UPDATE: People attending tonight's hearing are asked NOT to park in the City Hall/Library parking lot. The lot next to the formal parking and underground parking are available for those attending the meeting.

Press release from King County:

The third and final King County Council hearing on potential Metro Transit service cuts and the proposed congestion reduction charge to maintain service will be held in Burien on Thursday, July 21, 6 p.m., at the Burien City Council Chambers, 400 SW 152nd St.

Thanks to all Metro customers who attended the first two hearings. Metro appreciates your commitment and thoughtful comments.

Background
Due to a dramatic, recession-driven drop in sales tax revenues, Metro is facing a $60 million annual deficit between revenues and the cost of providing current levels of transit service. To close this budget shortfall, King County has a choice of cutting 17 percent of transit service—taking the system back to 1996 service levels—or preserving current service levels by enacting a two-year $20 congestion reduction charge on vehicles in King County. Learn more on Metro’s website.