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Montgomery County Press Release
For Immediate Release: May 15, 2000

LOCAL TRANSPORTATION INNOVATORS
HONORED AT AWARDS CEREMONY

Montgomery County employers and individuals who have excelled in promoting
and using transit, carpooling and other commuting alternatives to
single-occupancy vehicles were honored today at the County's 15th Annual
Transportation Awards Ceremony. Sponsored by the Department of Public Works
and Transportation, the ceremony is held each year in conjunction with
National Transportation Week.

"I am delighted to honor the dedicated community and business leaders who
have been at the forefront of transit and commuter initiatives," said
Montgomery County Executive Douglas M. Duncan. "They are making a
difference through tax incentives, reduced transit fares, and commuter
amenities at the workplace that are helping thousands of people reduce
their reliance on single occupancy vehicles. Through their actions, they
are enhancing the quality of life for everyone in the County."

Duncan also presented the Carmen S. Turner Award for Achievement in
Community Service to former Montgomery County Councilmember Betty Ann
Krahnke.

President of the American Public Transportation Association William W.
Millar delivered the keynote speech at this year's ceremony.

Presentation of other awards were made in nine categories:

Newly Developed Program of the Year - Victor O. Schinnerer & Company, Inc.,
an insurance underwriter located near the Friendship Heights Metro Station,
was able to reduce the number of parking spaces they were leasing by
educating employees about transit and joining the Fare$hare program.
(Sponsored by the County, Fare$hare enlists employers in the promotion of
alternative transportation options for their employees and matches transit
fare discounts offered by employers.)

Ongoing Program of the Year - Westat, Inc., the survey research firm for
health and education issues, was recognized for its outstanding Fare$hare
participation and leadership in promoting and participating in alternate
transportation.

Transportation Benefits Coordinator of the Year - Intended to recognize
individuals who go beyond their normal duties in promoting alternative
transportation, the honoree was Malissa "Missy" Marceron of the U.S.
Department Of Health And Human Services (HHS). Serving more than 4,000
employees in numerous agencies and departments that make up the HHS complex
in North Bethesda, Marceron organizes frequent transportation fairs and