Transit Future

Transit Crisis in Northeastern Illinois

The CTA, Metra, and Pace are facing a $226 million budget deficit that will force them to cut service and raise fares as early as July 1^st unless action is taken by the Governor and Illinois General Assembly. Please join members of the environmental community for a press conference drawing attention to the potentially devastating environmental impact of these cuts on Thursday June 14 at 10 AM at the Environmental Law and Policy Center, 35 E. Wacker Drive, Suite 1300.

Participating organizations include:

• Openlands Project
• Natural Resources Defense Council
• Illinois PIRG
• American Lung Association
• Environmental Law and Policy Center
• US Green Building Council-Chicago Chapter
• League of Conservation Voters
• Center for Neighborhood Technology

To RSVP or for more information, please contact

• David LeBreton at 773/269-4043.

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