L.I. TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT AND NYSDOT TO ANNOUNCE STUDENT ART CONTEST AWARDS AT L.I. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

Contest raises awareness of the benefits of Ride Sharing and Mass Transit on Long Island

MELVILLE, NY - April 23, 2008 - Elementary school students may be too young to drive, but they already recognize the importance of reducing traffic congestion and air pollution on Long Island. Recently, hundreds of students from across Long Island submitted original artwork depicting scenes that help educate the public about the many benefits of carpooling and utilizing alternate means of getting around, including bicycling, walking and public transportation. In all, 802 entries were received; 13 lucky students had their art chosen as part of the thirteenth annual Long Island Transportation Management, Inc. (LITM) and New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) "Come Go With Me" children’s poster contest.

The students and their art will be honored at a gala awards ceremony at the Long Island Children’s Museum in Garden City on May 1, 2008, where in addition to receiving accolades for their work, the children will have the museum all to themselves and will be able to explore the many fun, educational and interactive exhibits at the world-class museum. And, in addition to an evening of unfettered fun, the winning art work will proudly appear in the 2009 "Come Go With Me" calendar, which is distributed to thousands of businesses and individuals throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties.

"Each year as the poster contest continues to grow, we are able to reach out to more students to educate the future motorists and their parents about the many advantages of carpooling, such as easing traffic congestion, reducing air pollution and saving money," said Marianne Carillo, President and CEO of LITM. "The contest is not only a great learning tool, but is also a way in which to showcase the work of some very talented young artists and have some fun in the process, too."

And the winners of this year's "Come Go With Me" poster contest are:

Maya Gouw, W. S. Mount Elementary , Three Village School District
Brooke Cradin, Garden City Park School, New Hyde Park/Garden City Park SD
Connor Schwarz, Ruth C. Kinney Elementary School, East Islip School District
Axel Mejia, Northeast Elementary School, Brentwood UFSD
Chloe Poroslay, Ruth C. Kinney Elementary School, East Islip School District
Shannon Thomas, Hillside Grade School, New Hyde Park/Garden City Park SD
Tara Vero, Lindenhurst Middle School, Lindenhurst UFSD
Alec Haber, Walt Whitman Elementary School, Syosset Central School District
Adam Canarick, Walt Whitman Elementary School, Syosset Central School District
Zachary Chan, Walt Whitman Elementary School, Syosset Central School District
Chelsey Jimenez, Arrowhead Elementary School, Three Village School District
Meagan O'Donnell, Maplewood Intermediate School, South Huntington School District
Keitha Varela, Hillside Grade School, New Hyde Park/Garden City Park SD

About Long Island Transportation Management, Inc.

Long Island Transportation Management, Inc. (LITM) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people find better ways to commute on Long Island. Founded in 1984, the company’s mission is to decrease traffic congestion and improve air quality by promoting voluntary commute alternatives. On behalf of the New York State Department of Transportation, LITM offers a variety of commuter-related services, including free ride-matching assistance for carpoolers; the Bicycle Locker Program; the Commuter Choice Program for employers offering the Guaranteed Ride Program, carpooling and vanpooling assistance, Air Quality information, and other FREE commuter services; the LIRIC (Long Island Region Improving Commuting) Grant Program; as well as public transit information. For more information, please visit www.4commute.com or call 877-4COMMUTE.

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