June 1, 2016

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"The need for this service was real, and our residents and employers are benefitting." Freeholder Director Robert M. Damminger is speaking about the Pureland East-West Community Shuttle, which is celebrating its one year anniversary on June 1. The shuttle, led by the United Way of Gloucester County and supported by the South Jersey Transportation Authority, Heart of South Jersey, the County of Gloucester, NJ Transit
and Cross County Transportation Management Association, is funded by a grant from the Pascale Sykes Foundation after a Gloucester County study identified transportation as a roadblock to success for residents.
To celebrate the one year anniversary, all riders will receive one free trip on June 1. Those riders will also receive a free one-way coupon to give to a friend so loyal riders can share the experience with others. Michael Gower, Executive Director of the United Way of Gloucester County, is hoping to show even more residents the value of the shuttle. "Since the launch in June 2015, our ridership continues to grow exponentially. Every chance we get to share this service with Gloucester County residents is a chance to highlight the power of the partnerships United Way makes in the community, and the value we bring to residents. We are so grateful to our partners for making this initiative such a success."