Press Release
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For Immediate Release
Date: June 22, 2009
Contact: David A. Bruffy, General Manager
Phone: (304) 296-3680
MORGANTOWN DUMPED THE PUMP
Morgantown, WV-Thursday June 18, 2009 was Dump The Pump Day in Morgantown and Mountain Line celebrated by handing out coupons valid for a free ride. Sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), the 2009 National Dump the Pump Day is a day that encourages people to ride public transportation to save money, protect the environment, reduce our dependence on foreign oil, and improve our quality of life.
On the Thursday prior June 11th there were 1,702 riders and during the whole month of June ridership normally ranges between 1,500 to 2,000. However when Morgantown decided to Dump The Pump ridership rose to 2,461 riders, that’s a 31% increase over Thursday June 11th.
Mountain Line would like to thank all of those who put down the keys on Dump The Pump Day and hope that the interest in Public Transportation continues.
Dump The Pump is a program in support of The 2009 Year of Active Transport in Morgantown, a program encouraging residents to walk, bike, bus or PRT in order to live a healthier lifestyle and make Morgantown a healthier place to live. For additional 2009 Year of Active Transport events visit www.montrails.org.
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