[glcb] Public Input Sought on Proposed TARC Service Cuts for June:

[Michael McCarty]

From: Transit Authority Of River City [mailto:info at ridetarc.org]
Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2010 11:51 AM
To: Michael McCarty
Subject: Public Input Sought on Proposed Service Cuts for June

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Public Input Sought on Proposed Service Cuts for June

TARC is proposing to make additional service cuts June 6 in order to make up a budget shortfall projected for the next fiscal year, which starts July 1. Due to reduced occupational taxes and increased expenses, TARC is expecting a shortfall of about $5 million and is considering eliminating service on up to 20 routes and reducing service on another 17 routes.

"We are not anywhere near the level of service that Louisville needs. We've got overcrowding that we're not able to respond to and folks out there who depend on TARC to get to their jobs," said TARC Director J. Barry Barker. "Our situation is critical and we are working everyday to find the funds to keep as much service on the street as possible."

The cuts proposed for June are in addition to those that took effect Sunday, Feb. 21.

TARC is soliciting public comment on the new proposals through March 11. Feedback can be sent to TARC by emailing info at ridetarc.org<mailto:info at ridetarc.org?subject=Feedback%20on%20June%20Service%20Cuts>, or by calling 561-5112. The mailing address is TARC, Union Station, 1000 W. Broadway, Louisville, KY 40203.

Those wishing to discuss the changes and get more information about how they will be affected are invited to attend public hearings. The days and dates are as follows:

Tuesday, March 9
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
TARC Union Station
1000 W. Broadway

5 to 7 p.m.
Americana Community Center
4801 Southside Dr.

Wednesday March 10
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Bon Air Library
2816 Del Rio Place

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
New Albany - Floyd County Public Library
180 West Spring St.
New Albany, IN

5 to 7 p.m.
East End Government Center
200 Juneau Dr.

Thursday March 11
5 to 7 p.m.
TARC Union Station
1000 W. Broadway

At the TARC Board of Directors meeting of Feb. 22, the following service reductions were proposed:

Routes proposed for elimination:
#1 - Fourth Street Trolley
#12 - Twelfth Street
#22 - Twenty-Second Street
#35 - Indian Trail-Hikes Lane
#37X - Iroquois-Fairdale Express
#38X - Deering Express
#45X - Okolona Express
#49X - Westport Road
#50X - Dixie Express
#53X - Breckenridge Express
#54X - Manslick Express
#58 - Bashford Manor-Oxmoor
#59 - River Road
#61X - Plainview
#64X -  Fincastle-Forest Springs Express
#66X - Mount Washington Express
#68X - Prospect Express
#73X - Charlestown Road Express
#75 - Bluegrass Industrial Shuttle
#80 - Hurstbourne Parkway

Routes proposed for frequency reduction, shortened service or routing change:
#2 - Second Street
#4 - Fourth Street
#6 - Sixth Street
#17 - Bardstown Road
#18 - Preston-18th
#19 - Muhammad Ali
#21 - Chestnut Street
#23 - Broadway
#25 - Oak Street
#27 - Hill Street
#29 - Eastern Parkway
#31 - Middletown
#40X - Jeffersontown Express
#52 - Medical Center Circulator
#62 - Breckenridge-Shepherdsville
#67X - Oldham I-71 Express
#72 - Clarksville-New Albany
#77 - Main-Market Trolley
#78X - Downtown/Bluegrass Express

A detailed list of the proposed changes is posted on TARC's website<http://cl.exct.net/?ju=fe3016767660057b761270&ls=fe0211727566067d7c167476&m=ff2a13757c64&l=fec7157172610c7f&s=fdfe15717d60047e7d147677&jb=ffcf14&t=>.

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations, including the provision of information in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Language translators will also be provided upon request. Please call 561-5112 or 561-5115 with specific information on your needs.












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