GRACC - Advocacy Action “lert! eNewsletter Page 1 of 2 Mish, Catherine From: Goverment Affais Action Alert! [actionalert@grandrapids.org] Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 6:20 AM T Heartwell, George ‘Subject: Support The Rapid and Create the Silver Line - Vote YES May 5! Smead? ‘Support The Rapid and Create May 1, 2009 Please do not reply to this the Silver Line - Vote YES May ems 8 For questions, Contact Us. In this newsletter: ort the Silver Line - VOTE YES Tuesday, May 5! ‘Support the Silver Line - VOTE YES Tuesday, May 51 ‘The Board of Directors of the Grand Rapids Area _sosgee Chamber of Commerce is pleased to endorse the Friends (f Transits ballot request, which includes a renewal of the existing millage for The Rapid and an inerease to ‘support operation of the Silver Line, the frst phase of the Bus Rapid Transit System. Please support The Rapid and the creation of the Silver Line by voting YES on Tuesday, May Sth! tl The Rapid was lomed to mest he vanspataion needs — cof our growing metropolitan community and the new Siver Line helps full that mission. The Silver Line represents the type of 21st century transportation we need to heighten our regions visibility and competitiveness, Further, the Chamber is excited about the economic development potential of this project, especially given the experience of other communities with similar projects. Our members and the community can certainly benefit ‘rom what The Rapid has estimated to be a 400% return on investment from the Siver Line, including increases to the property tax base, income tax revenue and jobs, both direct and indirect, Economic growth closely follows the creation of excellent public transportation. The Chamber believes our region needs The Rapid and the Silver Line to attract and retain businesses, talent and investment. ‘Support our community's continued growth, VOTE YES to preserve and improve public transportation! 7/2/2009 2GRACC - Advocacy Action Alert! ¢Newsletter Page 2 of 2 To leam more about the ballot proposal, the role of public transportation, the millage renewal and why the service enhancement increase is being requested, visit www RapidVES.org or the Silver Line site. Back to top ‘The Government Afar Acton-Alet!eNewsletior ea service of the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce. Iryou do not wish to recive this enewsletter, ck have to be removed: 7/2/2009 7 72.