In advance of some proposed changes to service that could be introduced in February, Long Beach Transit will be playing host to several community meetings to discuss its plans.
Two of those meetings will be Wednesday, Aug. 26, at First Congregational Church, 241 Cedar Ave. from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and Thursday, Aug. 27, at Whaley Community Center, 5620 Atherton Street, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
There will be a public hearing, Monday, Sept. 28, at City Council Chambers, 333 W. Ocean Blvd. from noon until 2 p.m.
In a notice, Long Beach Transit said it is "experiencing increased demand for transit services in our community. Examples include service to and from CSULB , service in downtown Long Beach , North Long Beach and the Artesia Blue Line Metro Station and some parts of East Long Beach , where service does not currently exist."
If the Transit's board of directors approved the proposals, they will take effect February 14, 2010.
We need your help to get the word out to your constituents so they may comment on these
Comments can also be made by calling (562) 489-8545, or made by e-mail to servicechange@lbtransit.com , or mailed to Long Beach Transit, ATTN: Service Change, PO Box 731, Long Beach, CA 90801. All comments must be received by 5 p.m. Monday, October 5. Community organizations can contact Bill Smith at wsmith@lbtransit.com or 562-599-8504 to request a presentation on the changes.
Long Beach Transit says among it proposals it is considering:
Adjustments to Atlantic Avenue Service: to add service on Atlantic south of 6th Street, where there is currently none and connecting to Transit Mall. At north end of Atlantic, minor changes to Route 62 will be made, resulting in more frequent service.
Adjustments to Orange Avenue Service: extending service on Alamitos Ave. south of New York Street to 1st Street, where there is currently none. Also re-routing service through Transit Mall and changes at the north end of Orange Ave.
Realignment of Passport Service: change to serve Cal State Long Beach student housing and businesses in the Traffic Circle instead of Los Altos Market Center, which is served by other routes. Also consider a revised Passport Route B between CSULB and downtown.
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