York County Access Ride-To-Work Service Begins July 1
The York County Access Ride-To-Work service, an expansion of the existing essential service, adds additional capacity during weekday morning and evening peak periods to support work-related travel in Rock Hill. The service will begin on July 1. Call 327-6694, ext. 304 to reserve a ride.

Ride-To-Work service details:
Operating hours are Monday through Friday, 5:30 am to 9:00 am, and 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm.
Rides must be scheduled at least one day in advance, but can be reserved for the indefinite future.
All fares are $2.50 for a one-way trip in York County. Riders must have exact change when they board the bus.

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CATS 78X Added Third Stop at Home Depot Shopping Center
Starting June 1st, the CATS 78X bus added a stop at the Home Depot Shopping Center (Celanese / Cherry Roads Location). Current park-n-ride locations are also available at the Market at Museum and the Northwoods Square Shopping Center at India Hook / Celanese Roads. The cost to use this service is $3.00 each way; transfers and passes are available. The Celanese Corridor Express (CATS 78X) Bus Route operates Monday through Friday and provides limited stop transportation from Rock Hill to the LYNX Blue Line Station at I-485. Please contact David Hooper at 803-326-3897, or by email at dhooper@cityofrockhill.com with questions.

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Rock Hill Launches Web-Based System for Accountability
In Rock Hill, City leaders understand that in order to maintain credibility and ensure citizen trust, transparency and accountability are absolute necessities across all operational areas. The Strategic Plan details goals for both performance and financial accountability citywide, while the Dashboard System, a real-time analysis of how the City is operating, tracks activities and money flows, provides citizens with engagement opportunities on specific issues, and establishes public checks and balances that increase openness and City accountability.

To visit the City of Rock Hill’s Strategic Plan, Performance Dashboard and Financial Dashboard, visit www.cityofrockhill.com and click “Accountability Updates” under “Online Services.”

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Open for Business Program
The City’s Planning and Development Department has launched a new initiative, the Open for Business Program, designed to help small business entrepreneurs navigate the complicated process of starting a new business. Many new entrepreneurs have never had their own business before, and get caught by surprise at some of the requirements and costs attached to opening a new business. An assistance team will work with new business owners to help them maneuver zoning and permitting issues, and to ensure the business location they're looking at is going to work for them before they get moved in.

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Saturday, July 3, 2010
8th Annual Red, White & BOOM! featuring Cravin’ Melon
5:30 pm - 10:00 pm; Fireworks choreographed by WRHI begin at 9:30 pm
Old Town Amphitheater, Black Street, Rock Hill
Visit www.onlyinoldtown.com to buy reserved tickets to Cravin' Melon!
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