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July, 2006

New West Marin Stagecoach Schedule, More Service

The Marin County Transit District (MCTD) would like to announce the release of new West Marin Stagecoach schedules and map that will be effective July 1, 2006. Details on the new Stagecoach schedules and map are available at www.marintransit.org/stage.html
Service change highlights include:
¥ North Route 68 runs Monday - Saturday between Inverness, Pt Reyes Station, San Anselmo and San Rafael

¥ South Route runs between Bolinas, Stinson Beach and Marin City according to the following three unique schedules and routes:

61 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - via Shoreline Highway / Highway 1

61e on Wednesday and Friday - via Shoreline Highway / Highway 1 with extension to Pt. Reyes Station

61w on Saturday (year round) and Sunday (March 15 through November 15) - via Panoramic Highway / Pantoll Ranger Station

The Stagecoach service will be operating larger vehicles on all routes, with capacity of up to 34 passengers, 2 wheelchairs and 2-3 bikes on front racks.

Also, a public hearing has been scheduled for July 11, 2006 for the MCTD Board to consider the adoption of a fare increase on the West Marin Stagecoach. If approved, the following new fares would go into effect on August 1, 2006:

¥ Full-price fare of $2.00
¥ Discount fare of $1.00 for seniors (over 65), disabled passengers and youth (under 18)

¥ Children under 6 will continue to ride free and must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information on the Marin County Transit District, visit www.marintransit.org