A major decision affecting the fate of the Gold Line Foothill Extension is rapidly approaching. We are fired up and ready to go, are you?
This Thursday, May 28th, the Metro Board of Directors will be voting on the agency’s Fiscal Year 2010 budget. The current budget dedicates less than $127,000 for the Foothill Extension project, while allocating tens of millions of dollars to projects that are not as ready to go.
Why we need you to show your support on May 28th:
1. The Foothill Extension is Ready to Go – Unlike other transit proposals in the County, we have completed the necessary approvals to break ground as soon as we receive sufficient funding.
2. Jobs Now – The project can create thousands of jobs during construction and help get our economy on track. We are the only rail project in LA County that can be under construction in a year.
3. Metro Needs to Hear From You –The Metro Board will consider a motion to add $10 million for the Gold Line in the 2010 budget. They need to see you in person and hear from you that you support that motion.
Many of you have sent in expressions of support but the time has come for you to speak up for mobility, reduced pollution and transit options—the Metro Board of Directors need to hear from you on May 28th.
Join the delegation of elected officials, community leaders, residents, business owners, students and others marching on Metro Headquarters this Thursday! We need a strong showing of support at this critical meeting:
Metro Board Meeting
Thursday, May 28, 2009
9:30 a.m.
Metro Headquarters, Board Room
One Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Map
RSVP TODAY
Need transportation? We will pick you up!
See schedule below. We have arranged transportation from the following locations:
University of La Verne (7 a.m.)
Meeting Spot: Parking lot at the corner of Bonita Avenue and “C” Street.
Citrus College (7:20 a.m.)
Meeting Spot: Main parking lot at the corner of Foothill Boulevard and Citrus Avenue – under the main marquee.
Metro Gold Line Sierra Madre Villa Station (7:50 a.m.)
Meeting Spot: Enter from Sierra Madre Boulevard, cross the fifth floor bridge and meet us near the token machines.
To RSVP, call (888) 977-2269, or visit www.iwillride.org to sign up online. If you are going to meet us at one of the transportation pick-up locations listed above, please indicate where you will meet us when you RSVP.
A couple of hours of your morning will make an impact in the lives of millions of San Gabriel Valley residents for generations to come. It’s time for action!
Sincerely,
I Will Ride Outreach Team
www.iwillride.org
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