FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 14, 2004

Contact: Brian Hutchings, BACS, 813-282-8200

Sheila Martin, BACS, 813-282-8200

Sandi Moody, BACS, 800-998-RIDE

Crosstown Delay In Your Way?

Here’s The Way To Go!

Tampa, FL -- Bay Area Commuter Services (BACS) executive director, Sandi Moody, encourages commuters who rely on the Lee Roy Selmon Crosstown Expressway to consider ridesharing or taking the bus while repairs are made to the structure. On Tuesday, April 13^th , a portion of the expressway's elevated expansion collapsed resulting in the temporary closure of the toll road causing major traffic delays. “We may have a period of inconvenience for the next few weeks while repairs are made. During that time commuters might find that it is less stressful riding with another person rather than driving alone through the affected areas of the Crosstown Expressway. It certainly will help reduce congestion along that route if commuters took this opportunity to carpool or use HARTline.” Moody encouraged the public to learn more about their commute options by contacting BACS at (800) 998-RIDE for finding carpooling or vanpooling partners, or HARTline at (813) 254-HART for route and rate information in Hillsborough County.

For information on BACS’ programs and services call 800-998-RIDE or visit them online at www.tampabayrideshare.org.

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