| Annual Activity Timeline | Public Process | Service Planning Activities | |
| May | November/December | Preview of proposed service changes, public hearing date determined | Finalize service change proposals for public hearings |
| June | January | Public hearings advertised | Conduct Title VI Review |
| July | February | Service Councils convene public hearings | Receive public comments |
| August | March | Service Councils vote on proposals | Finalize program |
| September | April | Report with Council recommendations submitted to Metro Board | Prepare Board presentation of recommended changes |
| October/November | May | Present Board-approved changes to Service Councils |
Program Approval
Develop New Service Schedules |
| December | June | Shakeup – New schedules implemented |
Print Public Time Tables and Operator Assignments
Begin planning process for next schedule cycle |