Friday, February 13, 2009
News Georgia transit lobbying day is next week
Posted by Thomas Wheatley @thomaswheatley on Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 2:10 PM
Citizens for Progressive Transit, a grassroots advocacy group, is holding its annual lobbying day at the state Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 17.
Members and non-members who want to speak with Georgia lawmakers about the need for more transit, cleaner air and a less auto-dependent lifestyle are urged to meet with the group at the Central Presbyterian Church across the street from the Capitol on Tuesday morning. There, you'll receive a briefing and then make your way to the Gold Dome to advocate your cause.
Full details are after the jump.
From the organization:
Join us for Transit Lobby Day and stand up for clean air, less driving, and expanding public transit. Experienced lobbyists will share their tips at an orientation session across the street from the Capitol. Then we'll cross the street to talk to our legislators.Please Register by visiting the Georgia Conservancy Web Page and entering your name, address and email address. Your address will be used to identify the appropriate elected officials for lobbying.
What: Transit Lobby Day
When: Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Time:
8:30-10:00am:
Citizen Lobbyists Training
Central Presbyterian Church
(201 Washington St SW Atlanta, GA 30303 - 1 block from the Georgia State MARTA Station)
10:00am-12:00 noon:
Citizen Lobbying at State Capitol
Directions to Lobbyist Training at Central Presbyterian:
Exit the Five Points MARTA Station to Underground Atlanta. Walk through Underground Atlanta along Lower Alabama Street past Johnny Rockets to exit onto plaza of Georgia Depot. Walk across plaza to Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. Walk left on Martin Luther King up toward Capitol. Central Presbyterian Church is at corner of MLK Drive and Washington Street.
Try the A-Train Trip Planner: http://trip.atltransit.com
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