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December 09, 2005
Press Release: Coalition for East Ridge Public Transportation
Steve Kesler from the Area Agency on Aging joined John Bailes Thursday in addressing transportation needs in East Ridge.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Democrat John Bailes Starts Coalition for East Ridge Public Transportation
East Ridge, TN, Dec. 9, 2005 — Democrat John Bailes has decided to tackle the problem of public transportation in East Ridge. Meeting yesterday with local transportation officials and East Ridge citizens, Bailes announced the formation of the Coalition for East Ridge Public Transportation, a grassroots organization focused on bringing public transportation to East Ridge. Twenty people attended the meeting.
“I am fully committed to solving this problem,” Bailes told the group. “This is an issue that I will pursue until it is solved. What’s at stake is not only the independence and mobility of seniors, the disabled, and those living on fixed incomes, but also the vitality and growth of business in our community. Solving this problem is a win-win for all groups.”
On Nov. 1, 2005, Hamilton County stopped operating the rural transportation program, leaving East Ridge, Red Bank, and other areas without public transportation. From July until November this year, 400 East Ridge residents rode the rural transportation for a total of 6,640 trips.
Attending the meeting were various local officials, including CARTA’s Tom Dugan and Bob Nugent, STS’s Wayne Owens, Steve Kesler from Area Agency on Aging, Hobert Brabson from Chattanooga Hamilton County Regional Planning, and David Mays from the City of East Ridge.
John Bailes is a county commission candidate in District 8.
For more information about the Coalition for East Ridge Public Transportation, contact John Bailes at 517-7050.
| By wjbailes | 05:47 AM
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