Capital Metro Roadeo Rounds Up Winners
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Capital Metro Roadeo Rounds Up Winners
Competitors Advance to State, National & International Roadeos April 10, 2009NEWS FACTS
- Some of Capital Metro's outstanding drivers and mechanics will compete at the state, national and international levels after earning top honors at the local roadeo.
- The 2009 Capital Metro Roadeo showcased the safety, customer service, and technical skills of operators and mechanics from Capital Metro's service providers.
- The vehicle maintenance competition took place on April 3 at Capital Metro's headquarters. The driving competitions occurred at the Leander Station on April 5.
- Capital Metro awarded prizes to the top three competitors in each category.
- The top two competitors in the 35-foot bus, 40-foot bus, and paratransit van categories, as well as the winning vehicle maintenance team, will compete in the state roadeo on April 18 in Dallas.
- Abdelkader Tenouri, the overall top performer, will advance to the International Bus Roadeo, May 1-6, in Seattle.
- Tenouri took first place in the 35-foot bus category, and Porfirio "Pete" Rivera won the 40-foot bus category.
- Ted Ward won first place in the paratransit van category, and the winning vehicle maintenance team consisted of Mike Clements, Phillip OżNeal, and Gary Hosea.
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| A contestant maneuvers a 35-foot bus through the competition course at Leander Station. | |
WINNERS
Vehicle Maintenance
1st: Mike Clements, Phillip O'Neal, Gary Hosea
2nd: Eddie Resendez, John Proske, Jose Santamaria
3rd: Kevin Tuel, Eddie Jimenez, Ted Garcia
Paratransit Van
1st: Ted Ward
2nd: Jeff Mercer
3rd: George Guerra
35-Foot Bus
1st: Abdelkader Tenouri
2nd: Arthur Murillo
3rd: Juan Maldonado
40-Foot Bus
1st: Porfirio "Pete" Rivera
2nd: Tony Payton
3rd: Amos Underwood
QUOTES
- "The roadeo challenges encompass the foundation of skills needed to
operate a bus safely. The competition reinforces and encourages safe driving
habits and good customer service."
-- Fred Gilliam, Capital Metro President/CEO
ABOUT CAPITAL METRO Capital Metro's mission is to provide quality public transportation choices for our community that meet the needs of our growing region. With the highest per capita ridership in Texas, Capital Metro serves more than 3,000 bus stops with metro, flyer and express routes, downtown `Dillo circulator routes and UT Shuttle service. Capital Metro also provides MetroAccess service for passengers with disabilities, van and carpool coordination, and freight rail service.
Capital MetroRail is a new passenger rail system expected to begin soon between the City of Leander and the Convention Center in Downtown Austin. MetroRail is part of the All Systems Go Long-Range Transit Plan that includes expanded local and express bus service, MetroRapid bus service, and new and improved park and ride lots. For more information, including an online trip planner and a commute cost calculator, visit www.capmetro.org or call (512) 474-1200.
SAFETY TIP OF THE DAY
Always stop, look, and listen for buses before crossing the street - cross only at
crosswalks and be sure to look both ways.
Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority
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