From: "Friends of Transit" To: Subject: GETTING YOUTH TRANSIT READY Date: Thursday, July 11, 2002 2:40 AM GETTING YOUTH TRANSIT READY New Transit show airing to educate residents on Valley bus services for youth The school year is fast approaching and using Valley Metro can be a cost effective way to get to class and around town. Learn how school kids can use a city bus by watching "Valley Metro: Transit Now" on cable station Phoenix 11, beginning July 12 at 7 PM. The show features Valley Metro's two school outreach coordinators giving the facts about kids and buses to area elementary, junior high and high school aged students. The show also includes information on bus safety and services and the many ways Valley Metro reaches out to help local schools and youth. For show schedules, go to www.phoenix.gov/11/phx11.html; for more Valley Metro Transit Information, call (602) 253-5000; for callers TTY (602) 261-8208; or visit www.ValleyMetro.org.