Transit Future

ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS CALL ON LAWMAKERS TO SAVE TRANSIT

WHAT:

Press conference in Springfield by environmental and public interest advocates urging Governor Blagojevich and the Illinois General Assembly to act on transit funding proposals. Improving the region’s transit system is the surest method to reduce air pollution, curb sprawling development and mitigate emissions of global warming gases.

WHEN:

Wednesday, June 20th 11:00 a.m.

WHERE:

State Capitol, Blue Room

WHO:

Center for Neighborhood Technology
Openlands Project
Sierra Club
Illinois Public Interest Research Group
American Lung Association

CONTACT:

David LeBreton, Center for Neighborhood Technology 773-269-4043

Brian Imus, Illinois PIRG 312-399-3834

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