Palm Tran Celebrates Going Green

March 31, 2008

Palm Tran, Palm Beach County’s public transportation agency, held an event on March 31 at the main operations center to announce new environmentally friendly initiatives.  Palm Beach County commissioners, Governor Charlie Crist and U.S. Representatives Ron Klein and Tim Mahoney spoke about the benefits of the transit system’s recent conversion to biodiesel fuel and nitrogen-filled tires. 

Governor Crist enjoys meeting with Palm Tran employees.	Pictured above in front of a Palm Tran “green” bus (l to r):  Commissioner Bob Kanjian, Governor Charlie Crist, Commissioner Karen Marcus, Representative Ron Klein, Commissioner Burt Aaronson and Representative Tim Mahoney.
Governor Crist takes a moment to pose with Palm Tran Executive Director Chuck Cohen.	Commissioner Burt Aaronson talks about the importance of “Going Green.”
Commissioner Bob Kanjian provides comments on Palm Tran’s initiatives.	Commissioner Karen Marcus addresses guests from the podium during the March 31 ceremony.