L.U.C. to Host Transportation Alternatives Workshop
Dear Neighbor,
The 49th Ward Green Corps is pleased to join with the Edgewater Community Council in supporting Loyola University's "Building a Sustainable Community Series." It's a series of workshops for Rogers Park and Edgewater residents designed to increase awareness on how to live more environmentally-friendly while saving money.
The next workshop on NEIGHBORHOOD TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES will be held tomorrow (Saturday, January 17th) 10:00 a.m., at Loyola University's Simpson Learning Center, 6333 N. Winthrop (at Sheridan). The workshop will include presentations from experts in the transportation field and provide an opportunity to discuss in both large and small groups issues regarding transportation travel patterns, transit service and other transportation issues.
Click the link below for an event flier (bit map):
Loyola Transportation Workshop Flier
PROGRAM
10:00 a.m.--INTRODUCTION & PRESENTATIONS
Introduction
Marshall Eames, Loyola University, Sustainability Director
Transportation planning and issues in Edgewater
Jason Liechty, Edgewater Community Council
Loyola's transportation issues and needs
Marshall Eames, Loyola University, Sustainability Director
Transportation plans in the neighborhood and alternative transportation
Tony Giron, Loyola University, Chicago Department of Transportation intern
Transportation Demographics: A comparison of transportation choices in Hyde Park, Albany Park and Edgewater.
David Treering, Loyola University, GIS specialist
11:00 a.m.--DESIGN CHARETTE
Discussing, planning and designing the transportation future for Edgewater and Rogers Park .
I appreciate Loyola University's work in supporting and linking the Rogers Park and Edgewater communities in our environmental efforts. Mark your calendars now for the remaining workshops on February 17th and March 21st. Please also plan to join our Earth Day Celebration on April 25th.
If you are interested in learning more about the 49th Ward Green Corps, please contact Barbara Moore at BarbaraMoore@ward49.com.
Sincerely,
Joe Moore
