FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Jeff Shuler, LeeTran
              (239) 277-5012, ext. 2223

FREEWHEELIN' DAY PROMOTING ACCESS TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

FORT MYERS, FL (October 20, 2004) - LeeTran is hosting its 2nd annual Freewheelin' Day on Friday, October 22nd from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the Ft. Myers Transfer Center, 2250 Peck St (between the Ft Myers Police Dept and the Library).

The event is being held to celebrate the fact that LeeTran's fleet of buses is 100% accessible to citizens using mobility devices. Events include:

- free tuneups and repairs to mobility aids;

- personal training sessions for people to practice boarding and deboarding LeeTran buses with their mobility aids;

- raffles for free LeeTran passes, and one Grand Prize raffle.

There will be vendors to answer any questions people may have regarding mobility devices including wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, etc.

Helpful information, as well as refreshments, and good times for all. Come celebrate the opportunity, access, choice and freedom that public transit provides to our community!