Service changes for local bus transportation provided by Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) will go into effect Saturday, September 30, 2006. Some changes reflect a plan to balance the agency’s budget amidst increased operating expenses, including fuel, insurance and labor costs. Other changes were made to improve efficiency and connectivity for passengers following a major study of transportation patterns in the Salinas area. A similar study was conducted on the Monterey Peninsula with those changes scheduled for implementation in early 2007.
The following lines will be changed or modified:
20 Monterey-Salinas via Marina: The time for the first eastbound trip on weekdays
has been adjusted to provide a timed connection with the new Line 55 Monterey-
San Jose Express at Edgewater Transit Exchange.
21 Monterey-Salinas via Highway 68: Substantial changes have been made to the
schedules of short-turn trips between Monterey Transit Plaza and Ryan Ranch
Business Park.
23 Salinas-King City: Special service added morning and evening to serve Palma and Notre Dame High Schools (Monday through Friday only when school is in session).
24 Carmel Valley-Grapevine Express: With the end of summer season, the last two evening trips are eliminated (Friday, Saturday and Sunday only).
43 Memorial Hospital: Minor time point adjustments along with route modification adding Blanco Road and eliminating Los Palos Drive.
45 East Market-Creekbridge: Schedule now runs hourly.
46 Natividad-Salinas: Trips are now hourly at :15 after the hour. On weekends, early morning and evening trips have been eliminated.
55 Monterey-San Jose Express: This daily express service between Monterey and
downtown San Jose offers three round trips daily with stops at these locations: Monterey
Parking Garage, Monterey Transit Plaza, Edgewater Transit Exchange, Prunedale
Park & Ride, Gilroy Caltrain Station, Morgan Hill Caltrain Station, San Jose State
University and San Jose Diridon Station.
These changes will take effect Saturday, September 30, 2006. For further information call MST toll free at 1-888-MST-BUS1(678-2871). |
