Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn is putting pressure on L.A. Metro to give everyday riders a formal say in how the system is run, using social media to rally transit users ahead of a key meeting later this month.
In photos and a statement posted to Facebook on Thursday, Hahn announced that Metro’s Ad Hoc Board Composition Committee will hold a special meeting on March 23 to consider changing who sits on the agency’s governing board. She repeated her call that “Metro riders should be on the metro board” and urged people who actually use buses and trains to show up, tune in, or call in to be heard. According to her post, members of the public will be able to attend in person, watch online, or phone in to offer public comment.
Hahn’s Post And The March 23 Meeting
In her Thursday Facebook post, Hahn singled out the March 23 special meeting as a chance to rethink who gets to make the big calls at Metro. She framed the issue in simple terms, arguing that the people who depend on the system every day deserve a voice at the decision table. The post included photos, a short message aimed directly at riders, and a breakdown of how to participate…