For Immediate Release
For More Information Contact:
Emlea Chanslor, 369-6029
Web site: www.capmetro.org
Capital Metro Will Provide Shuttle Service to Various Local Celebrations
AUSTIN, Texas, June 23, 2003 – In celebration of Independence Day, Capital Metro will offer free services to the following 4th of July festivities throughout the Austin metropolitan area:
The H.E.B. Austin Symphony July 4th Concert and Fireworks - Shuttle service will run from Waterloo Park, near East 15th Street and Trinity, to the Mopac footbridge over Town Lake at Stephen F. Austin Blvd. Parking will be available in State Parking Garages A and B. Concert goers will cross the footbridge and walk through Zilker Park to the symphony site. The symphony will be located on the far East end of Zilker Park overlooking Town Lake. The free shuttle service will begin at 4:00 p.m. and end at 11:30 p.m.
Lago Vista 4th of July Celebration at Lake Travis --The trolley will pick up riders at the City Hall parking area and the high school and take them to Bar K Park/Soccer Field near Lake Travis, beginning at 10:00 a.m. and ending at 11:30 p.m.
Leander Liberty Fest -- The service will run from 3:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Buses will depart from the Leander Middle School parking lot on 410 S. West Drive and take riders to festivities at the Crystal Falls Golf Course.
78704th of July Parade - Trolley service will run from noon to 3:00 p.m. from Little Stacey Park to St. Edward's University (North Entrance on East Side Drive).
About Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority
The Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority provides bus service on flexible, convenient schedules at more than 4,000 bus stops throughout Central Texas, providing riders with an average of nearly 130,000 one-way trips each day. Capital Metro’s fixed route bus service includes 60 metro and flyer routes, five downtown circulator ‘Dillo routes, seven Express routes and 15 UT shuttle routes. Capital Metro also offers 30 AISD school routes, van and carpooling coordination, shuttles to special events and special transit services for the disabled. For more information, call (512) 474-1200 or visit the Web site at www.capmetro.org.
