MTD to vote on 2009 budget

By Eric Heisig

The Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District Board will be voting on its budget for fiscal year 2009 during its board meeting Wednesday afternoon.

Board members will vote on the budget following a public hearing, which will also address route changes for the Fall.

The board will also discuss and vote on an ordinance annexing part of the Walton subdivision and discuss a half fare cab subsidy program.

The MTD’s meeting will take place at 3 p.m. at the Illinois Terminal, 45 East University Avenue in Champaign. The next board meeting following Wednesday’s will be on July 30.