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Capital Metro Recognized for Successful Loss Prevention Efforts

Adam ShaivitzMisty Whited
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Capital Metro Recognized for Successful
Loss Prevention Efforts



April 3, 2008

NEWS FACTS

  • Capital Metro's commitment to workplace and operational safety earned the Authority a $211,760 equity return check from the Texas Municipal League- Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TML-IRP).
  • Capital Metro Risk Manager Michael Nyren accepted the check on Wednesday, April 2.
  • The Authority was praised for its efforts to reduce accidents and associated costs, resulting in savings of taxpayer dollars.
  • Capital Metro provides extensive safety training for its staff and has been recognized by the transportation industry for safety innovations.
  • The Authority has received nearly a half-million dollars in equity returns since 2003.
  • This year's equity return is the largest that Capital Metro has ever received.
  • TML-IRP provides liability, property and workers' compensation coverage to local government agencies.

MULTIMEDIA ELEMENTS
Image of Mike Nyren receiving the check Capital Metro Risk Manager Michael Nyren accepts a $211,760 check from TMLIRP Field Services Representative Linda Dunbar Orrick.

QUOTES

  • "We are pleased to be recognized for our commitment to safety. Even with our outstanding achievements in loss prevention, Capital Metro will continue to identify the latest initiatives and technologies to promote an even safer environment for our customers and employees."

    -- Michael Nyren, Capital Metro Risk Manager

ABOUT CAPITAL METRO
Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority provides bus service on flexible, convenient schedules at more than 3,000 bus stops throughout Central Texas, providing riders with an average of 140,000 one-way trips each day. Capital Metro's fixed route bus service includes 54 metro and flyer routes, 24 special routes, five downtown circulator 'Dillo routes, seven express routes and 20 UT shuttle routes. Capital Metro also offers 56 AISD school routes, van and carpooling coordination, shuttles to special events, special transit services for the disabled, and freight rail. Capital MetroRail passenger service from Leander to Downtown Austin will begin in fall 2008. For more information, including an online trip planner and a commute cost calculator, visit www.capmetro.org or call (512) 474-1200.


line seperatorCapital Metropolitan Transportation Authority
2910 East 5th Street | Austin, Texas 78702 | (512) 389-7400
Specific Route Information | (512) 474-1200