People speak out against Jefferson City transit cuts

In this March 2012 file photo, a Jefftran bus runs its route in Jefferson City.
In this March 2012 file photo, a Jefftran bus runs its route in Jefferson City.

More than 90 people filled the City Council chambers Thursday to show their opposition to proposed transit cuts.

About 27 people spoke against the potential cuts to the city's transit system that are included in the mayor's proposed budget.

"It's going to hurt a lot of us," said Herbert Reed. "There's a lot of us (who) depend on these buses ... What are we going to do?"

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