Capital Metro planners have proposed eliminating the Downtown Dillo service as a cost-saving measure, arguing that the Dillo is barely used, and other routes duplicate the Dillo lines.
The agency seeks public input in two upcoming meetings. The first is a meeting where Cap Met staff will make a presentation and take feedback; the second is a public hearing before the Cap Met board of directors.
The public hearing notice from Cap Met:
Capital Metro is proposing to eliminate the Downtown Dillo routes beginning October 5, 2009 (last day of service would be end of day Friday, October 2nd). Capital Metro Planning Staff will be available to speak directly with citizens regarding route or schedule issues. Citizens are encouraged to attend any of the following meetings or to contact Capital Metro Planning by e-mail or by calling 474-1200. The public may also call 385-0190 with comments. Persons with hearing impairments may call the TDD line at 385-5872. A sign language interpreter for persons with hearing impairments will be provided at the public hearing.
Public Meetings:
· Thursday, August 6, 2009
Capital Metro Downtown Customer Service Center
323 Congress Ave.
11:30am – 12:30 pm and 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Accessed by all Downtown bus routesPublic Hearing
· Monday, August 10, 2009
Capital Metro Main Administration Building
2910 East 5th St.
12:00pm
Accessed by bus routes 4, 17, 100 & 300
This article appears in July 31 • 2009.