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From the City of Ames

CyRide held a public meeting 6:30 p.m. Sept. 1 to present possible options to make up for a $250,000 budget gap this year and obtain comments from the public.  Anyone who was unable to attend the meeting in person, has an opportunity to view the presentation and fare scenario hand out materials.  CyRide passed out some frequently asked questions in the June meeting that also may be of interest.  Anyone who has comments on any of the four categories of options: internal budget reductions, fare increase scenarios, service reduction proposals, and additional local contribution, e-mail/call Shari Atwood, CyRide Transit Planner at  satwood@cyride.com or 239-5539 by the end of September.  Any comments on the scenarios or proposals will be shared with CyRide's Board of Trustee's at its Oct. 4 board meeting.  At that meeting, the board will make a decision on the direction it wishes to take to eliminate the $250,000 budget gap.  Any implementation would occur on Jan. 2.