901-636-6795
(Rebecca Garcia, Councilman Brown’s Assistant)
Joe.Brown@memphistn.gov
MBRU is proud that bus service has returned to New Chicago, Klondyke, & Smokey City through the new 31 Firestone route. But recent complaints from riders have us concerned. The small shuttle bus assigned to the route doesn’t display MATA’s colors or logos prominently, so it hasn’t been visible to riders in the neighborhood. We still don’t have night, weekend, and holiday service. And most importantly, it still doesn’t cover the under-served neighborhoods of South Memphis that the old route did.
So, we’re urging supporters to call Councilman Joe Brown, the City Council liaison to MATA, at 901-636-6795, or email him at Joe.Brown@memphistn.gov. Joe Brown is a longtime supporter of the 31, and as the Council liaison to MATA, he has the power to push for a route that serves the whole community. When you call, you’ll speak to his assistant, Rebecca Garcia. Leave a message for Councilman Brown that Memphis needs a fully-funded 31 bus that we can all be proud of!
Remember, our next general meeting is this Saturday, September 9th from 12-2 PM! Because the Cossitt Library is undergoing renovations, we’ll be meeting instead at the Memphis Center for Independent Living, 1633 Madison Ave. It’s across the street from Cash Saver, and accessible via the #2 bus. Hope to see you there! :
MBRU is proud that bus service has returned to New Chicago, Klondyke, & Smokey City through the new 31 Firestone route. But recent complaints from riders have us concerned. The small shuttle bus assigned to the route doesn’t display MATA’s colors or logos prominently, so it hasn’t been visible to riders in the neighborhood. We still don’t have night, weekend, and holiday service. And most importantly, it still doesn’t cover the under-served neighborhoods of South Memphis that the old route did.
So, we’re urging supporters to call Councilman Joe Brown, the City Council liaison to MATA, at 901-636-6795, or email him at Joe.Brown@memphistn.gov. Joe Brown is a longtime supporter of the 31, and as the Council liaison to MATA, he has the power to push for a route that serves the whole community. When you call, you’ll speak to his assistant, Rebecca Garcia. Leave a message for Councilman Brown that Memphis needs a fully-funded 31 bus that we can all be proud of!
Remember, our next general meeting is this Saturday, September 9th from 12-2 PM! Because the Cossitt Library is undergoing renovations, we’ll be meeting instead at the Memphis Center for Independent Living, 1633 Madison Ave. It’s across the street from Cash Saver, and accessible via the #2 bus. Hope to see you there!