DTA Hosts 2018 MN State Bus Roadeo in Duluth this Saturday, July 14th
Media Contact:
Heath Hickok
Director of Marketing
218-623-4314
hhickok@duluthtransit.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
DTA Hosts 2018 MN State Bus Roadeo in Duluth this Saturday, July 14th
DULUTH, MINNESOTA (July 11, 2018) – The Duluth Transit Authority (DTA) is proud to host the
Minnesota Public Transit Association’s (MPTA) 31st Annual Minnesota State Bus Roadeo on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at the Duluth Heritage Sports Center (DHSC) from 8:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
The opening ceremony begins at 8:00 a.m., followed by the Large Bus Division Competition from 8:45 – 10:00 a.m. and the Small Bus Division Competition from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. There are drivers coming from across Minnesota to compete with 16 bus operators competing in the Large Bus Division and 26 in the Small Bus Division. This event is free and open to the public.
The DTA first hosted the Minnesota State Bus Roadeo in 1989 and most recently hosted it in 2014. The event features 12 different obstacles that competitors will be scored on for both accuracy and timing. The Grand Champion in both divisions will represent Minnesota at the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) and the American Public Transit Association (APTA) national bus roadeos next year.
This Minnesota public transit tradition provides safety training to bus operators and gives the public transit community the opportunity to network. This event recognizes the men and women who are proud to call themselves bus operators.
More information and to view the schedule of events, please visit the MPTA website at:
www.mpta-transit.org/events.
If you would like more information on this press release or to schedule an interview with DTA General Manager, Phil Pumphrey, please contact DTA Director of Marketing, Heath Hickok, at 218-623-4314.
The DTA’s mission is to provide a public transit service that is safe, convenient, efficient and affordable. It has been providing reliable service to the Duluth area for more than 132 years. The DTA has over 150 employees and 66 buses that provide service throughout the Twin Ports. The DTA Operating Center is located at 2402 West Michigan Street, Duluth, MN 55806 and the Duluth Transportation Center (DTC) is located at 228 West Michigan Street, Duluth, MN 55802.
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