Transportation Engineer, Cape Cod Commission, (508) 774-1229, trans@capecodcommission.org
Julie Quintero-Schulz, Mobility Manager, Cape Cod Regional Transportation Authority: (508) 775-8504 x208
June 26 to July 3, 2010
BARNSTABLE COUNTY, MA -- The Barnstable County Commissioners have designated the last week of June as Cape Cod Smart Transportation Week.
The Cape Cod Commission and the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority (CCRTA) are partnering to coordinate events and activities that highlight smart transportation by promoting the use of transportation alternatives, such as accessing public transit, aviation, ferries, biking, walking, and more, from June 26 to July 3, 2010.
Environmentally, Cape Cod is an area seeking to reduce congestion, carbon footprints, and greenhouse gas emissions. Planners of Smart Transportation Week believe that by showcasing and using transportation alternatives, the environment will become healthier.
"An increased need and opportunity for smart transportation on the Cape begins at the end of June," said Senior Transportation Engineer Lev Malakhoff, one of the organizers of Smart Transportation Week. "Our summer visitors are beginning to arrive at a time when we have beautiful weather for biking and walking, and the CCRTA bus services are operating under extended schedules. It's a great time to kick-off a summer of traveling smarter."
This year, the CCRTA is taking on an expanded role in planning activities for Smart Transportation Week. In addition to providing improved timely and efficient services, as well as integrating technology into all facets of the system, the CCRTA has brought together its transportation partners to improve multi-modal coordination.
CCRTA Administrator Thomas S. Cahir said, "The CCRTA is a part of the overall solution for improving transportation on the Cape, and we welcome the opportunity to help coordinate with our partner organizations to make Smart Transportation Week a success, while working diligently to continue to improve transportation on Cape Cod year-round."
Events during Smart Transportation Week include:
June 26: Bike Day
MassBike's Cape Cod Bicycling Forum at 9 a.m at the Hyannis Transportation Center (215 Iyannough Road, Hyannis, MA)
June 28: Aviation Day with Cape Air and the Barnstable Municipal Airport
One FREE One-Way Flight Giveaway per flight (21 total flights)
$1-off parking
June 29: Bus Day with Plymouth & Brockton
Executives of P&B will meet and greet customers during the morning commute.
FREE coffee and one free bus pass per bus to morning commuters!
June 30: Ferry Day with Hy-Line Cruises and The Steamship Authority
Bring your online coupon to take your bike on both Hy-Line Cruises and the Steamship Authority for FREE!
Join a "Commuter Rally" that is scheduled for 12 noon at the County Complex in Barnstable Village. The rally will feature information provided by CCRTA, MassRIDES, MassBike, and Cape Light Compact. Participants will have a chance to try a 10-minute CCRTA bus ride and see how easy it is to bring a bike along.
July 1: Rail Day with Cape Cod Central Railroad
Ride the Rails: You may see and experience the Cape like you never have before! $5.00 per person, departing at 11:30 a.m. and return at 1:45 p.m. No advance reservations accepted; first come, first served.
July 2: Transit Day
Employees will take the CCRTA bus to work.
CCRTA will also hold a Smart Transportation Week celebration event at the Hyannis Transportation Center (215 Iyannough Road, Hyannis, MA) beginning at 9 a.m. and running until 3 p.m.
For information and late-breaking news, visit the Cape Cod Smart Transportation Week web site: www.gocapecod.org/gosmart
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