So.CA.TA Special Meeting: New Fare Edition

Southern California Transit Advocates will hold a special meeting on Saturday Feb. 15th at Angelus Plaza, 255 S. Hill St. in downtown Los Angeles beginning at 1 p.m. Among the items for discussion will be the Metro fare restructuring concepts and any possible comments on them to present at the March 29th public hearing. Members of the public are welcome to attend and participate in the discussion.

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