[College Hill Topeka] Fwd: Topeka Metro hosting public meetings re: service reductions

[Katrina Shaw]

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From: Rachelle Vega-Retana <rvretana at topeka.org>
Date: Thu, Jan 6, 2022 at 8:17 AM
Subject: Topeka Metro hosting public meetings re: service reductions
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*TOPEKA, KAN.* *(January 5, 2022) --* Topeka Metro is hosting public
meetings on January 12, 13 and 18 to educate passengers and others
regarding upcoming proposed system-wide service reductions as the result of
workforce shortages. Over the last several years it has become increasingly
more difficult to recruit and maintain bus operators. This has been the
experience both regionally and nationally. Recent examples of this were
experienced last fall by our local schools and again a few weeks ago by our
fellow transit providers in Lawrence.

Until recently, Topeka Metro has had an adequate workforce. However, during
the last two years, COVID-19 has dramatically changed our economy and
ultimately our employment. Many of our local businesses are experiencing
these same employment issues. However, the difference between our service
and many of these businesses is that we provide a critical link to jobs,
medical facilities, schools and shopping and it is a link that must be
delivered on the hour and close to the minute. The lack of adequate bus
operators jeopardizes our ability to operate on a consistent and reliable
basis.

Further details regarding the public meetings can be located by clicking
this *link for the public notice*
<https://topekametro.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f658c882dcda835f574e6419d&id=23b003ca48&e=1f90a6299d>.
Topeka Metro will also have information on our website at *www.topekametro.org
<https://topekametro.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f658c882dcda835f574e6419d&id=c70a9c71ae&e=1f90a6299d>*
and
social media channels *Facebook
<https://topekametro.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f658c882dcda835f574e6419d&id=1ccfb8910a&e=1f90a6299d>*
and *Twitter*
<https://topekametro.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f658c882dcda835f574e6419d&id=1f49c14ac5&e=1f90a6299d>.
Those attending the meetings must wear a face covering. Topeka Metro will
not provide face masks.



*CONTACT:*
Keri Renner
Director of Marketing & Communications
Topeka Metropolitan Transit Authority
201 N. Kansas
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/201+N.+Kansas+%0D%0ATopeka,+Kansas+66603?entry=gmail&source=g>
Topeka, Kansas 66603
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/201+N.+Kansas+%0D%0ATopeka,+Kansas+66603?entry=gmail&source=g>
krenner at topekametro.org
www.topekametro.org





Rachelle Vega-Retana, Grants Administrator

City of Topeka, Dept. of Planning & Development

Division of Housing Services

620 SE Madison St
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/620+SE+Madison+St?entry=gmail&source=g>.
1st Floor – Unit 8

Topeka, Ks. 66607

Phone: (785) 368-4490

Fax:      (785) 368-2546

Email:    rvretana at topeka.org



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