MST prepares for emergency plan if federal funding is cut

Monterey-Salinas Transit will hold a series of public hearings on a draft emergency service reduction plan.

This plan outlines significant cuts to many bus routes throughout the service area if federal operating funds are withheld.

Bus services for seniors, veterans and persons with disabilities will not be cut, thanks to funding from the passage of Measure Q last November.

Public hearing dates are as follows:
Salinas
Monday, April 20, 2015
5:30 p.m.
City Hall – Rotunda
200 Lincoln Ave.

Monterey
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
5:30 p.m.
MST Bus Stop Shop
150 Del Monte Ave.

Soledad
Thursday, April 30, 2015
5:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers
248 Main St.

Monterey
Monday, May 11, 2015
10:00 a.m.
MBUAPCD Board Room
24580 Silver Cloud Ct.

If you cannot make it to the public hearings, but want to comment you can send written comments to: Hunter Harvath, Assistant General Manager for Finance & Administration

One Ryan Ranch Road, Monterey, CA 93940, via e-mail at mst@mst.org, or via fax at (831) 899-3954.

Deadline for written comments is Wednesday, April 29, 2015.