(SOURCE: MBTA.com)
BOSTON - The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)
and Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority (CCRTA) today announced CapeFLYER
weekend rail service to Cape Cod and the Islands will begin Friday, May 23
through Labor Day, with an improved schedule and new station stop at Wareham
Village.
“CapeFLYER is a proven success in giving customers from the
Greater Boston area a quick, convenient and car-free option to enjoy the
attractions, beaches and restaurants of the Cape and Islands,” said MassDOT
Secretary and CEO Richard A. Davey. “We also hope that local residents will use
CapeFLYER to conveniently enjoy all their fantastic region has to offer without
having to drive.”
CapeFLYER trains in 2014 will include a station stop at
Wareham Village to provide customers with another destination option. The new
station will be located off Main Street near the Wareham Fire Department. By
the height of the summer season, trains will include separate coaches for two of
the service’s most popular amenities: the café coach and bike racks with tools
for on-board tune-ups.
“The CapeFLYER’s goal during the inaugural season
was to provide a safe and reliable way to bring people to the Cape and Islands
without needing their cars; thereby reducing congestion for everyone coming to
Cape Cod,” said Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority Administrator Thomas S.
Cahir. “The first year was a rousing success and we believe that the second
year will only be better.”
In its inaugural season, the CapeFLYER had
16,586 riders and generated $290,756 in fare revenue, while reducing traffic and
emissions for thousands of tourists heading to one of the country’s most beloved
tourist destinations.
The CapeFLYER is a unique partnership between the
Massachusetts Department of Transportation, and the Massachusetts Bay
Transportation Authority and the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority. For
additional information, including a complete schedule and fares, please visit www.capeflyer.com.
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