ANDERSON, IN - In celebration of seven new fixed route buses and the addition of Highland High School to City of Anderson Transit routes, Anderson Mayor Kevin S. Smith and Assistant School Superintendent Lennon Brown chose to ride the bus.
Located on the far northeast side of Anderson, the school has never had hourly bus service, despite repeated requests from school officials. When two of the new city buses drove up to the school for the unveiling, Mayor Smith and Mr. Brown emerged from the new, air conditioned and fully handicapped-accessible vehicles. So did the Highland High School mascots.
“We hope CATS buses will become as much a part of Highland High School life as band, choir, sports or any other school function,” said Mayor Smith. “It will also allow parents transportation to parent-teacher conferences or other events associated with their children.”
Adding to the celebration, CATS General Manager Peter Heuer announced that on Friday, when the new buses start their appointed rounds for the first time, ridership will be completely free. The no-fare ridership will continue through Saturday October 27. The seven new fixed-route buses represent a full replacement of that fleet.
For Highland High School students and families, CATS buses will stop at the school Monday through Friday at 6:25 a.m., 9:25 a.m., 10:25 a.m., 11:25 a.m., 12:25 p.m., 1:35 p.m., 3:35 p.m., 4:35 p.m. and 5:35 p.m. CATS buses will not stop at the school during the congested travel time of daily arrival and departure of students and staff at 7:25 a.m. and 2:35 p.m. Saturday service will be hourly from 9:25 a.m. through 2:25 p.m.
Highland High School Principal Mark Finger and Dean Kathy Fox also spoke at the unveiling, highlighting the partnership with the city that will allow greater transportation options for ACS students and their families.
Anderson Community Schools Assistant Superintendent Lennon Brown says that hourly fixed route service to Highland High School will benefit students and their families who will be better able to participate in parent-teacher conference and after-school activities. Mayor Kevin S. Smith (left) also reported that in celebration of the seven new fixed-route City of Anderson Transit buses, fares will be discontinued through Saturday, October 27.
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