Saturday, August 20, 2011
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
CHEESEHEAD Game Day Route
The CHEESEHEAD Game Day Route will start Friday, August 19th. The hours of operation will be 1:00pm-7:00pm and 10:00pm-1:00am.
Green Bay METRO Route Changes
Green Bay METRO Route changes have been approved by the Transit Commission and will be going into effect on September 6, 2011. Areas of Libal Street and Anderson Drive will be serviced with our Fixed Route.
Monday, August 15, 2011
Thursday, August 11, 2011
News Release of the joint partnership with Green Bay Packers, Green Bay Metro and the City of Green Bay
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PACKERS, GREEN BAY METRO, CITY OF GREEN BAY TO OFFER
NEW GAMEDAY BUS SERVICE
The Green Bay Packers, Green Bay Metro and the city of Green Bay will be teaming up to offer four free bus routes on gamedays for the 2011 season, it was announced today.
The four service routes were designed to reach Green Bay’s major key routes and fan-heavy areas during Packers home games. Buses will run five hours before each game and three hours after. Extended hours will be provided during night games.
“We are very excited and honored to partner with the Packers and the city of Green Bay to make this service happen,” Green Bay Metro director Tom Wittig said. “We have put a lot of hard work into this project and I am thankful for all the time and dedication from my staff and the Packers.”
Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy also expressed his excitement for the partnership.
“On behalf of the Packers, we are really excited to partner with Green Bay Metro as well as the city of Green Bay to provide this service,” Murphy said. “We are the only NFL stadium that currently does not have any public transportation to and from the stadium on gamedays so we think this will be a great addition and believe our fans will enjoy it.”
In addition to providing a free and safe ride to and from Lambeau Field for fans, Metro hopes the new service will encourage more residents of the community to use the transit system on a regular basis.
“This is a great step for transit and we are really excited to see it take off,” Mayor Jim Schmitt said. “It is our hope that more people start to use the metro system and we believe these routes will help make that happen.”
Each route is titled with a Packers theme including Lambeau Leap, Cheesehead, QB Sneak and Quick Slant. Major key areas on routes include the Radisson and Austin Straubel Airport, Green Bay hotels, residential areas and the metro area.
Additionally, gameday service routes will be available for both those attending the game as well as those who are not.
Friday, August 5, 2011
BREAKING NEWS!
Green Bay METRO & Green Bay Packers Form Partnership!
In partnership with the Green Bay Packers, Green Bay METRO will be operating fix route bus service for Packer home games.
Press conference will be forthcoming.
In partnership with the Green Bay Packers, Green Bay METRO will be operating fix route bus service for Packer home games.
Press conference will be forthcoming.
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| From left, Jason Wied: VP of Administration/Legal Packers, Tom Wittig: Metro Director, Mark Murphy: CEO/President Packers |
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Monday, August 1, 2011
GREEN SATURDAY
We had another successful “Green Saturday”. Tell your friends and family, “Ride Metro FREE every Saturday.
Friday, July 29, 2011
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Notice of 30-Day Public Informational Meeting.
Green Bay Metro is holding a Public Informational Meeting for Fixed Route Restructuring Proposal
July 28, 2011 at 6:15pm
Green Bay Transportation-Commission Room
901 University Avenue
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July 28, 2011 at 6:15pm
Green Bay Transportation-Commission Room
901 University Avenue
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Monday, July 25, 2011
Green Bay Metro partners with Brown County Library.
On WEDNESDAYS-Kids (grades K-12) can ride free to and from any Brown County Library.
June 15 through August 10
June 15 through August 10
Just show your library card!Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Green Bay METRO and UWGB continues U-PASS partnership
Green Bay Metro, UW-Green Bay sign revised U-Pass agreement
GREEN BAY – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and Green Bay Metro recently signed a revised busing agreement that will continue their mutually beneficial partnership while more directly tying the cost of service to the number of rides taken.
The new U-Pass contract does away with the former agreement, under which a $35,000 annual lump-sum payment — underwritten by student fees and a portion of University parking fees — was paid to Metro in exchange for unlimited bus rides for students, faculty and staff.
Under the new arrangement, the chargeback becomes 25 cents per ride, billed quarterly, which still will allow University ID-holders to ride at no additional charge — and also offer a more precise way for UW-Green Bay to pay for the service, said Tom Wittig, general manager for Green Bay Metro. The change, approved at the July meeting of the Green Bay Transit Commission, is a key element of what Wittig says is an ongoing and important relationship between the campus and transit.
“It’s very important because public transportation is a vital ingredient for college students,” Wittig said. “It gives them the independence to travel throughout the Green Bay area, whether they have a car or not.”
The agreement is part of an ongoing effort to encourage bus ridership among students, faculty and staff, emphasizing the convenience and cost and environmental benefits of taking the bus. Since its inception in 2008, U-Pass has continued thanks to a cooperative effort of University officials, the UWGB Student Government Association and Green Bay Metro.
