Metro sets six public hearings on options to close FY2011 budget gap

Variety of proposals include fare increases, service reductions, use of capital funds

Metro will hold a series of six public hearings in March and April to get public input on a variety of options for how the transit agency should close a $189 million budget gap in fiscal year 2011. The projected deficit is largely due to increased expenses and losses in revenue from lower than expected ridership.