Local group says "Run for the bus, don't drive to Around the Bay Road Race"
Local advocacy group Transportation for Liveable Communities is encouraging organizers of the Around the Bay Road Race, City Police and local media to promote transit as an option for people traveling to the weekend race.
"Nobody wants to be stuck in traffic, but given the fact this is a race of runners, extra traffic can only add unwanted air pollution. Taking transit, car pooling, cycling and walking are all viable alternatives to private automobiles in many cases," suggests TLC's Randy Kay. "We just want people to explore the options."
TLC is suggesting the Race web site include a link to info about transit to help people avoid parking hassles, help keep the streets from becoming congested, keep the air cleaner for the runners/walkers, and help people consider alternatives to the car.
LINKS:
HSR http://www.myhamilton.ca
Burlington Transit http://cms.burlington.ca
GO - http://www.gotransit.com/
Greyhound http://www.greyhound.ca
VIA http://www.viarail.ca/en_index
TLC hopes the police and media will suggest transit as an option to keep things efficient, clean and safe.
Transportation for Liveable Communities is an all volunteer working group of the Ontario Public Interest Research Group (OPIRG) McMaster. Since 2000, TLC has been active promoting and advocating for sustainable transportation options in the city of Hamilton.
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