[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 56 (Wednesday, April 13, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E441]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    IN RECOGNITION OF THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RED ROSE TRANSIT 
                            AUTHORITY (RRTA)

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                          HON. PATRICK MEEHAN

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 13, 2016

  Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 40th 
anniversary of the Red Rose Transit Authority (RRTA), a public transit 
organization in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
   On April 1, 1976, RRTA began operations to provide public 
transportation services in Lancaster City and County. The mission of 
RRTA is to provide high quality transportation services. RRTA operates 
nearly 20 bus and trolley routes throughout the city and county. The 
transit agency operates Red Rose Access, a door to door transportation 
rideshare program for seniors and people with disabilities at a 
discounted fare.
   Transit systems like this one provide an invaluable service to our 
communities, helping middle class families commute to and from work 
every day and helping seniors visit their doctors, grocery stores and 
other services.
   Mr. Speaker, the Red Rose Transit Authority is an important public 
transportation system for the residents of the Commonwealth of 
Pennsylvania and we are grateful for the service of its employees.

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