RTA Public Hearing on Fare Increase & Service Reduction August 5, 2008

The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) has scheduled five public hearings to discuss a proposed fuel surcharge and service reductions.

The fuel surcharge would increase fares.

Specifics on proposed fare increases and service cuts.

If those measures are approved by the Board of Trustees, they would take effect in October.

Because of greatly reduced state funding and rising fuel prices, RTA projects a $20 million deficit in 2009, if no changes are made.

Hearing Schedule:

* Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, 6:00 pm
Don Umerley Civic Center Memorial Hall, 21016 Hilliard Road, Rocky River

* Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008, 12:00pm
Cleveland Public Library Auditorium, 325 Superior Ave. NE

* Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008, 6:00 pm
Cleveland City Hall Room 220, 601 E Lakeside Ave

* Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, 6:00 pm
Cleveland Heights Community Center, One Monticello Blvd. at Mayfield Road

* Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008 6:00 pm
Brooklyn Senior Community Center, 7727 Memphis Ave.

All sites are served by public transit and are accessible. Interpretive services for hearing-impaired persons will be available.

If you cannot attend a hearing, you can send comments by Aug. 18, 2008 to:

public-comment@gcrta.org

RTA Marketing and Communications Department
1240 West Sixth Street
Cleveland, OH 44113

or call: 216-781-4299

Official Website: http://www.riderta.com/hearings/