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TRANSACTIONS NEWSLETTER ONLINE

May/June 2006

Announcements

511511 Is Making Friends

We know you already love our free and helpful traffic, transit, rideshare and bicycling information available at 511.org. But now you and your friends all over the Bay Area can officially become Friends of 511. Not just because you love us, but also because you want to be the first to know about exciting 511 news and updates. Sign up today at 511.org.


AwardExcellence in Motion: Call for Award Nominations

MTC’s biennial Transportation Awards Program recognizes innovations that improve the transportation network; educational programs that promote safety, the use of public transit and the like; activities that encourage alternatives to driving alone; volunteers who help brighten our daily commutes; efforts to boost smart growth; and members of the media who do an exceptional job.

In addition to seeking entries for the broad categories above, MTC is inviting nominations for five special awards:

Doris W. Kahn Accessible Transportation Award

Honors a person or organization whose efforts have benefited the elderly or persons with disabilities.

John F. Foran Legislative Award

Honors a state or federal legislator whose work has had a positive effect on transportation.

Greta Ericson Distinguished Service Award

Recognizes quality leadership in the transportation profession.

David Tannehill Special Employee Award

Intended for a transportation employee who goes beyond the call of duty.

Miriam Gholikely Award

Celebrates accomplishments in the fields of community service, volunteerism, advocacy, leadership and minority affairs.

The deadline for nominations is Monday, June 12, 2006.

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