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Ocala
Wednesday, May 1, 2024

SunTran to hold community meetings regarding route changes

The City of Ocala will host a public meeting to discuss proposed changes to SunTran bus routes.

The meeting will be held Thursday, May 13 at the building next to Ocala Union Station, 533 N.E. First Ave., previously occupied by Dee Dee’s Diner.

The purpose of this meeting is to solicit input from the community about route changes for the SunTran system and answer questions about these potential changes.

The meeting will be conducted as three separate presentation times. Each session will contain the same information. Meeting times Thursday, May 13 are as follows:

  • 10 a.m. to noon
  • 2 to 4 p.m.
  • 6 to 8 p.m.

Presentations will provide an overview of the project. PowerPoint presentations will be made available in English, Spanish and Chinese. Following the presentation, city staff will be available to discuss the bus routes and answer questions. This meeting is free and open to the public.

Social distancing measures will be implemented. Guests entering public buildings are encouraged to wear face coverings that fit snugly over the nose and mouth.

For individuals unable to or uncomfortable with attending meetings in person, written comments can be submitted by emailing sneal@ocalafl.org or mailed, attention S. Neal, to 201 S.E. Third Street, Second Floor, Ocala, FL 34471. All public comments must be submitted by June 1, 5 p.m. All comments submitted will be considered public record.

For more information, please contact the City of Ocala Transit Manager, Steven Neal, at sneal@ocalafl.org or call (352) 629-8286.