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RIVERSIDE,
CA — (May 2, 2007) — The Riverside
Transit Agency (RTA) will provide
free trolley service on May 3
in conjunction with the Riverside
Arts Walk, a public event that
showcases the local talent in
downtown Riverside.
The
service, which will be a tripper
of The Trolley’s existing Green
Line, is designed to whisk patrons
to participating museums, galleries
and studios. The Trolley will
operate between 6 and 9 p.m. on
a circular route with •ve stops
along Lemon, Orange and Market
streets, and University and Mission
Inn avenues.
“RTA
is proud to participate in this
wonderful event, which highlights
some incredible local talents,”
Chairman Frank Hall said. “Offering
fast, convenient and free transportation
is a great way to bring a new
level of enjoyment to the event.”
Members
of the public can board The Trolley
at the following locations: the
intersection of Main Street and
Mission Inn Avenue, the intersection
of Main Street and University
Avenue, Orange Street just south
of University Avenue, the corner
of 10th and Lemon streets, and
on Lemon Street just north of
University Avenue in front of
the Life Arts Building. The Trolley
runs every 11 minutes.
Carolyn
Quin, chair for the Riverside
Cultural Consortium which presents
the year-round event, said she
intends to ride on The Trolley
herself.
“The
trolley will allow people to circulate
and get to the galleries and museums
easier than ever before,” she
said. “We are absolutely thrilled
to have this amenity.”
The
Riverside Arts Walk draws hundreds
people every •rst Thursday of
the month to visit museums, galleries
and artist studios with special
monthly features and performances.
“The
trolley has the potential to become
a signi•cant component of the
Arts Walk event. People will
be
able to travel to attractions
with ease and enjoyment,” said
RTA Board member and Riverside
City Councilman Dom Betro.
The
free trolley service will be sponsored
by the Downtown Division of the
Greater Riverside Chambers of
Commerce.
The
Riverside Transit Agency provides
public transportation for Western
Riverside County, operating 39
•xed routes, 5 commuter routes
and 15 demand response services.
RTA’s service area spans 2,500
square miles, the second-largest
in the nation. For bus route and
schedule information contact RTA
at (800) 800-7821 or log on to
our Web site at www.RiversideTransit.com. |
