DATE: August 29, 2014
MEDIA CONTACT: Doris Williams, Broward County Transit Division
PHONE: 954-357-6786
EMAIL: dvwilliams@broward.org
BROWARD COUNTY, FL – Broward County Transit (BCT) continues to update the community on recent transit improvements and to gather public input on current and future service improvements at its ‘Let’s Talk Transit’ community meeting series.
Since June 2014, meetings have been held throughout the county at various locations, including county libraries, community centers, residential locations and business/civic clubs. A PowerPoint presentation of updates on service improvements accomplished over the last few years is presented at each meeting followed with a question-and-answer segment for audience feedback.
The September meetings are listed below. Subsequent meetings will be scheduled throughout the year and posted on the BCT website.
• Tuesday, September 2nd
C.W. Thomas Park, Recreational Complex
100 NW 8th Avenue, Dania Beach, 6 to 7:30 PM
Bus Route 4
• Wednesday, September 10th
Emma Lou Olson Civic Center
1801 NE 6th Street, Pompano Beach, 6 to 7:30PM
Bus Routes 10, 42
• Monday, September 15th
Hallandale Beach Branch Library
300 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach, 6:30 to 7:30PM
Bus Routes 1, 4, 5, 28, US 1 Breeze
• Wednesday, September 17th
Main Library, Auditorium
100 South Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, 6 to 7:30PM
All Bus Routes to Broward Central Bus Terminal
• Thursday, September 18th
Lauderhill Mall – Inside, South Entrance
1267 North State Road 7, Lauderhill, 6 to 7:30PM
Bus Routes 18, 19, 36, 40, 81, 441 Breeze
The Let’s Talk Transit meetings are free and open to the public. For more information, call 954-357-6786 or visit Broward.org/BCT and click on ‘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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