Meeting: Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007 @ 6:46 p.m.

[Transit Coalition]

Hello Southland Transit Supporters:

An Open Invitation from The Transit Coalition to join us...for our September 2007 Meeting.

At this gathering, we will discuss current MTA, Metrolink and Amtrak developments, including a special presentation from
Michael E. McGinley, P.E., retired Metrolink Director, Engineering and Construction, who will talk about expanding the existing
Metrolink system, as per our MetrolinkMax initiative.

We will also cover the latest actions by the Metro, the North Hollywood station TOD Proposal, the Expo Line budget increases, the Washington, DC Purple Line bill, the Metro Ridership plan, the MTA Long Range Plan update, the Metro Fare Checking Plan, the latest rail extensions and Metro projects.

The Gold Line to East Los Angeles continues to progress with the laying of rail and the rebuilding of the First Street bridge over the L.A. River.

The Expo Joint Powers Authority is into heavy construction and there is an enhanced budget.

Join us Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at Philippe the Original for our meeting and Brain Storming Session @ 6:46 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. (or longer!)

Or go to our map.

Important step by step directions:
After you get your food, we will take over some tables in the second floor meeting room, BUT first....we gather at the table near the "front door" cash register and then decide to go upstairs only when we get enough folks.

Check near the cash register to see if we are there or if not, enter the upstairs on the Alameda St. side of the restaurant, as the west side has a sign that says the upstairs is closed.

Beware of the trick by the restaurant. After we go up, they put the closed sign back up. We will be up there, but call 818-367-1661, if you can't figure out where we are! Join us, if you can.

Pass the word. If you or anyone is interested, get them there Tuesday the 25th.

Also, note: RSVP. If we know you are coming, we will look for you, so you don't stay lost from us.

Note: If you want to get the meeting e-mail directly, write [e-mail] and you can get on the list for future events.

To Make Reservations, write:
[e-mail]
Subject: Dinner Reservation
Just leave your first/last name, e-mail and phone number.

Upcoming Meetings:

Southern CA Transit Advocates: Sat., October 13, 2007

SCAG Magnetic Levitation Mtg: Thurs., October 11, 2007.

Next Transit Coalition Meeting: Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Be sure to bring business cards for networking. Here is what we look like (scroll way down).

Please pass this e-mail along to anyone who might be interested in joining us. Call if you have any questions. Thanks, Bart Reed

About The Transit Coalition:
The Transit Coalition is a 501[c](3) non-profit whose goal is to increase Transit Options and Mobility in Southern California by mobilizing citizens to press for sensible public policy to grow our bus and rail network.

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