MEDIA ADVISORY: Results Of Statewide Public Transportation Survey Released Dec. 7, In Concord


		MEDIA ADVISORY Results Of Statewide Public Transportation Survey Released Dec. 7, In Concord Contact: Beth Potier 603-862-1566 UNH Media Relations Dec. 6, 2005 WHAT: Results from the first statewide survey of citizen perspectives on public transportation will be presented and discussed at “New Hampshire Speaks Out: We Want Public Transportation” WHEN: Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2005, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. WHERE: Holiday Inn, Concord, N.H. BACKGROUND: The survey, conducted by the University of New Hampshire Institute on Disability and Community Action Program – Belknap and Merrimack Counties, Inc., finds that a majority of New Hampshire residents want public transportation that is accessible to all, and are willing to pay for it. Nearly 100 people, including concerned citizens, state legislators, transportation providers, social service agencies, and regional planning groups, are expected to attend. Reactions to the findings will be provided by transportation experts and key decision-makers: Patrick Herlihy, director of Homeless, Housing, and Transportation Services, DHHS Mickey McIver, director, Concord Area Transit Representative Martha McLeod, executive director, North Country Health Consortium Christopher Morgan, administrator of the Bureau of Rail and Transit, DOT Kelly Murphy, executive director, United Way of Sullivan County Fred Roberge, vice president, Easter Seals, Special Transit Service