Posts tagged Fares
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One-quarter of Virginia’s transit systems operate fare free. Here’s why.
A number of Virginia’s transit agencies made buses free during the pandemic, and a lot of them are now making the change permanent. For many, it’s not only about providing a public service: it makes financial sense for the agency itself. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: New Union Station leadership proposes revitalization plan
Union Station officials offer plan to save beleaguered station. 100+ cyclists show support for bike lanes on Old Georgetown Road. Curbside Groceries steps in to fill gaps created by closed Bellevue grocery. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA considering zone-based fares for Metro
WMATA explores new fare systems as part of budget optimizations. MoCo Council appoints interim Planning Board. Free fares lead to rise in VRE ridership. Keep reading…
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Farewell to the old SmarTrip cards
As of Tuesday, March 1, pre-2012 SmarTrip cards will no longer be accepted at WMATA faregates and fareboxes. Keep reading…
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$100 transit subsidy proposal to be focus of DC Council hearing Wednesday
The Metro for DC Amendment Act would allow DC residents to get up to $100 per month in transit subsidies. Keep reading…
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Should Virginia bus systems go fare free permanently?
When the General Assembly created the Transit Rider Incentive Program (TRIP) as part of Gov. Ralph Northam’s 2020 transportation omnibus, the lion’s share of the funding was allocated to support new regional bus routes. With COVID’s cancellation of much commuter service across the commonwealth, those dollars are now being dedicated to TRIP’s secondary goal: fare free transit pilot projects. Keep reading…
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The good, the bad and the unexplained: what you need to know about the WMATA budget
Soon, WMATA will formally be asking riders and other members of the public to weigh in on its next budget. There’s a lot riders should understand, and weigh in on, in addition to proposed cuts or changes to bus service which have rightly attracted a lot of attention — some of which transit advocates have been requesting for years, and other items which are worrisome. Keep reading…
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WMATA may raise fares, restore some late-night hours, and offer free transfers. How equitable is this plan?
Monday morning, WMATA posted on its website a first look at the Fiscal Year 2021 budget, which General Manager Paul Wiedefeld will present to the board. It includes some major elements transit and equity advocates had been asking for, and some elements that cause concern. Keep reading…
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Seamless or stressful: Which future will we choose for our region’s transit network?
Transit operations across the Washington metro area are fragmented and don’t adequately match the region’s transport demands. The Washington area has 15 bus providers, two commuter rail operators, a regional subway system, streetcar service, commuter buses, paratransit, and a soon-to-be-delivered independent light rail service. Keep reading…
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More service and weekend flat fare: Here’s what’s in Metro’s 2020 draft budget
WMATA has released its 2018 budget this morning. Here are some of the highlights, courtesy of Stephen Repetski: Keep reading…