Meeting Invitation
April 30, 2016
[Name]
[Title]
[Organization]
[Address]
Chicago, IL [Zip]
Dear [Salutation]:
Will you join us?
You are invited to attend a Community Meeting hosted by the Illinois Department of Transportation regarding the preparation of the Environmental Impact Statement for the Grand Crossing Rail Project. Part of the Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency (CREATE) Program, the purpose of the Grand Crossing Rail Project is to improve freight and passenger rail efficiency on Chicago’s South Side and enhance Amtrak’s on‐ time performance.
Why are we conducting the meeting?
This Community Meeting is being held to provide an additional opportunity for the community to review and comment on the materials presented at the December 2011 meetings.No new information will be presented.
The purpose of the meeting is to:
- Provide an overview of the project
- Review the project’s purpose and need for improvements
- Obtain additional public input on the project, including its Purpose and Need Statement
Agenda
A formal session with questions and answers will be held at 6:00 p.m. The formal session will be preceded by an open house from 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., where you will be able to view an audio‐visual presentation and project exhibits. The project team will also be available to discuss the project and answer questions.
The meeting will be accessible to persons with disabilities. Anyone needing special assistance should contact Josh Drudging at (312) 335‐0100. Persons planning to attend who will need a sign language interpreter or similar accommodations should notify the Illinois Department of Transportation at (866) 273‐3631 (TTY) at least five days prior to the meeting.
When and Where?
Date: Thursday, May 17, 2012
Time: 6:00‐7:30pm, with Open House session from 4:00‐6:00pm
Location: New Beginnings Church 6620 S. King Drive, Chicago
In the case of a weather emergency, the Community Meeting will be held at the same time and location in June 2012, with the exact date to be provided in a follow‐up notice
Where can you find more information?
Additional information about the Grand Crossing Rail Project is available at Questions and comments regarding the project should be sent to:
Spread the Word!
Your participation is important and will help the project team identify the transportation issues and community values that will be considered as the Grand Crossing Rail Project progresses. Please tell your friends and neighbors about this important meeting and encourage them to attend.
Thank you for your continued interest in the project. We hope to see you at the meeting. Very truly yours,
Signatures
Danielle E. Stewart, P.E.
Acting CREATE Section Chief
Illinois Department of Transportation
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