Public Service Announcement

Downtown Shuttle Services

(Tuesday, May 13, 2008) - HRM will hold a public workshop this Thursday to gather comments from residents regarding the design for a downtown shuttle service that is included in the municipality's five-year transit plan.

The plan will add more and more regional transit services such as fast ferry, rural express buses and new MetroLink routes. These services will bring passengers to major transit terminals at Scotia Square and the Halifax Ferry Terminal. Although these two locations are within walking distance for a large portion of downtown employment, they are not as convenient for those whose workplace is farther away. With the Downtown Shuttle, commuters will disembark and have an attractive, comfortable vehicle waiting to take them to key destinations in and around the downtown.

The public will have the opportunity to help HRM decide which are the key destinations to service by downtown shuttle. The buses will use hybrid diesel-electric technology to minimize noise and emissions.

Information regarding the workshop has been sent to business associations, hospitals, universities, DND, and Citadel High School.

When:   Thursday, May 15, 2008

Where:  Delta Halifax Hotel, 1990 Barrington Street, Baronet Room #6

Time:     1st Session: 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
              2nd Session: 10:45 a.m to 12:15 p.m.
              3rd Session: 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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John O'Brien
Manager, Corporate Communications
490-6531