Subject: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: North Mecklenburg Transportation Survey exceeds 500 Responses and 650 Comments
Thom Tillis, NC House
PRESS RELEASE
 
 
 
CORNELIUS, North Carolina December 9, 2007
 
For Immediate Release
 
 
Contact:  Representative Thom Tillis

Phone: (704) 248-2980

Hundreds of North Mecklenburg citizens voice their opinions on priorities for roads, buses, and rail.

Citizens send clear message to elected officials, community leaders, and NCDOT on priorities.  Transportation survey sponsored by State House Representative exceeds 500 responses and receives 650 comments, suggestions, and complaints regarding transportation problems.

North Mecklenburg Citizens Respond & Expect Results.

 

Rep. Thom Tillis reports an overwhelming response to the Transportation Survey.  TILLIS says, "Citizens want their voice heard and they have a lot to say about roads, buses, and rail in North Mecklenburg.  In just two weeks, we have exceeded 500 responses and more than 650 individual comments and suggestions.  The data we have gathered is invaluable."

The survey focused on transportation and transit issues, including what motivated citizens to vote FOR or AGAINST the repeal, whether citizens support bus service and rail in North Mecklenburg, and whether taxpayers will support increased taxes dedicated to transportation.  TILLIS says, "The survey information is a must read for elected officials, community leaders, the Chamber of Commerce, and CATS.  Equipped with this information, we can bridge the gaps between stakeholders, and we will produce results."

The survey has only 14 multiple choice questions and takes just a few minutes to complete.  The survey closes at 12:00 PM Monday, 12/10/2007.  If you have not completed the survey, CLICK this underlined link and take 3-4 minutes NOW to have your input count.

Thom Tillis is the 98th District Representative in the North Carolina House of Representatives.  His district covers most of North Mecklenburg County including Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, and the northern parts of Charlotte.  CLICK this link to see a district/road map.  For more information, visit Representative Tillis' website at http://www.thomtillis.com.