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Archive for May, 2009

Max’s Summer Fun Pass promotion kicks off June 1

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

For just $30, teens 10-17 years can buy a SUMMER FUN PASS that gives them unlimited rides on MAX transit’s fixed bus routes to their favorite hangouts and destinations all summer long from June 1-Labor Day! Or buy 2 passes at the same time for just $50 for a great savings.

Riding MAX using the FUN PASS is a safe, reliable and fun way for teens to travel with friends or siblings to their favorite hangouts. Plus, the FUN PASS entitles teens to special deals and discounts at participating sponsor locations. Just flash the FUN PASS at any of the 13 sponsor locations, and you’ll receive special deals and discounts that will virtually pay for the pass.

Participating Sponsors

  • Holland Aquatic Center
  • Bouws Pool
  • Captain Sundae locations
  • Century Bowling Lanes
  • Cold Stone Creamery
  • Crazy Bounce
  • Herrick District Library (north and south locations)
  • Holland 7 Theater
  • Howard Miller Library-Zeeland
  • Lemonjellos
  • The Lost City
  • Peppino’s Pizza
  • Vitales Pizza (Zeeland)

Enter to win great prizes from our sponsors

Have your Passport validated at all 13 locations, and you can be entered to win prizes in MAX’s random drawing in September. Prizes include:

  • Family Fun Pack of golf, sodas and paint ball games at The Lost City
  • Holland 7 Family Movie Pack with 4 movie tickets & 4 popcorn/drink combos
  • Family of 4 Swim Pass at the Holland Aquatic Center
  • Ice Cream for a year from Cold Stone Creamery
  • $50 Gift Certificate to Crazy Bounce
  • $25 Gift Certificate to Lemonjellos Coffee Bar
  • $5 Gift Certificate to Captain Sundae

Where to buy the pass

Teens can purchase a Fun Pass at the Padnos Transportation Center or online at www.catchamax.org. Along with the aluminum dog tag FUN PASS, teens will receive four (4) complimentary one-way coupons for parents to accompany teens on the first few trips if they wish, and a Passport booklet.

Kalamazoo Transit Proposal Wins Overwhelmingly; Perry also passes; Grand Rapids BRT proposal defeated

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

Kalamazoo County voters gave a resounding victory to public transportation in Tuesday’s election with a 63% approval rating, restoring funding for the system which had lost a countywide vote last November that placed continued operations in jeopardy.

Shiawassee Area Transportation Agency also scored a victory on the ballot in the City of Perry where a first time millage was approved with 54% approval.

The Grand Rapids Silver Line Bus Rapid Transit proposal lost on a 52%-48% vote. The GR proposal would not take effect until the year 2012, but it was tied to continued funding of current operations. Funding for current operations continues to 2013, under a previously passed millage. The Bus Rapid Transit line (BRT) would be the first of its kind in Michigan and would be largely funded through federally earmarked money; however, a guaranteed local match for operations is required for the project to move forward so Tuesday’s millage defeat places the BRT project in jeopardy. It is unclear yet whether supporters will attempt another vote to support the BRT. They could place it on the ballot again in 2010.

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