Transit Master Plan meetings slated

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The public is invited to weigh in on a draft of the county’s Transit Master Plan.

A series of public meetings are scheduled for next month to gather input on the plan, which will provide a 20-year “look ahead” at the transit system and what is needed through 2040.

The meeting schedule is as follows:

• 3-5 p.m. April 7 at the Pahoa Neighborhood Facility, 15-2910 Kauhale St.

• 3-5 p.m. April 8 at Ocean View Community Center.

• 5:30-7:30 p.m. April 10 at the Waimea Elementary School cafeteria.

• 5:30-7:30 p.m. April 12 at the Kona Council Chambers.

• 3-5 p.m. April 15 at Keaau Community Center, 16-186 Pili Mua St.

• 5-7 p.m. April 16 at the Aupuni Center Conference Room in Hilo.

To request special assistance or an auxiliary aid to attend a meeting, contact Jo-Anna Herkes, SSFM International at 356-1260 at least five days prior to the event.

The draft also is available online for public comments through April 30. It can be found at heleonmasterplan.com.