CHARLOTTE – The Charlotte Area Transit System is holding a public meeting to get comments and suggestions on its express bus services Thursday, Oct. 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The meeting takes place in the Francis Auditorium of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Main Library, 310 N. Tryon St., in uptown Charlotte.

The transit system is developing its 2013-2018 Countywide Transit System Plan. The plan will contain recommendations for improving and/or expanding express bus service and infrastructure, such as new bus routes, adjustments to existing service and locations of new park-and-ride lots.

Those who can’t attend the meeting may e-mail comments to transit officials at telltransit@ci.charlotte.nc.us.