Press Release follows:
Have you recently renovated your Great Room or Game/Media Room?
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Taping will begin shortly, so if you’re interested, please apply immediately!
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Bang For Your Buck is produced for HGTV by High Noon Entertainment in Centennial, CO. It airs Friday nights at 9:30/8:30c.
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:47:59 -0600
To: ~CSACE-mailGroup@capmetro.org
From: Michael Zitz-Evancih <mzitzevancih@austin.rr.com>
Subject: cm bd mtg notes 2/22/10
2:05pm rail committee mtg
present Chris Riley, Norma Cheldez, Beverly Silas, John Langemore, Doug Allen
Elaine & Bob (Herzog)
I 1. CTS progress signal software loaded test 1pm today. ahead of schedule
Revenue testing next Monday on schedule.
4,5 March 100 people on platforms, everything tested wheelchairs, bikes, etc.
$20 5day pass @ HEB only(train and bus)
JL target customer? Shorter commitment? instead of a month(JL how long?)
JL FTA will be present wk of Mar1–?
2. crossing bridge progress 2 crossings fixed? Safety 3 officers present?
5/1 outstanding issues?
Lower grab bars to be installed (separate passenger and freight trains)
4th st bridge CR cyclists S 4th st to N?
Safety stay off tracks, always expect trains
JL Plans to work, Announce? In place communication plan? More education Lamar see arms but not train (30 sec dwell)
after Anderson, lights 90 sec wait
average stoplight 60 secs+—
CR can someone still drive around gates? Possible at some locations.
Call APD if needed city ordinance
CR bus connections? at stations downtown and MLK/UT
Test 4,5 1ST Transit
CR if train at capacity? Alternate bus?
Queue (Howard and Lakeline) parking stations
Buses > MLK UT & DWNTN deadhead at destination
Info in advance?
Facilitators at stations, changeable message signs
NV rail & fare? MetroPlus train & bus
MLK 2 connector UT&
DWNTN 3 connectors
JL if train full? 2nd buses Howard/lakeline
If full downline? Changeable message signs
D.A. adjustments can be made later after opening
JL limited 5 cars ?Discourage new customers?
CR communication plan
Adam Chavitz earned media Tuesday roundtable and again in March to discuss
updates on media
JL Bench marked communications?
cover important issues.
Adam, not solely earned media.
CR routefinder does it incorporate rail & bus?
being tested, will be on website when rail is open.
JL Are volunteers being trained?
NC honor system rail fares, educate public > buy ticket at end of line
communicate fines, will issue citations later
JL presentation education at next board mtg
BS anything to share(beyond agenda?) Answer agenda first.
After our successful final Neighborhood Watch training meeting, Officer Mike Dunn passed along the information to order Neighborhood Watch signs for individual streets.
The signs themselves cost approximately $35 each and installation costs are $50. Generally, neighbors take up a collection to purchase the signs and pay for installation.
For more information about purchasing a sign(s) for your street, please contact us.
FOUND CAT 2/17/10 at Milwood Library – Adult cat, large, cinnamon colored long hair with white tip on tail, small notches in ears. Declawed neutered male, very affectionate and friendly to strangers.
If this is your cat or you have information about the owner, please contact us and we will get you in touch with the person who found the cat.
As you may be aware, Union Pacific is in the process of clearing the right-of-way along the exisitn railway on the west side of the neighborhood. They are currently clearing trees & debris, cutting and filling the embankment, and constructing a temporary crossing at Parmer Road overpass. Be aware that as the work gets underway, there will be times when the train whistles will blow more than normal to warn the workers in the area. If there are any questions or concerns, feel free to send us a note.
Our second meeting with the Austin Police Department regarding the Neighborhood Watch program will be held at 7 pm, Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 at the Milwood Branch Library. All neighbors are encouraged to attend for more information about recent neighborhood events and the Neighborhood Watch program.
This is the second required meeting and will get us just that much closer to reestablishing our Neighborhood Watch program in Milwood. We also need YOU to step up as a block captain for your street or section of street to help us communicate important information to your neighbors about how they can protect their homes more effectively. Becoming a Block Captain is a low-commitment, high-glory job! Thank you in advance for your help with improving the quality of our neighborhood.
This session’s focus will be on personal safety and is again presented by Officer Dunn, our local APD representative. This is a great time to meet Officer Dunn face to face, and especially, to meet your neighbors. We look forward to seeing you there.
We typically have a three events in Spring you can start penciling in on your calendar.
Saturday April 17 – Neighborhood Garage Sale
Wednesday, April 28 – Neighborhood General Meeting
March 6 – It’s my Park day
Also look out for a late winter/early Spring canned/nonperishable food item drive to benefit Caritas of Austin. Boxes will be placed at the Milwood Library, Summitt Elementary, and It’s a Grind coffee shop. Thanks for your support. There are many needy folks in Austin that Caritas provides goods and services for.