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Residents urge extension and improvements to Route 41 and transit shelters
Summary
Residents told the mock council that many neighborhoods lack nearby bus stops or frequent service, urging Monterey-Salinas Transit to extend Route 41 into District 1, add stops, increase frequency, and improve shelters and lighting to help students, seniors and workers.
Jesus, a resident of District 1, told the council that many people depend on the bus for work, school and appointments and that limited stops and infrequent service force long walks to reach transit. "Extending Route 41 further into District 1 would make it easier for students, workers, seniors, and families to use public transportation every day," he said.
Jesus suggested the city work with Monterey Salinas Transit to increase frequency, add stops where needed, and improve lighting and shelters to make stops safer and more usable. The presentation and subsequent public comments framed transit improvements as investments that reduce traffic and increase access to jobs and services.
The comment served as a citizen request for improved transit service; staff did not present formal transit funding in this mock session but noted that locating housing near transit is a stated project goal.
