MEDIA ADVISORY

Mayor: Jennifer P. Dougherty

CONTACT: Nancy Gregg Poss, Public Information Officer, 301-360-3842
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, June 15, 2004

4TH OF JULY SHUTTLE SERVICE PLAN FOR FREDERICK MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION

Frederick, Md. --- The City of Frederick and the Frederick Ministerial Association have partnered and created a Shuttle Service Plan to transport parishioners of downtown churches on Sunday, July 4th. This effort is to provide convenient access during the set-up for The Frederick’s 4th celebration that requires restricted parking surrounding Baker Park and the Downtown vicinity during the morning hours.

The free shuttle service will start at the downtown express parking lot located at Harry Grove Stadium and make one stop at Bentz Street Memorial Grounds (located at the corner of Bentz Street and 2nd Street). The shuttle will then return to Harry Grove Stadium.

The Shuttle will commence at 6:30 a.m., with the final return shuttle departing Bentz Street Memorial Grounds at 1:40 p.m. The Shuttle bus has a 15- person capacity. The loop is anticipated to taker approximately 10 minutes.

"The City listened to concerns raised recently about special events that are held on Sundays and the special challenges they create, and we are taking the necessary steps to partner with the downtown churches to mitigate those concerns,” stated Vincent Hughes, chief operating officer for the City.

The Shuttle service was identified by the Ministerial Association and the City as a priority to ensure that religious services are not disrupted by the Frederick's 4th celebration.

For additional information, please contact Susan Whiting, City of Frederick special events coordinator, at 301-228-2841.