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RIVERSIDE, CA — Wednesday, May 23, 2007 — This Memorial Day, the Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) will join transit agencies across the nation to honor the servicemen and women who answered the call of duty and made the ultimate sacri•ce for their country.
Hoping to bring more awareness to the holiday, RTA will participate in the national Moment of Remembrance by issuing public service announcements, displaying special messages on its website and buses, and handing out Memorial Day stickers to passengers.
The effort is designed to bring more awareness to the true meaning of Memorial Day. A Gallup Poll revealed that less than one in three Americans know the meaning of the holiday, which commemorates U.S. men and women who died in military service for their country.
RTA’s efforts coincide with activities developed by the Federal Transit Administration to remember those who died in service to their country and the families they left behind.
“As we launch into our activities on Memorial Day, it can be easy to forget the true meaning of the holiday,” said RTA Chairman Frank Hall. “Hopefully, people who are enjoying the holiday will take a moment to remember those who paid the ultimate price in service to our country.”
The Riverside Transit Agency provides public transportation for Western Riverside County, operating 39 fixed routes, 5 commuter routes and 15 demand response services. RTA’s service area spans 2,500 square miles, the second-largest in the nation. For bus route and schedule information contact RTA at (800) 8007821 or log on to our Web site at www.RiversideTransit.com. |
