[College Hill Topeka] Fwd: “Kids Ride FREE!” kicks off May 15 at Topeka Metro

[Katrina Shaw]

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From: Rachelle Vega-Retana <rvretana at topeka.org>
Date: Tue, May 11, 2021 at 9:51 AM
Subject: “Kids Ride FREE!” kicks off May 15 at Topeka Metro
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*TOPEKA, KAN. (May 11, 2021)* – Since the summer of 2013, Topeka Metro has
offered bus transportation at no cost on all fixed route buses to youth
ages 18 and under. Topeka Metro is launching the popular Kids Ride FREE!
promotion beginning May 15 through August 15.

"We're pleased to announce that we will be continuing free transportation
this summer for young people," said Topeka Metro General Manager Bob
Nugent. "We
believe when youth ride the bus, it provides them with an essential skill,
navigating on their own to their destination and if they don't already ride
Topeka Metro, then they become exposed and familiar with public transit."

Kids can ride free to pools, the mall, library and other places in Topeka
that are youth friendly. Many of Topeka Metro's routes stop in front of
certain locations, and other locations may be just a short walk. Older
youth may use the bus to get to and from work or to visit friends or family.

"We have friendly bus operators and customer service to assist someone who
may need a little help with where they are going. Our DoubleMap app can be
downloaded on a smart phone or is accessible via Topeka Metro's website to
see in real-time where each bus is at on route. Our buses are thoroughly
sanitized, and parents can be assured their child has a safe way to travel
this summer," said Nugent.

Masks are still required when boarding the bus, per federal mandate. Social
distancing is mandatory at the bus station and while waiting for the bus in
the Quincy Street Station lot. Maps and time points for routes are posted
on Topeka Metro's website and in all Topeka Metro shelters.  For questions
or help with trip planning, call Topeka Metro Customer Service at
785-783-7000 or view the website at topekametro.org.


*Contact:* Keri Renner
Director of Marketing & Communications
Topeka Metro
201 N. Kansas Avenue
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/201+N.+Kansas+Avenue+%0D%0ATopeka,+Kansas+66603?entry=gmail&source=g>
Topeka, Kansas 66603
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/201+N.+Kansas+Avenue+%0D%0ATopeka,+Kansas+66603?entry=gmail&source=g>
(785) 730-8616
*krenner at topekametro.org* <krenner at topekametro.org>







Rachelle Vega-Retana, Grants Administrator

City of Topeka, Dept. of Planning & Development

Division of Housing Services

620 SE Madison St
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/620+SE+Madison+St?entry=gmail&source=g>.
1st Floor – Unit 8

Topeka, Ks. 66607

Phone: (785) 368-4490

Fax:      (785) 368-2546

Email:    rvretana at topeka.org



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