ATLANTA (AP) — Metro Atlanta's transit system plans to hold a series of public hearings to gather input on proposed route modifications.

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority plans to hold public hearings starting on Monday. Other hearings will take place on Tuesday and Thursday this week.

Modifications to bus routes and new Clayton County routes are being proposed for Dec. 12.

The public hearings will be held in Atlanta on Monday, Decatur on Tuesday and in Riverdale on Thursday.

People unable to attend the hearings can submit comments by email.

Responses must be submitted no later than Sept. 3.