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<p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Department
of Transportation Seeks Resident Involvement; New Brochure Details
Opportunities for Public Input <u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in;line-height:150%'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%'>A new
brochure recently published by the Montgomery County Department of
Transportation (MCDOT), called “Community Outreach Meeting Guide 2013” lists
eight main resident advisory groups that advise the department and the dates
and times they meet. The committees bring issues to the attention of MCDOT
and advise staff of community concerns and priorities. The brochure also
mentions a number of other civic groups that collaborate with the department
as issues arise.<u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%'>The
advisory committees consist of residents, business representatives, civic and
community leaders and County representatives. The group meetings are open to
the public and residents are encouraged to apply for committee membership
when openings are advertised. The brochure lists contact information for each
committee. <u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in;line-height:150%'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%'>Residents
who wish to receive a copy of the brochure, advisory committee reports or
email notifications of meetings may call 240-777-7155 or send an email to <a
href="mailto:mcdot.outreach@montgomerycountymd.gov">mcdot.outreach@montgomerycountymd.gov</a>.
The brochure is also available <a
href="http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dot-dir/resources/files/meetingguide.pdf"><font
color=purple><span style='color:purple'>online</span></font></a>.<u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Odile Brunetto, Ed.D.</span></font><u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Director, Area Agency on Aging </span></font><u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></p>
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font-family:Arial'>Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>240-7771132 Voice, 240-777-1436 FAX</span></font><u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></p>
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