LYNX to Accept Applications for 12th Annual Public Service Bus Contest

Feb 11, 2013

Beginning Feb. 18, the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (LYNX) is inviting qualified non-profit organizations in Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties to register for a spot on the agency’s coveted Public Service Bus.

Eight winners will be chosen in a random drawing to have their logo displayed for one year on the 12th annual Public Service Bus which travels routes every day throughout the three-county area.

To be eligible, the non-profit organization must be based in Orange, Osceola or Seminole County; operate on a budget of less than $1 million and show proof of 501(c)(3) status or be a governmental agency.

Qualified agencies are required to:

• Fill out registration form online (www.golynx.com) with all fields completed.
• Attach copy of 501(c)(3) status or government agency designation. (Example: IRS form.)
• Attach copy of annual budget of less than $1 million. (Example: annual budget document.)
• Attach electronic file of organization logo in Adobe Illustrator (.ai) format.

The deadline to enter is 5 p.m. March 29.  Incomplete entries will not be accepted. Winners will be notified after the random drawing during the week of April 1.

Agencies on the 2012-13 Public Service Bus are not eligible until next year.

The official unveiling of the 2013-14 Public Service Bus will be held April 16 at the Amway Center.

For more information please contact Matt Friedman, Manager of Media Relations, at 407-254-6206 or mfriedman@golynx.com.