Dear Neighbors,
 

Here are some important public meeting dates regarding the CTA North Red and Purple Modernization Project.

Monday, January 24, 2011:  6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Uptown:   St. Augustine College

1345 W. Argyle St., Chicago, IL  60640

Tuesday, January 25, 2011:  6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Edgewater:  Nicholas Senn High School

5900 N. Glenwood Ave., Chicago, IL  60660

Wednesday, January 26, 2011: 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Rogers Park:  New Field Primary School

1707 W. Morse Ave., Chicago, IL  60626

Thursday, January 27, 2011:  6:00 8:30 p.m.

Evanston:  Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center

1655 Foster St., Evanston, IL  60201

In addition to the scoping meetings, you will have the opportunity to provide written comments on the proposed project alternatives and potential environmental impact.  Comments will be considered in the scoping process if postmarked by February 18, 2011.

Mail your comments to:

Steve Hands

Strategic Planning & Policy

Chicago Transit Authority

P.O. Box 7602

Chicago, IL  60680-7602

E-mail:  RPM@transitchicago.com

Fax:  (312) 681-4195

For project information, visit:  www.transitchicago.com/rpmproject

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