You are invited to Help Define Transportation in Our Region Join the Upcoming Transportation Discussions on the Draft Update for the Regional Transportation Plan and the Draft MPO Public Involvement Program A series of discussions is being held to provide opportunities for you to respond to the Draft Update of the Regional Transportation Plan 2000-25 (Plan) and the Draft MPO Public Involvement Program. Discussions will begin with a short plenary session and continue in an informal small group format. MPO personnel will be on hand to lead the discussions, answer questions, and receive feedback. The public comment period closes at 5:00 PM Thursday, February 28th on the Draft Plan and at 5:00 PM Monday March 11th on the Draft Public Involvement Program. All meetings are cosponsored by the Regional Transportation Advisory Council and the American Council of Engineering Consultants. Weymouth Tuesday, February 5 7:00 to 9:00 pm Weymouth Town Hall, 75 Middle St., (accessible by #222 bus from Quincy Center Red Line station). Additional cosponsors are Representative Joseph Sullivan, Chairman, Joint Committee on Transportation; Town of Weymouth; South Shore Coalition; and South Shore Chamber of Commerce. Lynn Wednesday February 6 6:00 to 8:00 pm Greater Lynn Senior Services, 8 Silsbee St., (two blocks from Central Square station, Rockport commuter rail line, accessible by #442, 449 and 455 buses from Haymarket). Additional cosponsors are the Greater Lynn Senior Services, Lynn Area Chamber of Commerce, and Salem Harbor Community Development Corporation. Bedford Thursday, February 7 7:30 to 9:30 pm Bedford Town Hall, 10 Mudge Way. Additional cosponsors are the Town of Bedford and Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination. Boston Monday, February 11 Noon to 3:00 pm Transportation Library, Transportation Building, 10 Park Plaza, (accessible from the Boylston Station, Green Line and Chinatown Station, Orange Line). Additional cosponsor is the City of Boston. Boston Monday, February 11 6:00 to 8:00 pm Main Branch, Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston St.,(accessible from the Copley station, Green Line and Back Bay station, Orange Line). Additional cosponsor is the City of Boston. Natick Wednesday, February 13 5:30 to 7:30 pm Natick Town Hall, 13 East Central St., (accessible from the Natick station on the Worcester commuter rail line). Additional cosponsor is the MetroWest Growth Management Committee. Somerville Wednesday, February 13 7:00 to 9:00 pm Tufts Cafeteria, 2nd floor, TAB Building, 167 Holland St., Tufts University, (five blocks from Davis Square Red Line station, or by #87 or 88 bus). Additional cosponsor is the City of Somerville. If you have questions or comments, please contact Pam Wolfe at the MPO Activities Group at CTPS, (617) 973-7141 or by E-mail at pamwolfe@ctps.org.