“Our Ride On bus system has been a vital part of Montgomery County for 50 years, helping people get to work, school and everywhere in between,” said Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich. “This contest is a fun way to engage our students, who are the next generation of transit users, in recognizing how public transportation connects people and strengthens communities. I look forward to seeing how young artists capture the importance of Ride On and the role it plays in improving the quality of life and our environment for everyone in the County.”
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“The contest is a way for us to celebrate fifty years of Ride On bus service connecting our communities and expanding access to opportunities,” said MCDOT Director Chris Conklin. “We hope this contest will give students who rely on Ride On an opportunity to celebrate the service and encourage students who have not yet tried public transportation to hop on board. Ride On is free for students in Montgomery County and we hope to see more young people choosing public transportation.”
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The winning entry will receive a $100 Amazon gift card, second place entry will receive a $75 Target gift card and third place will receive a $50 Visa gift card. The first-place winner’s art entry will also be displayed on all Ride On buses. The top 10 entries will be displayed in Montgomery County government buildings. The middle school with the most entries will receive a $500 gift card to Michaels or Target for art supplies.
For updates and link to press release, see here: http://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Press_Detail.aspx?Item_ID=46765