Seattle City Council Transportation Committee Chair Jan Drago announced that on Wednesday, Aug. 12 she will convene a special noontime session of the Transportation Committee, designed to engage decision-makers and stakeholders in a conversation about looming Metro budget shortfalls and what they may mean to Seattle transit riders. 



The discussion will include members of the city’s Transportation Committee, King County Council Chair Dow Constantine, Metro General Manger Kevin Desmond, as well representatives from the Downtown Seattle Association, Transportation Choices Coalition and city neighborhoods.


Acting King County Executive Kurt Triplett is also invited.



The format will include a presentation of proposed changes in service by Metro transit and a discussion by the panel participants, followed by audience questions.

The meeting at Wednesday, Aug. 12, starts at noon at City Hall, 600 Fourth Avenue - Council Chambers, Floor
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