Metro weighs changes to some bus routes

Metro officials are considering changes to as many as 26 bus routes across Los Angeles as part of the transit agency's periodic restructuring efforts, reports the Daily News.

The changes, which would take effect in December, could include new or revised routes or even cancellation of some routes. Plans also call for operations to be scaled back on some traditional lines, with those service hours used to expand Rapid bus service.

Metro officials will hold public hearings next week on the proposed changes, which are not expected to result in monetary savings. Get the story HERE.

Here's the schedule:
Metro Gateway Cities Sector (2 Hearings)
* August 7, 2007; 7 p.m.: Norwalk Arts & Sports Center, 13200 Clarkdale Ave., Norwalk
* August 9, 2007; 5 p.m.: The Gas Company, 9240 Firestone Blvd., Downey

Metro Westside Central Sector
* August 8, 2007, 5 p.m.: La Cienega Tennis Center, 325 S. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills.

Metro San Gabriel Valley Sector
* August 13, 2007, 6 p.m.: San Gabriel Valley Sector Office, 3369 Santa Anita Ave., El Monte.