[Source: Kevin Tripp, KTAR Radio, June 24, 2008] — If you think the commute is bad now, imagine what it will be like getting around the Valley in the year 2030 — or 2050. The Maricopa Association of Governments wants your idea on what public transit should be like in the future. “We are wanting to talk to transit users, people who may not use the transit system today, but may be thinking about it in the future, even people who aren’t users who may not be using it in the future. We want to hear from everyone about what role transit should play in our overall transportation system,” said MAG’s Kevin Wallace.
MAG is sponsoring a series of public meetings to get feedback on whether citizens would like more bus service, more light fail, or some other form of transit in the future. “We’re looking to get input on where we may need more or better transit services in the region,” Wallace said. “We’re looking for input on what the transit priorities for our region should be.” Wallace said results of the study will be given to county planners, who are looking at transportation systems as far out as 40 years from now.
Thursday, June 26, 2008, 6 to 8 p.m.
ASU Downtown Phoenix Campus, Mercado C131
502 E. Monroe, Phoenix, AZ 85004
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