NEWS RELEASES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 27, 2003

For more information, contact:
Peg Devlyn (802) 864-6710

CCMPO Celebrates 20 Years

South Burlington, VT - The Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization will hold its annual meeting and reception on June 18 at 5:45 p.m. at Union Station at One Main Street in Burlington. This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the CCMPO. Frank Bryan, a political humorist, will be the keynote speaker on “You Can’t Get There From Here: Thoughts on Transportation in Vermont.” Refreshments will be served.

The public is invited to the meeting and reception. Admission is $10 at the door on the day of the event. Anyone interested in attending should RSVP by June 6 to Bernie Ferenc at the CCMPO by calling (802) 660-4071 ext. 223 or by email at bferenc@ccmpo.org.

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 greater than 50,000 people.

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