[LCN Newscast] Bus #3 Route at Risk, Hearings Apr 14-16

Tue, 13 Apr 2004 17:45:09 -0500

MARTA Announces Public Hearings on
Proposed Bus Service Modifications
2004 Apr 14-16, Various Locations

Lake Claire's #3 Bus Line is at risk for a "Major Modification":

3-Auburn/MLK

Weekday: - No service past Candler Park (to be served by Rt.
123), Frequency: 30, Hours of Service: 4:33am - 1:38am
Customers on Palifox will be able to catch the 123-
Decatur/Candler Park on McLendon at Palifox which is
approximately a block away going to the Candler Park Station.
There will be an additional 8 minutes between peak buses and
service will end 45 minutes earlier at night.

Saturday: - No service past Candler Park (to be served by Rt.
123), Hours of Service: 5:42am - 1:36am
Customers on Palifox will be able to catch the 123-
Decatur/Candler Park on McLendon at Palifox which is
approximately a block away going to the Candler Park Station.
Also service will begin 1 hour, 10 minutes later in the morning
and run 15 minutes longer at night.

Sunday: - Hours of Service:  5:45am - 12:22am
Service will begin 45 minutes later in the morning.

Many other bus lines have proposed changes.

Whether you are against changes to various bus lines, in favor of
changes, or just want to learn more, these hearings are your
chance to get involved.

Locations:

Wednesday, April 14

7:00 P.M.
Community Exchange 2 P.M.
Fulton County Government Center
141 Pryor Street Atlanta 30303

Thursday, April 15

7:00 P.M.
Community Exchange 2 P.M.
Atlanta City Hall
55 Trinity Avenue Atlanta 30303

7:00 P.M.
Community Exchange 2 P.M.
Roswell City Hall
38 Hill Street
Roswell 30075

Friday, April 16

7:00 P.M.
Community Exchange 3 P.M.
Manuel Maloof Auditorium
1300 Commerce Drive
Decatur 30030
One block west of the Decatur MARTA Station.

7:00 P.M.
Community Exchange 2 P.M.
South Fulton Government Center
5600 Stonewall Tell Rd
College Park 30349

Due to the scope of the proposed bus service adjustments, MARTA
will be holding Community Exchange meetings from 2 P.M. to 6:30
P.M.* at each Public Hearing location.  This is an opportunity to
learn more about the proposed modifications and see how proposed
new service will work for you. We hope to see you at one of these
meetings.  (*Decatur's Community Exchange will begin at 3 P.M.
due to scheduling conflicts.)

For more information:
http://www.itsmarta.com/newsroom/latest.htm#h0

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