Save Our Trains Michigan
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A Delicious Start to the Day for Commuters on May 25, 2005
LANSING, Mich., May 24 /PRNewswire/ -- The Michigan Department of
Transportation (MDOT), Travel Michigan and Amtrak are partnering with
communities along the Pere Marquette and Blue Water passenger rail routes to
boost travel to Michigan-area scenic, dining, shopping and special event
destinations by Chicago-area residents.
On Wednesday, May 25th, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., participating tourist
bureaus, downtown development associations and chambers of commerce also will
distribute free snacks and informational packets to commuters who pass through
the Great Hall at Chicago Union Station. These activities (funded by MDOT)
are being coordinated by the Flint Mass Transportation Authority, the Flint
Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Grand Valley Metro Council. Amtrak is
providing exhibit space at Chicago Union Station, which serves more than
100,000 travelers daily.
"Michigan is filled with travel destinations to meet everyone's tastes and
vacation desires," said George Zimmerman, Senior Vice President of Travel
Michigan. "From historical sites, to white water rafting excursions, to fine
dining and theater, the choices for our Chicago neighbors are endless. Our
website, http://www.Michigan.org , gives information on these travel ideas and
more."
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LANSING, Mich., May 24 /PRNewswire/ -- The Michigan Department of
Transportation (MDOT), Travel Michigan and Amtrak are partnering with
communities along the Pere Marquette and Blue Water passenger rail routes to
boost travel to Michigan-area scenic, dining, shopping and special event
destinations by Chicago-area residents.
On Wednesday, May 25th, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., participating tourist
bureaus, downtown development associations and chambers of commerce also will
distribute free snacks and informational packets to commuters who pass through
the Great Hall at Chicago Union Station. These activities (funded by MDOT)
are being coordinated by the Flint Mass Transportation Authority, the Flint
Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Grand Valley Metro Council. Amtrak is
providing exhibit space at Chicago Union Station, which serves more than
100,000 travelers daily.
"Michigan is filled with travel destinations to meet everyone's tastes and
vacation desires," said George Zimmerman, Senior Vice President of Travel
Michigan. "From historical sites, to white water rafting excursions, to fine
dining and theater, the choices for our Chicago neighbors are endless. Our
website, http://www.Michigan.org , gives information on these travel ideas and
more."
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