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Transit plan gets airing Tuesday

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By MICHAEL D. BATES 252

Hernando Today

Published: September 27, 2009

BROOKSVILLE - Residents can get a glimpse of what public transportation in Hernando County might look like in the next 10 years by attending Tuesday's meeting of the Metropolitan Planning Organization.

The MPO has assembled a transit development plan that will get reviewed by MPO members.

Some of the planned transit options in the draft involve THE Bus and include expanding service to Pasco County, with a drop-off on U.S. 19 still to be determined. There is also a plan to start a route to service the Hernando County Airport during peak hours.

Members will also review the timetables for road improvements to area highways.

During a workshop following the regular meeting, Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority Executive Director Bob Clifford will give a report on his group's latest master plan which outlines how county roads, rail and bus fit into the entire Tampa Bay region.

The MPO meeting begins at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Hernando County Government Center, 20 North Main St. in downtown Brooksville. The workshop is scheduled for 10 a.m. at the same location.

Reporter Michael D. Bates can be reached at 352-544-5290 or mbates@hernandotoday.com.

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