[Nfbwv-talk] New Bus Service

[Sheri Koch]

I know what you mean

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> On Jul 11, 2014, at 12:54 PM, "Joyce Porter via Nfbwv-talk" <nfbwv-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> It's about time something was done about the lack of public transportation.
> We who don't drive have been denied transportation access for too long.  I
> hope people will utilize this service so that we can keep it.
> 
> Joyce
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfbwv-talk [mailto:nfbwv-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Smyth,
> Charlene R via Nfbwv-talk
> Sent: Friday, July 11, 2014 11:59 AM
> To: NFB of West Virginia Discussion List (nfbwv-talk at nfbnet.org)
> Subject: [Nfbwv-talk] New Bus Service
> 
> The West Virginia Division of Public Transit announced the addition of
> I-RIDE79 to the state's public transit system.
> It will offer service between Charleston and Morgantown beginning Tuesday.
> The I-RIDE79 bus service will make daily stops in Charleston, Clendenin,
> Flatwoods, Weston, Clarksburg, Fairmont and Morgantown.  Fares start at $3
> and go up to $15, each direction.
> Passengers can board at any stop along the route.
> Buses are ADA accessible and equipped with WiFi power, outlets, reclining
> seats, seat belts and restrooms.
> "Our mission is to make travel in West Virginia safe and efficient for all,
> and this service will help us achieve that goal," Transportation Secretary
> Paul Mattox said.  "It doesn't matter where you live, everyone will now have
> access to different parts of the state and surrounding region along with a
> variety of services in their communities."
> The West Virginia Division of Public Transit has partnered with Barons Bus
> Lines, of Cleveland, as part of a nationwide effort to connect rural areas
> and urban centers.
> The service will provide links with Greyhound in Charleston and Morgantown,
> from where passengers can travel on to Pittsburgh and Washington DC.
> "It's a service which is going to be heavily used and is needed.  We're
> excited to be able to help make travel accessible and affordable for all
> West Virginians," said John Goebel, vice president of Barons Bus Lines.
> The service will be funded with federal money appropriated to develop and
> support intercity bus transportation.
> Rides will be free July 1-7.  The inaugural trip will depart at 10:15 a.m.
> Tuesday from the Greyhound Terminal at 300 Reynolds Street in Charleston.
> To view the bus schedule and reserve your seat, call 1-888-378-3823 or visit
> barons bus.com<http://bus.com>.
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