The current fiscal year is coming to a close on June 30 and the Councils are preparing for FY2020. At their June meetings, all Councils will elect a chair and vice chair and adopt their work plans for the new fiscal year. Metro’s low-income fare program, LIFE, will present updates to the program and explain how transit riders can apply for discounted fare.

All Councils will also receive an update on the NextGen Bus Study; staff will highlight the next steps for the project and share feedback received from the recent workshops. Finally, all but the San Gabriel Valley will receive a Micro Mobility Vehicles Program Update on how Metro is regulating scooter parking; the update will go to the San Gabriel Valley next month.

The purpose of the Councils is to improve service and provide a space for riders and members of the community to ask questions, provide suggestions, and voice concerns over bus service. The scheduled items for each Council are listed below, and the agendas are posted monthly with links to the presentation materials here.

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

San Fernando Valley – Wednesday, June 5^th at 6:30 p.m. at Marvin Braude Constituent Center: Micro Mobility Vehicles Program Update, LIFE (Low Income Fare is Easy) Program Update, NextGen Update, Adopt FY20 Work Plan, Elect Chair and Vice Chair for FY2020, Regional Service Performance Report.

San Gabriel – Monday, June 10^th at 5:00 p.m. at El Monte Division 9, 3^rd Floor Conference Room: Micro Mobility Vehicles Program Update, LIFE (Low Income Fare is Easy) Program Update, NextGen Update, Adopt FY20 Work Plan, Elect Chair and Vice Chair for FY2020, Regional Service Performance Report.

Westside/Central – Wednesday, June 12^th at 5:00 p.m. at Metro Headquarters, Board Room: Recognize outgoing Councilmember Alba Velasquez, Micro Mobility Vehicles Program Update, LIFE (Low Income Fare is Easy) Program Update, NextGen Update, Adopt FY20 Work Plan, Elect Chair and Vice Chair for FY2020, Regional Service Performance Report. Note: Starting in July, Westside/Central will begin their meetings at 6:00 p.m.

Gateway Cities – Thursday, June 13^th at 2:00 p.m. at Salt Lake Park Community Center: Micro Mobility Vehicles Program Update, LIFE (Low Income Fare is Easy) Program Update, NextGen Update, Adopt FY20 Work Plan, Elect Chair and Vice Chair for FY2020, Regional Service Performance Report.

South Bay – Friday, June 14^th at 9:30 a.m. at Inglewood City Hall: Micro Mobility Vehicles Program Update, LIFE (Low Income Fare is Easy) Program Update, NextGen Update, Adopt FY20 Work Plan, Elect Chair and Vice Chair for FY2020, Regional Service Performance Report.

Everyone is encouraged to attend and share comments and suggestions on how Metro can improve bus service throughout Los Angeles County. If you would like to provide input but cannot attend a meeting, you can submit your comments in writing through the Service Council web page or send them to servicecouncils@metro.net. If your comments are for a specific Council, please indicate which one you are addressing in your e-mail. You can also use the email to subscribe to your Council’s email list to receive the agendas and other regional notices.