City Wheels and University Circle

Here's part of a note we got today from Marla Komocki over at University Circle, Inc., about City Wheels rolling inexorably on in its mission to make us all urban sophisticates who plan their vehicle usage. As Martha used to say, "It's a good thing."

"...I hope you are all doing well. I wanted to get in touch with you to invite you to a press conference tomorrow announcing the debut of CityWheels in University Circle. We are working side by side with them to bring eco-friendly car sharing to this area. I thought the topic might be of interest to you. Let me know if you have any questions or if you would like to talk with CityWheels president, Ryan McKenzie. Below are the details....Thanks again,

Marla Komocki
Public Relations Manager
University Circle Inc.
(216) 707-5034"

MEDIA ADVISORY

Attention Students, Workers, and Residents: You Don’t Need Your Cars In University Circle Anymore

University Circle Inc. Partners with CityWheels to Bring Car Sharing to the Circle

WHAT:More than 30,000 people live, work, and study in University Circle, the majority of whom rely on their cars as their primary method of transportation. Owning a car can mean facing the burdens of gas prices, rush-hour traffic, high insurance rates, and finding a parking spot. In fact, studies show that American cars are parked more than 90 percent of the time. In partnership with CityWheels, UCI will help solve theses problems by unveiling a new car sharing program in University Circle that will change the face of public transportation.

WHO: Chris Ronayne, president of UCI Ryan McKenzie, president of City Wheels

WHEN: Thursday, September 14, 11 a.m.

WHERE: Parking Lot 419 located at the corner of Ford Drive, Mayfield Road, and Euclid Avenue

CONTACT: Marla Komocki Public Relations Manager (216) 707-5034 (440) 724-9683 cell

About University Circle Inc. (UCI)University Circle Inc. (UCI) is the development, service, and advocacy organization responsible for the growth of University Circle as a premier urban district and world class center of innovation in health care, education, and arts and culture.

About City WheelsCityWheels is an environmentally focused company that offers its members affordable access to efficient vehicles for short-term, round-trip use in order to supplement the public transit network as well as walking, biking and other alternative means of transportation.