The good news is that there are no October surprises at Metro this month. All five Service Councils will meet in October and hear presentations on the Metro Bus Operator Training Process, a topic that is sure to be of interest to those who regularly ride the system. A few of the Service Councils have recently added Line Ride Reports to their regular monthly agendas, so each month a different Council Member reports back on their experience taking a specific Metro Bus Line. Stop by your local Service Council this month, and let the Council know what you think of this new report.

For more information about each Service Council, click on the name of the Council below to view their web page. Additional agenda items are below.

San Fernando Valley (6:30 pm, Wednesday, 10/5) – Update on LADOT’s Transit Service Analysis Draft Recommendations; Line Ride Report; and Report on Regional Service Performance.

San Gabriel Valley (5 pm, Monday, 10/10) –  Presentation on Rams Games and UCLA Rose Bowl Service and Staffing; and Director’s Report.

Westside/Central (5 pm, Wednesday, WSC 10/12) – Update on Regional Connector; Presentation on Rams Games Service and Staffing; and Report on Regional Service Performance.

Gateway Cities (6 pm, Thursday, 10/13)  – Presentation on Line Ride Program and Line Ride Report; Consideration of Changing Regular Meeting Location; Update on Proposed Meeting Time Change; and Report on Regional Service Performance.

South Bay (9:30 am, Friday, 10/14) –  Presentation on Rams Games Service and Staffing;  Consideration of Whether to Hold a Service Council Meeting in November 2016; and Report on Regional Service Performance.

For a detailed listing of all Council meeting dates, times and locations, click here. As always, the public is encouraged to attend and share their comments with the Service Councils on improving bus service throughout LA County. If you would like to provide input to a Council but cannot attend a meeting, you can submit your comments in writing through the Service Council web page or send them to service councils@metro.net. If your comments are for a specific Council, please make sure to indicate which one you are addressing in your e-mail.