We noted here Metro’s latest proposal of service changes (mostly service cuts) and if you have a sharp eye you’ll spot the little notice in today’s Chronicle alerting Houstonians to tomorrow’s Metro hearings to “discuss” the proposed cuts, oh uh, changes:
Metro will hold two public hearings Friday to receive comments on proposed service changes that would go into effect early next year. Changes being considered for January include ending service to the Alief Park & Ride on Route 262 and closing the lot. Also planned is an extension of Route 137 to the Maxey Road Park & Ride on Sundays. Routes facing potential elimination in April include 35, 41, 54, 64 and 89. The hearings will be at noon and 6 p.m. in the Metro board room at 1201 Louisiana.
So, up for “discussion” (let’s face it – this “discussion” is window-dressing only) is ending service to the Alief Park & Ride on Route 262 and closing the lot there, eliminating routes 35, 41, 64 and 89. Oh, and extending one route.
Which leaves us to wonder how this fits into Metro’s Solutions transit plan to add:
72 miles of additional rail service
50% more bus service
Signature Express bus service
250 miles of two-way,
all day Park & Ride service
Nine new Park & Ride lots
Nine new Transit Centers
and more!
Maybe that “and more!” is where all the cuts should be listed.
