Virginia Tech and Blacksburg Transit launch a bus wrap contest seeking a new look for the Hokie Express buses on campus. The Hokie Express bus circulates between the Drillfield and the Oak Lane community, making 12 stops.

“The purpose of the Design Your Ride contest is to help the campus community become more aware of the Hokie Express bus route at Virginia Tech,” said the University’s Alternative Transportation Manager, Debby Freed. "In addition to raising awareness of the benefits and alternative transportation options at Virginia Tech, we are looking forward to receiving artwork from the campus community and giving the Hokie Express buses a new design.”

To enter the contest, visit www.ot.vt.edu/hokiepride and submit your artwork electronically. You must have a Virginia Tech personal identifier (PID) to enter the contest. The deadline for artwork submission is October 12. Once the finalists have been chosen, the campus community will be asked to vote on the winning designs. The first place winner’s artwork will be displayed on the Hokie Express route buses.

“Blacksburg Transit and Virginia Tech have partnered for more than 25 years to provide a bus service to students, faculty and staff,” said Rebecca Martin, Director of Blacksburg Transit. "We feel this contest is an excellent opportunity for the campus community to illustrate their hokie pride and create a design for us to proudly display on our buses.”

Monetary awards will be given to first, second and third place winners. In addition, the first place winner’s artwork will be displayed on two Blacksburg Transit buses for a minimum of three years. The unveiling ceremony for the buses will be held in February 2008.

Hokie Express is a university-dedicated bus route tailored to fit the needs of Virginia Tech students, faculty and staff. Riding is pre-paid for students, faculty and staff and all Blacksburg Transit buses have bicycle racks for those who choose to bring their bikes to campus.

For more information regarding alternative transportation at Virginia Tech visit www.ot.vt.edu.

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