Des Plaines Public Meeting - Active Transportation Plan Input
Hey Des Plaines! Come share your thoughts on how to make your community more walkable and bikeable. We want to know what will help you walk or bike to your local parks, schools, shopping centers and workplaces. Let’s work to make Des Plaines a leading community in healthy and active lifestyles!
Active Transportation Plan Public Meeting
Saturday, April 30th, 2011
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m
Des Plaines Public Library
1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016
We want to hear from you!
• What are your desired areas for walking or biking?
• Where would you like to see improvements?
• What would make walking and biking easier in Des Plaines?
Light refreshments will be served.
Can’t make it to the meeting? Take our online survey or contact Barb Cornew at barb@activetrans.org or 312.427.3325 x383.
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