Posts tagged Fares
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A bill before the DC Council would decriminalize fare evasion. Here’s why activists say it’s necessary.
As Metro cracks down on fare evasion, this decriminalization act would remove the criminal penalty and lower the maximum fine to $100. Local activists and councilmembers say the current policies have a disproportionate racial impact. Keep reading…
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Your recommendation for a better Metro pass is…
I asked, and you answered: here are the results of the survey I set up to collect riders' thoughts on WMATA's current and potential pass products. What do you think of the recommendations? Keep reading…
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Look at these 9 cool transit smart cards from around the US
Did you know Boston's “Charlie Card” is named after a fictional character? A folk song recounts the plight of a man (Charlie) trapped forever on the Boston subway system because he cannot pay the five cents required to exit. Keep reading…
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Your recommendations, and a few more questions, for Metro unlimited passes
Recently we asked readers how Metro could improve its unlimited passes for commuters and visitors. You gave us some great feedback, which we've rounded up here — and now you have the opportunity to weigh in further! Keep reading…
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How could Metro improve its unlimited passes?
Metro wants to improve its unlimited passes for both commuters and visitors, and they want to hear from you. What do you think Metro should do to make this work? Keep reading…
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Ray LaHood recommends dedicated Metro funding, a smaller board, and poorly-thought-through bus fare hikes and service cuts
There's no need to recommend cutting bus service and reducing riders to save money, but improving things takes political will — which LaHood's report was supposed to aid with. Keep reading…
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Because of Metro’s $0.25 increase, I’m walking, biking, ride hailing more
Over the two weeks since the WMATA systemwide fare increases went into effect, I have noticed the subtle effect they are having on my mode choice and travel behavior. When it comes to daily decisions on how to get around, as the old adage goes, perception is reality. Keep reading…
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Metro’s union is right: Bus to rail transfer fares are unfair
ATU Local 689, the union representing most WMATA employees, recently released a detailed proposal for improving Metro. Its suggestion of a flat fare got most of the press attention, but it has 13 other proposals, many excellent. One I agree with completely: making transfers free between bus and rail. Keep reading…
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Should Metro switch to zones? (No.)
Last week, a suggestion to charge riders a flat fare no matter where in the Metro system they travel surfaced, we ran a post saying that's not a good idea. One alternative that came up was using a zone system, which would charge based on how many times a passenger traveled into a new region in the system. But Metro shouldn't do that, either. Keep reading…
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What I learned from my first month using a Metro Select Pass
I recently moved to Capitol Hill and started taking transit to work again. I was excited to finally be able to use the Metro Select Pass, a variable value pass designed for people who use Metro daily. I kept data on my travels for the month of March. Here's what I learned. Keep reading…