The MBTA next week continues a series of more than 20 public hearings regarding proposed fare and service changes with four hearings in Lowell, Lynn, Boston, and Hingham. 

The public is encouraged to participate.  Times and locations  for next week's meetings are as follows:

Monday, February 6, Lowell- 5:00-7:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers, 375 Merrimack Street
Tuesday, February 7, Lynn- 6:00-8:00 PM, City Hall Auditorium, Main Floor, 3 City Hall Square
Wednesday, February 8, Boston- 4:30-6:30 PM, Shriners Hospital Auditorium, 51 Blossom Street
Wednesday, February 8, Hingham- 6:00-8:00 PM, Town Hall Sanborn Auditorium, 210 Central Street

For a full list of future public meetings and information, please visit MBTA.com/join the discussion.

Have your voice heard by sending an email with your questions, comments, and ideas to fareproposal@mbta.com.

The MBTA’s public outreach process continues with the acceptance of public comment through March 1, 2012 electronically at mbta.com, by email at fareproposal@mbta.com, via mail to MBTA, Ten Park Plaza, Boston, Ma  02116, Attention: Fare Proposal Committee, and by phone at 617-222-3200/ TTY (617) 222-5146. 

A final fare increase and service reduction recommendation will be made to the MBTA’s Board of Directors this spring and changes will be implemented on July 1, 2012.