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Have questions about the future of mass transit in Chicagoland? Interested in hearing about future plans and projects? Wondering what’s new at the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) these days? Learn and have your say at one of RTA’s public webinars Sept. 16 and 22.

The RTA is hosting two public webinars to share information about the 2011 budget, and provide updates on funding needs and recommended projects for RTA Funding Programs. Interact with RTA officials using this online forum to address pressing issues, concerns or priorities you feel are most important to the future of the region’s transit network.

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