WILLIAMSBURG — The Williamsburg Area Transit Authority recently announced its participation in Try Transit Week, taking place Sept. 15–21.

To mark the occasion, WATA will offer free fares on all routes throughout the week, encouraging residents, workers, students and visitors to experience the benefits of public transportation.

“Try Transit Week’s goal is to encourage new riders and promote our safe, convenient and reliable service,” said Matthew Scalia, Executive Director of WATA. “See firsthand how public transportation benefits our community.”

According to WATA, public transportation provides many benefits that extend beyond daily travel: Every $1 invested in public transit generates $4 in economic benefits. Transit also helps reduce thousands of metric tons of CO2 emissions, and tra

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