Transurban will be launching their Drive to Donate program tomorrow – a program that will allow drivers on 495 and 95 Express lanes to donate their toll money to local fire and rescue departments.
The program will last throughout Saturday.
All tolls that are collected by the 495 and 95 Express Lanes will be donated to the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue, the Prince William County Fire and Rescue, and the Stafford County Fire and Rescue departments.
For drivers to participate in the program, all they need to do is travel on the Express Lanes tomorrow, using their E-Z Pass or E-Z Pass Flex devices mounted in their car.
Your readers can participate and help support these organizations by traveling on the 495 or 95 Express Lanes this Saturday with their E-ZPass or E-ZPass Flex properly mounted in their vehicle. It’s that easy.
According to Jennifer Aument, the North American Group General Manager for Transurban, this program is a way to benefit the safety of the communities surrounding the Express Lanes.
“As safety is a top priority on the Express Lanes, we want to give back and support those who keep us safe each and every day,” said Aument, continuing, “We strive to be a good neighbor and long-term partner to our customers and the community, and we believe in supporting those who impact our lives for the better.”
Prince William County Fire and Rescue Chief Kevin McGee stated that the funds raised by this program will help them to purchase important public safety equipment.
“We are grateful to Transurban for the opportunity to participate in this program; and we are grateful to the members of the community who will help donate to the Fire Department by taking the Express Lanes that day. The donations we receive will go towards purchasing items that allow us to continue to pursue innovation and provide service to our community while protecting and keeping our community safe. And that’s what our mission is all about,” said McGee.
Mark Doyle, the Assistant Chief for the Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department expressed his gratitude on behalf of the department.
“These donations will serve to protect our first responders, and assist with our community outreach programs. We greatly appreciate all drivers who take the Express Lanes on March 21, as well as the Express Lanes whose generosity will directly contribute to driver and first responder safety,” said Doyle.
