Madison County Transit

MCT TEAMS UP WITH THE ST. LOUIS RAMS

Purchase a Rams Ticket and Ride Free on the Rams Express

GRANITE CITY, ILL., SEPTEMBER 28, 2010. . . Madison County Transit (MCT) and the St. Louis Rams are teaming up to offer a free ride on the MCT Rams Express for individuals who purchase single-game tickets as part of a MCT-St. Louis Rams Ticket Combo promotion. The promotion kicks off with the Rams game this Sunday, October 3 and continues through the remainder of the 2010 season. To participate, Madison County residents purchase individual tickets for Rams home games and indicate that they want the “MCT-Rams Ticket Combo.” The Rams Ticket Office will then mail two, one-way MCT Rams Express vouchers to the participant, along with their game tickets – one for the trip to the game and the other for the trip home. Individual Rams tickets can be purchased at a group rate for standard general admission seats. Tickets must be purchased by the close of business on the Wednesday before game day in order to ensure delivery. To order tickets, fans are encouraged to call the St. Louis Rams Ticket Office at 314-425-0509.

“The Rams approached us about this promotion and will reimburse MCT for every one-way voucher that is used,” said MCT Director of Marketing & Planning SJ Morrison. “It’s a win-win for everyone.” Pick-up and drop-off locations for the Alton Rams Express include: Alton Square (lower level), Alton Holiday Inn, Eastgate Plaza, Wood River Station, and Granite City Station; Edwardsville Rams Express stops include: Edwardsville Station, Cottonwood Mall, Maryville Park & Ride, and Gateway Convention Center in Collinsville; Highland Rams Express stops include: Highland Park & Ride, St. Jacob Park & Ride, and Troy Park & Ride (all located on U.S. 40). Rams Express brochures with specific pick-up times for each home game are available on MCT buses, at MCT transfer stations, or at www.mct.org. For details, call (618) 931-7433, Option #3. Groups of 30 or more are encouraged to call MCT in advance to ensure seating availability. No food, beverages, or coolers are allowed on the bus.

Madison County Transit (MCT) provides multi-modal transportation services for the people of Madison County, Illinois. MCT operates a fixed-route bus service, connecting to MetroLink; express weekday commuter service directly to and from downtown St. Louis; and seasonal express service to the Rams games and the Muny. For elderly and disabled residents who are unable to use the fixed-route buses, MCT provides complementary paratransit bus service. MCT is also responsible for the construction and maintenance of more than 100 miles of trails in Madison County that comprise the MCT Trails bikeway system, as well as overseeing RideFinders, the St. Louis region’s FREE carpooling and vanpooling program. For more information on MCT services, routes and schedules, call (618) 931-7433, Option 3, or visit www.mct.org.