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June 21, 2006

Information for Commuters

Check www.darienct.gov for updates on the Metro-North bridge work.
If you'd like to speak to Metro North representatives, attend next week's "Meet the Commuter/Railroad" Day.

CT RAIL COMMUTER COUNCIL TO HOLD “MEET THE COMMUTER / RAILROAD” DAY

Wed. June 28th - Greenwich RR Station

(Stamford CT - June 20, 2006): In an effort to improve communication between commuters and Metro-North, The CT Rail Commuter Council is holding its next “Meet The Railroad / Meet The Commuter” day, Wednesday June 28th - 6 to 10 am at the Greenwich Railroad Station.

A volunteer group of commuters, appointed by the CT legislature, the members of the CT Rail Commuter Council act as advocates for their fellow riders in monthly meetings with Metro-North and CT Dept of Transportation. Most Council meetings are held in the evenings at various stations served by the railroad.

“Often that’s an inconvenient time for commuters to attend,” says Jim Cameron, Chairman of the group. “So we decided to bring the representatives of the railroad to the commuters. That way they’ll be able to get their questions answered right away. And the folks that run the railroad can hear what’s on the minds of their customers.”

In addition to representatives of Metro-North, CT Dept of Transportation, the CT Rail Commuter Council, staffers from other stakeholders in the transportation debate will be in attendance to consult with commuters on transportation alternatives.

The “Meet The Commuter” event will take place on the platforms and in the waiting room where commuters can informally meet face to face with railroad officials to discuss train service.

For more information on the Council's work, visit our website at www.trainweb.org/ct

Information about "Meet the Commuter" submitted by Jim Cameron

Posted by EmilyW at June 21, 2006 05:31 PM