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Changes to Madison Metro routes will be the topic of conversation at neighborhood meetings later this week. Due to increased gas prices, Metro will cut down on fuel usage by cutting some routes on alternating days. The new proposal calls for eastbound busses to run only on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Westbound routes will run Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Under the new plan, no busses would run on Sundays.

Madison Metro wants to hear from residents regarding these route changes. Public hearings will be held later this week for that purpose. Though some point out that the new routes leave commuters stranded once they reach their destinations, Madison Metro General Manager Catherine Debo believes the proposed changes will not hurt ridership. Debo claims, "I don't get what the problem is. At least you will still be able to get where you are going. It will be up to the rider to find their own way home."

Let Metro know what you think of the proposed changes. Meetings will be held on the second Tuesday, third Wednesday, and fourth Thursday of this week at locations throughout the city.