DTA to Unveil New Bus Routes at DTC Event on July 11
Media Contact:
Heath Hickok
Director of Marketing
218-623-4314
hhickok@duluthtransit.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
DTA to Unveil NEW Bus Routes at DTC Event on Tuesday, July 11th
DULUTH, MINNESOTA (July 10, 2017) – The Duluth Transit Authority (DTA) will unveil the final routing of four NEW bus routes at the Duluth Transportation Center (DTC) on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Route 5 (West to Mall Area), Route 21 (Lakeside to Miller Hill Mall via UMD), Route 22 (Lincoln Park to Lakeside) and Route 23 (UMD Circulator) go into effect on August 27, 2017. Maps of the NEW bus routes will be on display at the DTC from 7:00 to 10:30 a.m. Detailed information for these NEW bus routes will also be available at duluthtransit.com.
This NEW service is being funded by a grant the DTA received from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). It is part of a MnDOT two-year pilot program that funds public transit initiatives throughout “Greater Minnesota.” A fifth NEW DTA bus route, Route 20 (Downtown to United Healthcare and Airpark), will begin on December 3, 2017.
The Duluth-Superior Metropolitan Interstate Council (MIC) will hold a press conference at 10:00 a.m. at the DTC to kick-off their Michigan Street Bike Demonstration Project. Duluth City Councilor, Joel Sipress, will make remarks along with other officials.
Light refreshments will be provided. This event is FREE and open to the public.
If you would like more information on this press release or to schedule an interview with DTA General Manager, Dennis Jensen, 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 131 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 new Duluth Transportation Center (DTC) is located at 228 West Michigan Street, Duluth, MN 55802.
