FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 10, 2008

HARRISON PARK & RIDE: MORE THAN 5,500 RIDES IN MARCH

CINCINNATI - Metro provided more than 5,500 rides to Harrison-area residents on the Rt. 52X Harrison Express in March 2008. The route supplied about 262 rides per weekday last month.

The park & ride is located at the Harrison Kroger store at 10553 Harrison Ave. Parking is free and the fare is $2.50 one-way, directly to or from downtown Cincinnati. With gas prices high, this route is helping commuters save on their transportation and parking costs.

For more information on the Rt. 52X Harrison Express, call MetroCenter at 621-4455, weekdays 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. or Saturdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Or get schedules and route information at www.go-metro.com.

Metro is a non-profit public service of the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority, providing about 23 million rides per year in Greater Cincinnati.

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