Public Invited to TSPLOST 'Wireside Chats'

Residents are invited to join local officials and transportation experts by phone on June 6 to learn about the upcoming Regional Transportation Referendum on the ballot July 31.

Inspired by President Roosevelt’s "Fireside Chat" during World War II in which he detailed the progress of the war while citizens followed along at home using a world map, officials will field calls on June 6 at 6:15 p.m. They will discuss and answer questions about the projects on the list while participants follow along using a regional map.

Residents are asked to register in advance to receive maps and other materials they can refer to during the call. The call will last about an hour. All questions will be answered, either live or as a follow-up e-mail or phone call.

There will be 12 chats in the region, two per evening for six nights. Residents are invited to register for as many of the chats as they like. To do so, visit the Web site, or call 404-463-3227. These evening phone conversations are organized by jurisdiction and are free of charge.

 Dates

 6:15 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

 June 4, 2012

City of Atlanta

Henry County

 June 5, 2012

Douglas County

Fayette County

 June 6, 2012

North Fulton County

Cobb County

 June 7, 2012

Gwinnett County

Rockdale County

 June 13, 2012

Cherokee County

DeKalb County

 June 14, 2012

South Fulton County

Clayton County

For more information about the Wireside Chats and the Regional Transportation Referendum, go online.