DTA will host an Information Presentation in January on Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
Media Contact:
Heath Hickok
Director of Marketing
218-623-4314
hhickok@duluthtransit.com
MEDIA ALERT:
DTA will host an Information Presentation in January on Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
DULUTH, MINNESOTA (December 21, 2018) – The Duluth Transit Authority (DTA) will host an
informational presentation on Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and Economic Development on
Wednesday, January 9, 2019 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Duluth Public Library in the Green
Room.
This event will feature guest speaker, Dave Lee, who has more than 45 years of experience in public transit. Lee recently retired after 22 years as General Manager of CTtransit which
operates fixed-route and BRT services in Connecticut. He is a Vice President of First Transit.
A hallmark of Lee’s career at CTtransit was the opening of CTfastrak, a $570 million bus rapid
transit project with 9.4 miles of exclusive bus-only guideway serving 10 stations between
downtown Hartford and New Britain, CT. The service, which began in March 2015, recently
carried its 10-millionth passenger.
BRT combines aspects of both bus and light-rail to create a conveniently quick mode of
transportation. BRT features vehicles that have a higher capacity with more passenger
amenities. BRT can help direct sustainable development and build vibrant, desirable
neighborhoods. It can also be a powerful catalyst for new economic development.
This event is free and open to the public; however, seating is limited. Light refreshments will be
provided.
DTA BRT Information Presentation
Wednesday, January 9, 2019
from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Duluth Public Library Green Room
520 W Superior St, Duluth, MN 55802
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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