Wendell News Outlet

From: Karen Rindge, WakeUP Wake County (info@wakeupwakecounty.com)
Sent: Mon 3/02/09 5:25 PM

Transit Meeting March 5 - PLEASE COME!‏

Come find out about Wake's TRANSIT PLAN!
Public Meeting March 5, 6:30 pm

Please join Raleigh Mayor Charles Meeker , NC Representative Deborah Ross and transit officials Thursday, March 5 at 6:30-7:30 pm for a public meeting on the future of transit for Wake County. This will be a great opportunity to learn about the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization's proposal for transit in Wake County and to learn how it might affect you. Rep. Ross will describe recently introduced transit legislation -- HB 148 and SB 151. Plus, the Capital Area Friends of Transit (CAFT) will give an update on activities of our coalition.

This is a key meeting to attend, if you want to know what the latest plans and actions are for transit, and if you would like to make comments on the proposal. The public meeting will be held Thursday, March 5 at 6:30 pm in Raleigh's City Hall, 222 W. Hargett St. (2nd floor). CAFT and WakeUP strongly encourage you to attend to learn more and to express your views on Wake's Plan!

** RTN CHANNEL 11 will air meeting live -- so tune in if you can't make it !

The proposed Wake County Plan for transit includes:

* Doubling of bus service throughout the county, including express service to several towns beyond Raleigh.
* Light rail from NW Cary through West Raleigh, NCSU, downtown Raleigh and up to Triangle Town Center.

To read the 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan and find maps and for more information or to comment online, visit www.campo-nc.us.