Persich said the transit utility's intentions regarding the route were publicized for the spring public hearing.
"Route 10 was identified in the public notice last May as being replaced by Route 9, but I don't think people picked up on it,"
It was not then, and has not now been properly noticed. -Mike Barrett
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THE CAPITAL TIMES SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 2003
City commission to hear public on proposed Madison Metro fare hikes and route changes
When: 6 PM Monday Where: Room 260 Madison Municipal Building
By Judith Davidoff
Does the public want to pay more for expanded bus service?
That's the question before citizens when the city Transit and Parking Commission holds a hearing Monday on proposed Madison Metro fare hikes and route changes.
"We want to hear from the public whether they want increased service and fares at the same time or not," said Brenda Konkel, a member of the commission.
The panel is expected to take action on the proposed fare hikes and route schedules Monday night as well.
The commission held a public hearing last spring on proposed route changes but wanted to hold off on implementation until the city knew how large a shared revenue hit it would face from the state, said Sharon Persich of Madison Metro.
Among the proposed route changes are new commuter service to the new Dean Clinic on U.S. 51 and revised commuter service to Richmond Hills.
Service to the Dane County Regional Airport would also be improved, with service every 30 minutes instead of hourly, and the addition of evening hours.
Some bus riders have recently raised concerns that Metro is quietly planning to eliminate Route 10, on the city's east side, without alerting the public.
Persich said the transit utility's intentions regarding the route were publicized for the spring public hearing.
"Route 10 was identified in the public notice last May as being replaced by Route 9, but I don't think people picked up on it," she said.
More detailed route change information is available at www.mymetrobus.com/2003/PublicHearings/0903Hearing/PubHearingSept2203.htm.
The utility is also proposing a series of fare hikes to fill the gap between revenues and expenses due to cuts in state transit and shared revenue dollars.
The only changes proposed in cash fares are a 5-cent increase in the youth cash fare of 85 cents, and a 50-cent increase in paratransit fares. Off-peak paratransit fares are currently $1.50 each way, peak fares are $2.50.
Two options for fare hikes -- modest and higher increases -- are being proposed for Metro's ticket booklets and monthly passes.
The $38.50 monthly pass could increase to $39 or $43 and the packet of 10 tickets (Adult Quik Tix) could rise from $9 to $11 or $11.25.
The $5.50 Youth Quik Tix could increase to $6 or $6.50 and the Youth EZ Rider pass from $87 to $95 or $100.
Special event fares could go from $2 to $3, and the $34 commuter pass is targeted for elimination.
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