Friday News Conference for innovative reverse-commute program that sends Philadelphians in van pools to good jobs at suburban work sites

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Congressman Chaka Fattah will join the Philadelphia Unemployment Project (PUP), Philadelphia workers and suburban employers who have all benefited from the innovative "Commuter Options" van pool program to outline plans to double the program in Year Two.

WHO: Congressman Chaka Fattah
John Dodds, Director of Philadelphia Unemployment Project
Workers and officials from Brooks Pharmaceuticals in Fairless Hills and Quest Diagnostics, Trooper PA
Michael McIntyre of People for People Inc.

WHAT: "Commuter Options" reverse commute program announces plans to double the number of van pools after a successful Year One.

WHERE: People for People Inc. (Brown Street entrance), N. Broad and Brown Streets, Philadelphia PA 19130

WHEN: Friday February 23, 2007,10:30 a.m.

SOURCE Office of Rep. Chaka Fattah

Last Updated: February 23, 2007