Notice of Public Hearing

Notice is hereby given that the Chicago Transit Authority Board desires public comment before it considers an ordinance to adopt the 2009 Operating Budget and Program, the 2009 Capital Program of Projects, and the Financial Plan for 2010 and 2011, and a proposed fare increase. You are invited to attend the public hearings that will be conducted on the date, time, and location listed below:

Wednesday, October 29, 2008
6:00 p.m.
Chicago Transit Authority
567 W. Lake Street
Second Floor Conference Room
Chicago, IL 60680

This facility is accessible to people with disabilities.

The proposed 2009 Budget Book and Project Descriptions for the proposed Capital Program of Projects, and the Financial Plan, are now available for public inspection, in standard size print and large print, beginning at 3:00 P.M. October 9, 2008 and will continue to be available between 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. through October 29, 2008, at the CTA reception desk, second floor, Chicago Transit Authority, 567 W. Lake Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60680.

Written and oral comments will be taken into consideration prior to implementation of the 2009 Budget and Program, the 2009 Capital Program of Projects, and the Financial Plan. This input will be welcomed at the hearing or by correspondence addressed to Gregory P. Longhini, Assistant Secretary of the Board, Chicago Transit Authority, P.O. Box 7567, Chicago, Illinois 60680-7567. Input can also be sent via e-mail to: ctaboard@transitchicago.com. Deadline to submit written comments is Wednesday, November 5, 2008.

Gregory P. Longhini
Assistant Secretary
Chicago Transit Board

Reference Links:

• CTA President Releases 2009 Budget Recommendations - Press Release
• Proposed 2009 CTA Budget (PDF)
• Proposed Fare Stucture (PDF)