The Metropolitan Transit Agency is proposing a number of changes on bus lines that will go into effect beginning in June, and the public has one more opportunity to voice their opinion.

The proposed cuts and cancellations are the transit agency’s way of dealing with a projected $100 million deficit in fiscal year 2009. According to an MTA spokesman, it costs $905 million to operate the transit lines while the agency only collects $341 million at the fare box. The rest of operations cost is subsidized by two half-cent sales tax measures.

Los Angeles Councilwoman Jan Perry unveiled original artwork, “Purple Heart,” last Thursday at a residential property dedicated solely to veterans of the U.S. Armed Services.

The large-scale mosaic mural was conceived and handmade by the many residents of Skid Row who participate in free workshops sponsored by Piece by Piece.