DATE: June 9, 2014
MEDIA CONTACT: Doris Williams, Broward County Transit Division
PHONE: 954-357-6786
EMAIL: dvwilliams@broward.org
BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. - In an effort to gain community feedback on the benefits of transit and the community’s vision for future transit services, Broward County Transit (BCT) will host “Let’s Talk Transit,” a series of community outreach meetings beginning on Tuesday, June 17, at the South Regional/Broward College Library in Pembroke Pines.
BCT will make presentations updating the public on service improvements accomplished over the last few years. Various dates and locations will be scheduled to provide countywide geographic choices for the community’s participation. The first five community meetings, scheduled in June and July, are listed below.
“Let’s Talk Transit” meetings will be attended by Broward County Transportation Director Chris Walton, Transit Director Tim Garling and transit managers who will provide updates on current and future services. “The goal of these meetings is to have an open dialogue with various members of the community about public transit in Broward County,” Walton said. “We will share information and encourage audience feedback with a question-and-answer segment.”
Subsequent meetings will be held throughout the year and posted on the BCT website.
June and July Meetings
• Tuesday, June 17
South Regional/Broward College Library (Auditorium)
7300 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines
5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Bus Route 7
• Thursday, June 19
Lauderdale Lakes Educational and Cultural Center (ECC Auditorium)
3580 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderdale Lakes
5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Bus Route 72
• Wednesday, June 25
Tamarac Branch Library (Meeting Room)
8701 W. Commercial Blvd., Tamarac
5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Bus Route 55
• Monday, July 7
African-American Research Library & Cultural Center (Seminar Room #1)
2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Bus Route 40
• Tuesday, July 15
North Regional Library (Auditorium – Room 154)
1100 Coconut Creek Blvd., Coconut Creek
5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Bus Routes 31, 60
The Let’s Talk Transit meetings are free and open to the public. For more information, call 954-357-6786 or visit Let's Talk Transit.
About Broward County Transit
Broward County Transit (BCT), the second largest public transportation system in the state of Florida, provides convenient, economical and eco-friendly alternatives to driving a car. Close to 40 million annual passengers commute on fixed-route, limited stop and express bus services and many connect to Miami-Dade Transit, Palm-Tran and Tri-Rail. The fleet consists of 313 buses of which 81 are diesel/hybrid, and all are equipped with wheelchair/scooter lifts and bike racks. Mini-buses provide Community Bus Service in partnership with 18 Broward municipalities. The Paratransit (TOPS) program provides transportation for persons unable to use the fixed-route bus system. Customer service is available seven days a week, including holidays, at 954-357-8400; TTY 954-357-8302. The Broward County Transit website contains information on all services, a link to Google™ Transit and an option to receive the Transit Flash e-newsletter. Customers can also follow BCT on Facebook and YouTube.
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