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shelters near Fresno State campus have a bright, new look in Bulldog
blue and red. Fresno Area Express (FAX) installed three new shelters
along Shaw Avenue near the university and at the northeast corner of
Cedar and Barstow avenues.
At a press conference today (May 2) to “unveil” the shelters, Fresno
City Councilmember Larry Westerlund praised the cooperation of the city
and Fresno State in the project. The university poured the concrete pads
and placed conduit to provide power to the sites, and FAX purchased the
new shelters and installed them.
Fresno State Vice President for Administration Cynthia Teniente-Matson
said the encouraging the use of public transportation is part of the
efforts to a more environmentally aware campus. Other efforts include
expanding recycling, sustainability in building design and construction,
improved energy efficiency and environmental education.
Two additional shelters are expected after road work is completed around
the university.
The new shelters are larger with more seating space and feature a design
unique to Fresno State with the high hip roof line and red and blue
colors. The new shelters are also wired for lighting, which provides
additional safety and security after dark. Fresno Area Express can also
utilize the power at the shelters to accommodate electronic message
boards that will announce bus times and let passengers know how long
before the next bus arrives. |
