Contact: Kevin Elwood
(336) 412-6309

Going Downtown for the Block Party Event? Ride GTA or HEAT!
HEAT system provides service tonight until 3 am

Greensboro -- In anticipation of capacity crowds and parking in the downtown area for this evening’s Tournament Town Block Party , Greensboro Transit Authority (GTA) encourages attendees to ride Higher Education Area Transit (HEAT) or GTA downtown for the event featuring Daughtry. Three of HEAT’s six routes directly serve the center city area including Route 70 (East HEAT), Route 71 (West HEAT) and Route 72 (City HEAT). In addition, most GTA routes converge at the J. Douglas Galyon Depot directly adjacent to the block party area.

Fares for GTA and HEAT are only $1.10 per trip with free transfers. However, qualified students of HEAT partner schools can access HEAT and GTA fare-free using their student ID cards or HEAT semester fare-cards provided by their institution. The HEAT buses will continue to serve the downtown area tonight until approximately 3 am, enabling attendees to access convenient and safe transportation during the entire event. Full route schedules and maps for HEAT are available at www.rideheat.com. GTA schedules are available at www.greensboro-nc.gov/gta.

The Greensboro Department of Transportation (GDOT) seeks to increase public safety and mobility through the effective planning and delivery of transportation services and operation of municipal transit. For more information about GDOT, contact us at (336) 373-GDOT (4368) or visit www.greensboro-nc.gov/gdot

The City of Greensboro works in partnership with the community to build an increased quality of life for all residents by fostering an environment where inclusion, diversity, and trust are valued. As the seventh largest employer in Greensboro, the City has a dedicated professional staff of 2700 employees who maintain four core values of honesty, integrity, stewardship, and respect. The City of Greensboro is governed by a council-manager form of government where a mayor and eight council members act as the legislative body. For more information on the City of Greensboro, please visit us online at www.greensboro-nc.gov

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