July 17, 2008
Byrd Adds Grant Money for Purchase of Buses in Charleston, Huntington
From a Sen. Robert C. Byrd Press Release
Washington, D.C. (HNN) – With the increase in gasoline prices, the Tri-State Transit Authority will be purchasing 14 new buses to handle the increased ridership. U.S. Senator Robert C. Byrd (D-WV) announced the approval of a $5 million federal grant which will purchase buses in Huntington as well as Charleston.
During April 2008, ridership increased nearly 10% over the previous year. And that was BEFORE gasoline hit the dreaded $4.00 a gallon mark.
As gas prices continue to skyrocket, public transportation has become even more important for thousands of West Virginians," Byrd said in a press release. "Communities throughout West Virginia benefit from bus services. For many citizens, public transportation provides the means to visit the doctor, to travel to the grocery store, and to visit relatives. For these citizens, the reliability of transit service is absolutely essential."
Due to its rural nature, West Virginians have few opportunities to avoid vehicle use as the state does not have any subway, over head trains, or other mass transit facilities. Ridership is also up on the three-day a week Amtrack inter-state passenger train which offers service between Washington, D.C. and Chicago.
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Byrd Adds Grant Money for Purchase of Buses in Charleston, Huntington
From a Sen. Robert C. Byrd Press Release
Washington, D.C. (HNN) – With the increase in gasoline prices, the Tri-State Transit Authority will be purchasing 14 new buses to handle the increased ridership. U.S. Senator Robert C. Byrd (D-WV) announced the approval of a $5 million federal grant which will purchase buses in Huntington as well as Charleston.
During April 2008, ridership increased nearly 10% over the previous year. And that was BEFORE gasoline hit the dreaded $4.00 a gallon mark.
As gas prices continue to skyrocket, public transportation has become even more important for thousands of West Virginians," Byrd said in a press release. "Communities throughout West Virginia benefit from bus services. For many citizens, public transportation provides the means to visit the doctor, to travel to the grocery store, and to visit relatives. For these citizens, the reliability of transit service is absolutely essential."
Due to its rural nature, West Virginians have few opportunities to avoid vehicle use as the state does not have any subway, over head trains, or other mass transit facilities. Ridership is also up on the three-day a week Amtrack inter-state passenger train which offers service between Washington, D.C. and Chicago.
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