Upcoming community meetings for Westside extension

Whether you’re pushing for a subway, rail or major bus line to serve the Westside, Metro wants to hear from you in a series of five upcoming community meetings that start Tuesday.

Under a $3.6 million study, Metro is examining ways to improve mobility and will consider new modes of transportation, alignments and stations. The transit agency is gathering public comment to help shape the final decision.

All meetings happen from 6-8 p.m:
-- Oct. 9, Emerson Middle School, 1650 Selby Ave., Los Angeles
-- Oct. 11, Pan Pacific Recreation Center, 7600 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles
-- Oct. 16, Wilshire United Methodist Church, 4350 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles
-- Oct. 17, Beverly Hills Public Library Auditorium, 444 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills
-- Oct. 18, Santa Monica Public Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica