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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 13, 2004	For more information, contact: Michelle Zimmerman (802) 864-6710 mzimmerman@marketing-partners.com
CCMPO Announces Revised MTP Completion Schedule
South Burlington, VT - The Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization (CCMPO) has released a revised schedule for the completion of its Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), the long-range transportation plan for Chittenden County. After the public hearing held on October 22, 2003, the CCMPO received feedback from citizens, municipalities, and board members. The CCMPO has decided to complete a thorough review of the document prior to adoption. The revision process will take place in the next several months, with the revised draft to be presented to the CCMPO board at its March 17th meeting. A public hearing is anticipated in May, after which the board and subcommittees will review feedback. Adoption is expected in June. The CCMPO was established in 1982 under federal law. It is authorized to help regional decision-makers and constituents plan, prioritize, and coordinate the use of federal funds for transportation projects, as well as address on-going transportation-related policy issues. Chittenden County is the only densely populated area in Vermont that meets the definition of a metropolitan area with a population that is greater than 50,000 people. For more information, visit http://www.ccmpo.org. ####

CCMPO Announces Revised MTP Completion Schedule