Transit Future Update – May 8, 2007
Transit Future’s rally for mass transit Monday May 7th garnered attention from Chicagoland’s media, sending our message loud and clear to Gov. Blagojevich that transit needs to be a priority now!
However, our work is far from over.
We have two more events this week whose success is dependent on your attendance. Both our lobby day in Springfield and our meeting with Rep. Julie Hamos are great opportunities for you to voice your vote for transit. Here are the details for both events. If you have any questions or would like to attend, please contact David LeBreton at (773) 269-4043.
Lobby Day in Springfield
Thursday, May 10
The Transit Future staff is heading down to Springfield on Thursday, May 10 to talk to our representatives face-to-face about the importance of funding for mass transit. If you want to let your legislators know why you believe mass transit is critical for our region, contact Emily Metz for more information at emily@cnt.org or (773) 269-4070. We need as many coalition-members as possible with us on the Amtrak going down, so please come and help guide the General Assembly’s decisions about the funding and reform of mass transit!
Meeting with State Representative Julie Hamos
Saturday, May 12, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
The Center for Neighborhood Technology
2125 W. North Ave.
The Transit Future Campaign is coordinating an event for the public to hear about the political lay of the land down in Springfield from the Chair of the Mass Transit Committee, Rep. Julie Hamos. Come hear about the transit funding crisis that is unfolding now and how you can help with the solution. Do not miss this opportunity to talk directly with one of the most widely respected advocates for transit in the Illinois Legislature!
RSVP to David LeBreton.