In response to severe reductions in state funding and local transportation funding uncertainties, MST is proposing to increase fares for both its fixed-route and MST RIDES paratransit services. In addition to the proposed fare increases, MST will also be soliciting input on proposed service reductions on its regular fixed routes. Public hearings to receive input will be held on:

Tuesday, October 28, 2008
6:00 p.m.
Boy’s & Girl’s Club – Community Room
1332 La Salle Avenue
Seaside

Thursday, October 30, 2008
6:00 p.m.
Salinas Community Center
940 N. Main Street
Salinas

Monday, November 17, 2008
10:15 a.m.
Monterey-Salinas Transit
One Ryan Ranch Road
Monterey

Interested persons wishing to comment but who are unable to attend the public hearings may submit written comments to:

MST Board of Directors
One Ryan Ranch Road
Monterey, CA 93940

Fax to 831-899-3954 or email: mst@mst.org

Deadline for written comments is 10:00 a.m. November 17, 2008.

For more information, visit www.mst.org or call Monterey-Salinas Transit toll free at 1-888-MST-BUS1.