We've made some progress in our fight to save the RTA Circulator, but we have a long way to go.
Last week, we had a hearing before Judge John D. Sutula regarding the public records request we filed in Common Pleas Court. As recently as yesterday, we are continuing to receive more of the requested documents from RTA, which we originally asked for over 40 days ago. One thing is clear - whatever happens with this issue, RTA must examine its transparency and communication.
Last Friday, RTA announced that it would be starting a one day per week "shopper service" for participating communities beginning on January 1st, 2010. This certainly doesn't represent a substitute for the circulator service, but we will discuss with RTA whether it would make sense for Lakewood.
The circulator service just makes common sense for Lakewood. Sooner or later, I hope RTA realizes this and restores 7 day a week circulator service for Lakewood and other communities with a high participation rate. In the meantime, we are continuing our efforts to gain federal funding for a Lakewood-based service.
Last week, we had a hearing before Judge John D. Sutula regarding the public records request we filed in Common Pleas Court. As recently as yesterday, we are continuing to receive more of the requested documents from RTA, which we originally asked for over 40 days ago. One thing is clear - whatever happens with this issue, RTA must examine its transparency and communication.
Last Friday, RTA announced that it would be starting a one day per week "shopper service" for participating communities beginning on January 1st, 2010. This certainly doesn't represent a substitute for the circulator service, but we will discuss with RTA whether it would make sense for Lakewood.
The circulator service just makes common sense for Lakewood. Sooner or later, I hope RTA realizes this and restores 7 day a week circulator service for Lakewood and other communities with a high participation rate. In the meantime, we are continuing our efforts to gain federal funding for a Lakewood-based service.
posted by Mayor Ed FitzGerald at
11:00 PM
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