Bus service returns in early July. Every Wednesday beginning July 9th the Coral Link will make hourly trips up and down State Road A1A from 9:05 am to 5:35 pm. The route encompasses a north and south run between Lake Worth Road and Ocean Avenue and goes as far west as the Lake Worth Tri-Rail station and the Winn-Dixie and Kmart stores in Lantana, Walgreen’s, Lake Worth and Lantana libraries and post office branches in Lake Worth and Lantana. Connection points will be provided to larger, major routes. The bus will pull into condominium parking lots for easier access for residents and upon request, will deviate from its route by up to ¾ of a mile to access stores and medical centers. Riders can call up to 3 days in advance to schedule a route deviation, or inform the driver upon boarding. The drivers have been instructed to pick up riders anywhere along State Road A1A and stops will be posted along the way. Cost is fifty cents for all riders, and they must have the correct fare. No passes will be accepted, and drivers will not carry change. This FLORIDA DOT is funding this pilot program for its first year, and will continue it if successful. For information call 877-870-9849.
Friday, June 27, 2008
RESIDENTS GET “BOON” FROM PALM TRAN’S NEW BUS LINE DOWN A1A
Bus service returns in early July. Every Wednesday beginning July 9th the Coral Link will make hourly trips up and down State Road A1A from 9:05 am to 5:35 pm. The route encompasses a north and south run between Lake Worth Road and Ocean Avenue and goes as far west as the Lake Worth Tri-Rail station and the Winn-Dixie and Kmart stores in Lantana, Walgreen’s, Lake Worth and Lantana libraries and post office branches in Lake Worth and Lantana. Connection points will be provided to larger, major routes. The bus will pull into condominium parking lots for easier access for residents and upon request, will deviate from its route by up to ¾ of a mile to access stores and medical centers. Riders can call up to 3 days in advance to schedule a route deviation, or inform the driver upon boarding. The drivers have been instructed to pick up riders anywhere along State Road A1A and stops will be posted along the way. Cost is fifty cents for all riders, and they must have the correct fare. No passes will be accepted, and drivers will not carry change. This FLORIDA DOT is funding this pilot program for its first year, and will continue it if successful. For information call 877-870-9849.
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