“The U-Pass agreement certainly benefits the environment through taking some single-occupancy vehicles off the road, with an additional benefit of saving money by not gassing up the car as frequently,” said Laurie Case, sustainability and strategic planning coordinator at UWGB. “We’ll continue to depend on Metro as a cornerstone in our ability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the campus community.”
The new U-Pass agreement is one of several changes recently unveiled by Metro, which has started adding no-cost Saturday rides for all bus patrons amid plans for a west-side route restructuring intended to make transportation easier and more efficient. In addition, UWGB will hold discussions with Metro to consider a direct Saturday route for high-volume student locations, such as grocery stores, said Riley Evan Peterson, UW-Green Bay Student Government Association president. The SGA and UWGB Public Safety’s parking operations will continue to split the cost for the U-Pass agreement, which could be about half of what it was under the former funding system.
In addition, Metro hopes to have a presence at various campus events during the school year, Wittig said, encouraging students to explore the transit system. The University Union also will play a role, marketing the effort to students as part of an overall focus on sustainability.
“Practicing sustainable efforts will come easy to students with the help of the Green Bay Metro agreement,” said Kelly Kramp, manager of programs, promotions and marketing for the Union. “The University Union looks forward to helping educate the students on their U-Pass.”
GREEN BAY – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and Green Bay Metro recently signed a revised busing agreement that will continue their mutually beneficial partnership while more directly tying the cost of service to the number of rides taken.
The new U-Pass contract does away with the former agreement, under which a $35,000 annual lump-sum payment — underwritten by student fees and a portion of University parking fees — was paid to Metro in exchange for unlimited bus rides for students, faculty and staff.
Under the new arrangement, the chargeback becomes 25 cents per ride, billed quarterly, which still will allow University ID-holders to ride at no additional charge — and also offer a more precise way for UW-Green Bay to pay for the service, said Tom Wittig, general manager for Green Bay Metro. The change, approved at the July meeting of the Green Bay Transit Commission, is a key element of what Wittig says is an ongoing and important relationship between the campus and transit.
“It’s very important because public transportation is a vital ingredient for college students,” Wittig said. “It gives them the independence to travel throughout the Green Bay area, whether they have a car or not.”
The agreement is part of an ongoing effort to encourage bus ridership among students, faculty and staff, emphasizing the convenience and cost and environmental benefits of taking the bus. Since its inception in 2008, U-Pass has continued thanks to a cooperative effort of University officials, the UWGB Student Government Association and Green Bay Metro.
“The U-Pass agreement certainly benefits the environment through taking some single-occupancy vehicles off the road, with an additional benefit of saving money by not gassing up the car as frequently,” said Laurie Case, sustainability and strategic planning coordinator at UWGB. “We’ll continue to depend on Metro as a cornerstone in our ability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the campus community.”
The new U-Pass agreement is one of several changes recently unveiled by Metro, which has started adding no-cost Saturday rides for all bus patrons amid plans for a west-side route restructuring intended to make transportation easier and more efficient. In addition, UWGB will hold discussions with Metro to consider a direct Saturday route for high-volume student locations, such as grocery stores, said Riley Evan Peterson, UW-Green Bay Student Government Association president. The SGA and UWGB Public Safety’s parking operations will continue to split the cost for the U-Pass agreement, which could be about half of what it was under the former funding system.
In addition, Metro hopes to have a presence at various campus events during the school year, Wittig said, encouraging students to explore the transit system. The University Union also will play a role, marketing the effort to students as part of an overall focus on sustainability.
“Practicing sustainable efforts will come easy to students with the help of the Green Bay Metro agreement,” said Kelly Kramp, manager of programs, promotions and marketing for the Union. “The University Union looks forward to helping educate the students on their U-Pass.”
Green Bay Metro Public Informational Meeting
Green Bay Metro Public Informational Meeting for
Fixed Route Restructuring Proposal
July 21, 2011 at 6:15pm
Green Bay Transportation-Commission Room
901 University Avenue
Fixed Route Restructuring Proposal
July 21, 2011 at 6:15pm
Green Bay Transportation-Commission Room
901 University Avenue
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
First Week of Green Saturday Success
Green Bay Metro’s “Green Saturday” is successful. Transit Director Tom Wittig said he is pleased with the first week’s results. The free bus ridership attracted 2,500 riders, approximately 25% above average. Green Saturday will continue every Saturday on all Green Bay Metro routes.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Green Bay Metro Public Hearing-Revised Routes
Green Bay Metro will be conducting a public hearing on August 17 at 8:15am at the Green Bay Transportation Center-Commission Room 901 University Ave.
Green Bay Metro Public Informational Meetings-Revised Routes
Green Bay Metro Public Informational Meetings will be conducted on July 21 and July 28 at 6:15pm and one will be held on August 10 at 4:15pm. All meetings will be hosted at the Green Bay Transportation Center-Commission Room 901 University Ave.
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