{"id":470,"date":"2019-04-25T11:22:33","date_gmt":"2019-04-25T15:22:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bayaging.net\/?p=470"},"modified":"2019-04-25T11:22:33","modified_gmt":"2019-04-25T15:22:33","slug":"colonial-beach-chamber-of-commerce-sponsors-2019-bay-transit-trolley-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flagonsworkshop.net\/?p=470","title":{"rendered":"Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce Sponsors 2019 Bay Transit Trolley Service"},"content":{"rendered":"

Trolley rides will be free throughout the 2019 season<\/strong><\/p>\n

(Warsaw, VA) \u2013 The Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce and Bay Aging have executed an agreement that will eliminate fares on the Colonial Beach trolley throughout the 2019 season.\u00a0While fares have historically been 50 cents per ride, the Chamber\u2019s sponsorship of the trolley will mean unlimited free rides on the trolley throughout the 2019 season.\u00a0 Trolley service will begin on Saturday, May 25th<\/sup>, and continue until Monday, September 2nd<\/sup>.\u00a0 The trolley will run on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 AM \u2013 7 PM making stops at nineteen different shops, restaurants, hotels, parks and other attractions across town.\u00a0The trolley\u2019s operating schedule will be expanded for the Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day holidays.<\/p>\n

Susan Mack, Executive Director of the Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce, said, \u201cWe are thrilled to be able to offer free rides on the Colonial Beach trolley this year.\u00a0 The trolley allows residents and visitors to safely get around town and enjoy the many amenities and events offered in this beautiful Northern Neck town.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ken Pollock, the Director of Bay Aging\u2019s Bay Transit division, was equally excited with the Chamber\u2019s support of the Colonial Beach trolley. \u201cBay Transit takes safety and customer service very seriously and eliminating fare collection will help the trolley to better adhere with its schedule,\u201d Pollock said.\u00a0 \u201cRiders already love the trolley and offering free rides makes the service even more attractive.\u201d<\/p>\n

Since 1996, Bay Transit has been providing public transportation services throughout the Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck and New Kent and Charles City Counties.\u00a0 Bay Transit provided 138,504 safe, reliable and affordable rides last year.\u00a0 While four in ten Bay Transit riders are commuting to work, riders also depend on Bay Transit to access health care services, education, shopping and dining, recreation and more.<\/p>\n

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About Bay Aging:<\/strong><\/p>\n

For over 40 years, Bay Aging has been caring for older adults and people with disabilities in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula with meals, home and personal care, public transportation, home repairs and living options. Our goal is to help people live independently in their own homes and communities surrounded by their own things and, wherever possible, their families and friends. Our top priority is to keep independence, home and community at the hub of life in the rural counties we serve.<\/p>\n

Last year Bay Aging\u2019s services affected over 26,000 lives!\u00a0 Every year, we:<\/p>\n