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Seniors will learn advantages of city bus system
Posted: Oct 8, 2012 11:05 AM by Greg Boyce
The Transit Services Division of the City of Colorado Springs is offering a free public transportation training class for seniors. Older adults who can no longer drive or simply prefer not to, can use public transportation to stay independent. In Colorado Springs bus fair for seniors is 85 cents per trip.
Spend an informative day with transit staff to learn about transportation options and how to use the local transit bus service. The class is free and open to the public. Participants will learn trip planning tips, advantages and disadvantages of various transit options, take an actual ride on a city bus, and more.
CLASS DETAILS
When: Wednesday October 17, 2012
9:00 a.m. - approximately 3:00 p.m.
Where: Transit Administration Office
1015 Transit Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
How to Register: Please register by October 15, 2012
Call John Oliphint at 385-5620
Important: Participants must be able to walk or use their wheelchair to travel approximately two blocks to a bus stop. Participants need to bring a brown bag lunch and water. Maximum class size is 25.
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