Find the Best Place to Watch the ING New York City Marathon with PublicRoutes.com
Website provides detailed directions to race route along with local neighborhood
attractions
New York, NY – November 1, 2006 –
PublicRoutes.com ( www.publicroutes.com
), a directions–based Web resource, today announced a feature that will help anyone
navigate their way to designated points of interest along the ING New York City
Marathon routes using public transportation. On Sunday, November 5th,
dozens of streets and bridges in New York City will be closed for the big race,
making it difficult for people visiting parts of Manhattan or other boroughs to
travel by car or taxi. By using PublicRoutes.com people will be able to find quick,
accurate directions around all five boroughs by walking or using subways, buses,
trains and ferries.
"PublicRoutes.com has been a tremendously
helpful resource for New Yorkers to find their way around the city using public
transportation and we are pleased to offer the same great functions for a more efficient
way to view the ING New York City Marathon," said Marc Sellouk, CEO of PublicRoutes.com."As
thousands converge upon the city streets, PublicRoutes.com will also help residents
avoid traffic jams and unexpected delays from the Marathon crowds by offering alternative
routes. The Marathon represents the very best of the city and we are proud to offer
a way to take advantage of what is sure to be a compelling and exciting event."
PublicRoutes.com also offers detailed
maps, weather updates and a function called 'CityPages' that allows a user to type
in an address, neighborhood or zip code to find local businesses in the area (like
coffee shops, bars and restaurants). This function will be especially helpful on
race day when people are traveling to unfamiliar parts of the city.
The ING New York City Marathon comes along once a year and by using PublicRoutes.com,
a person ensures that they will get where they need to go quickly, safely and easily.
About PublicRoutes.com:
Launched in June 2006, PublicRoutes.com
is a directions–based web resource that helps users navigate their way around cities
in an efficient manner, getting them where they need to be using all modes of transportation
available. Providing comprehensive, door–to–door directions and detailed maps, users
get accurate and timely information on all transportation methods including city
buses, subways, trains and ferries. Residents and tourists alike are now able to
use a single source for locating and traveling to the top restaurants, shops, and
attractions of any PublicRoutes.com city.
PublicRoutes.com is now available in: New York City, New Jersey, Connecticut, Philadelphia
and Dallas and will soon expand to serve more cities within the U.S. and internationally.
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PR Contact:
Todd Barrish
Dukas Public Relations
212–704–7384
todd@dukaspr.com
www.publicroutes.com