DATE: October 26, 2017
CONTACT: Gwendolyn Belton
PHONE: 954-357-8366
EMAIL: gbelton@Broward.org
BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Today, Thursday, October 26th, representatives from Broward County Transit (BCT) will lead a delegation from Barbados' Transport Authority on a tour of BCT's bus operations and maintenance. The Barbadian government is in the process of restructuring its transit system, and interested in observing BCT's daily operations. BCT runs its bus operations from two separate facilities in Dania Beach and Pompano Beach. The tour will focus on bus dispatch, route scheduling, bus traffic control, safety and security techniques, and vehicle maintenance and repair.
"We are honored to host Barbados' Minister of Transportation, the Honorable Michael Lashley, Transport Authority Chairman, Abdul Pandor, Transport Authority Director, Alex Linton, and Consul General, Colin Mayers. Broward County transit is a top-notch public transportation system dedicated to meeting the transportation needs of the residents of Broward County. We are proud that Barbados' Transport Authority has chosen BCT as a model to follow as it restructures its transit system," said Chris Walton, Director of Broward County Transportation.
BCT is the second largest transit system in the state of Florida and provides services to parts of Miami-Dade and West Palm Beach.
WHO: Barbados' Minister of Transportation, the Honorable Michael Lashley, Transport Authority Chairman, Abdul Pandor, Transport Authority Director, Alex Linton, and Consul General, Colin Mayers
WHAT: Tour of Broward County Transit
WHEN: TODAY - Thursday, October 26, 2017
WHERE: 1:30-3PM at the Broward County Transit Operations and Maintenance Facility (Ravenswood), 5440 Ravenswood Drive, Dania Beach 33312
3:30-5PM at the Broward County Transit Operations and Maintenance Facility (Copans), 3201 W. Copans Road, Pompano Beach 33069
For more information contact Gwendolyn Belton at 954-706-6742, 954-357-8366 or gbelton@broward.org.
About Broward County Transit
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides safe and economical bus transportation via fixed route, express, community bus and paratransit services to its customers. Annually BCT provides nearly 40 million rides to customers and operates 44 major routes within 410 square miles of Broward County, as well as providing services in Miami and Palm Beach counties. For more information about BCT or for help planning your trip, visit our website, Facebook page or call customer service seven days a week at 954.357.8400 or TTY 954-357.8302.
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