Columbus, Georgia

METRA Rolling With Thunder





Columbus, Georgia - MARCH 21, 2002 ?When the ?Thunder in the Valley Air Show?

lands in Columbus, METRA Transit System will once again be there for all the

fun and excitement. As in years past, aviation fans attending the spectacular

event can relax, watch planes do the flying and let METRA do the driving.



The ?METRA Shuttle? will be on site to reduce traffic congestion, plus provide

a safe and smooth ride for the ten of thousands of spectators? and the shuttle

service is absolutely free! Several buses will be used to transport Thunder

fans between the Columbus Metropolitan Airport and Columbus State University.

It?s as easy as flying a kite... all you have to do is park and ride!



METRA Shuttle start times:

? Saturday, March 24 at 10:00 a.m. at CSU

? Sunday, March 25 at 11:00 a.m. at CSU

? CSU Lots 1, 5, 7 will be used

? The METRA shuttle ends approximately 30 minutes after the show



METRA is the Columbus Transit Agency, managing transportation services, parking

enforcement, and the parking garage for the citizens of Columbus and Fort

Benning. METRA operates several fixed routes, in addition to paratransit

services for persons with disabilities. METRA?s 38 revenue vehicles travel more

than 1.4 million miles annually with nearly 900,000 riders.







FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:

John Lyles, Transportation Services Manager

METRA Transit System

(706) 653-4409, Fax (706) 653-4420

E-Mail: jlyles@columbusga.org



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