Downtown Trolley Free for One Year
Platt College to Sponsor Rides for the Public
(June 28, 2010) - With an estimated 50,0001 people expected in
downtown Oklahoma City this upcoming Fourth of July weekend, people in
downtown can take advantage of free public transportation thanks to a new
year-long sponsorship.
The Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority recently
announced that beginning July 1, downtown Oklahoma City trolleys will be
free to ride for one year thanks to a sponsorship by Platt College.
“With a higher than average number of people in downtown over the July
fourth weekend, this was perfect timing to launch the free downtown trolley
rides and a great time for people who have never ridden the trolley to try
it at no cost,” said Rick Cain, administrator of COTPA and director of
public transportation and parking for the City of Oklahoma City.
”Because our campuses are all over, we think it is important to support
public transportation,” said Kim Lamb, director of admissions at Platt
College. “We know people are looking for ways to stretch their budget, and
we saw an opportunity to make things a little easier on Oklahoma City
residents and workers by saying, ‘the fare is on us.’”
The downtown trolley’s summer schedule (May 1
– September 30) runs Sunday through Tuesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Wednesday
through Saturday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
“At a time when city budgets are stretched, public-private partnerships
are increasingly important to continue our momentum,” said Cain. “We are
thrilled to have this partnership with Platt College to help offset the cost
to our riders.”
About METRO Transit
METRO Transit is a division of the Central Oklahoma
Transportation & Parking Authority. COTPA, a public trust administered by
the City of Oklahoma City, is responsible for providing safe, efficient and
convenient public transportation to the citizens of the greater Oklahoma
City area. For route information or to learn more about METRO Transit, visit
gometro.org.
About Platt College
Since 1979, Platt College’s purpose has been to create a workforce of
professionals with the skills and training necessary to answer the needs of
today's and tomorrow's workplace. Platt College is one of Oklahoma's largest
private colleges with five Oklahoma and one Texas location. Platt College
offers programs in allied health, nursing, information technology and
culinary arts. For more information on Platt College, visit
www.plattcollege.edu.
1Editor’s Note: 50,000 is an estimate provided by Brewer Entertainment based on past years attendance.
Media Contact:
Michael
Scroggins, Public Information Officer
Office: (405) 297-2107
Mobile: (405) 837-9510
michael.scroggins@okc.gov
