May 16 , 2008 Contact: Dave Sotero/Marc Littman Metro Media Relations 213.922.3007/213.922.2700 metro.net/press/pressroom mediarelations@metro.net

Discuss Toll Roads and Taxes with Metro Board Chair Pam O'Connor

• Fifth live internet chat will be at noon, Wednesday, May 21 at metro.net/chat

Voice your opinion of toll roads, congestion pricing and the high price of gas during the next live chat with Metro Board Chair Pam O'Connor. The topic is mobility and Chair O'Connor wants to know what customers are doing to save money on gas, as well as opinions on a possible 1/2 cent sales tax and Metro's draft Long Range Transportation Plan. The Metro Board will vote on the plan at its June 26 meeting.

So join Chair O'Connor for the chat on Wednesday, May 21, noon to 1 p.m. PDT. Or, submit advance questions to metro.net/chat.

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