FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct. 4, 2006

 

METRO’S TALL STACKS DOWNTOWN SHUTTLE
CONNECTS TO PARKING, HOTELS, METRO SERVICE

Downtown shuttle only $1 direct to Tall Stacks;
exact fare required on Tall Stacks Express from General Electric

 CINCINNATI – Metro’s Tall Stacks downtown shuttle will whisk patrons directly from downtown parking and hotels to the Tall Stacks venue along Pete Rose Way near Bicentennial Commons.  

The Tall Stacks shuttle also connects with Metro’s regular bus service, with a shuttle stop directly across from Government Square on Fifth Street.  The route includes stops on Eggleston, Central Parkway, Plum, Seventh, Walnut, Fifth, Broadway and Pete Rose Way.

The shuttle operates Oct. 4-8, 6:30 a.m. to 1 a.m., with buses arriving about every 10 minutes at Metro bus stops along the route. 

Fare is just $1 each way (cash, exact fare).  Accessible buses will be available to serve people with disabilities.  For a map, visit www.go-metro.com.

Tall Stacks Express from GE:  Metro will also operate Tall Stacks express service from General Electric (Neumann Way exit) during Tall Stacks, everyday 6:30 a.m. to 1 a.m.  Parking is free at GE and service operates directly to the Riverfront Transit Center.  Adult fare is $7 round-trip; $3 round-trip for children age 12 and under.  Cash fare; exact change only.

For more information, call Metro at (513) 621-4455 weekdays 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.  Or visit www.go-metro.com.        

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