Santa Barbara MTD has kicked off a public outreach process seeking input from the public on a proposed adjustment to MTD’s bus fare structure. MTD’s fares have been unchanged for the past 16 years, but rising operational costs have necessitated an update to keep bus service sustainable and dependable in the future.
In coming weeks, MTD will host several open house style public meetings to discuss details and take input from community members. These meetings will have English-Spanish interpretation available. A Carpinteria meeting will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 5 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave.
The outreach and survey period will run through mid-February, and the public is invited to visit https://sbmtd.gov/farechange to review the proposed alternatives and to complete a short survey. The survey is available in English and Spanish, and will also be available in paper form at the Transit Center and onboard MTD buses.
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