Posts tagged Wmata Board
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Breakfast links: Should DC block the Silver Line?
No money, no Silver Line?; Trim late night just temporarily?; Metro needs billions; Shelter limits; Fight for 15; New transportation top brass; Final ruling delayed for United; Dupont building rejected. Keep reading…
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Metro staff recommend closing at 11:30 weekdays, 1 am on weekends
WMATA staff are recommending that after SafeTrack ends, the Metro system adopt a new service schedule that ends at 11:30 pm Monday through Thursday and 1 am Friday and Saturday and runs between 8 am and 11 pm on Sunday. Reducing late night service will provide an additional eight hours per week for maintenance. Keep reading…
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Metro’s “pick your own price” pass will become permanent. Here are 3 ways it can continue to grow.
WMATA’s SelectPass, new this year, is a good deal for almost anyone who rides Metro daily. It’s been a pilot program, but soon will likely be permanent. Keep reading…
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A business group suggests Congress impose changes to Metro. Is that a good idea?
Congress should make WMATA unconstitutional, says a local business organization, unless DC, Maryland, and Virginia make changes to the agency. These could include smaller board of only transit experts instead of elected leaders, no arbitration for labor contracts, and a dedicated funding source. Keep reading…
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I don’t want the feds to take over Metro, but I think they might need to
On Wednesday, the Washington Post editorial board sparked a regional discussion by calling for the consideration of a heretofore radical idea: that Congress should consider imposing a financial control board on WMATA. That suggestion was amplified by WMATA Board Chair Jack Evans, who signaled his support for the idea. In a round-up of what Greater Greater Washington contributors… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Deal or no deal?
Gridlock at Metro; Closing time; New player in the HOT lanes; Statehood hopes and dreams; Advocate for riders; Mobile market lifeline; Synagogue on the go; Fallout over foliage. Keep reading…
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Should the feds take over Metro? It depends on these 3 questions.
On Tuesday night, The Washington Post put out an op-ed saying that the federal government should take over Metro. There are good reasons to consider this proposal, but also reasons to think it could be harmful. Keep reading…
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Why is there no Metro line on Columbia Pike?
Along the Metro tracks just south of Pentagon station, there are two dead-end tunnels that branch off in the direction of Columbia Pike. They were built so Metro could expand westward in the future, so why has the line never received serious consideration? Keep reading…
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Here’s what the public told the WMATA Board about the idea to permanently cut late-night Metro service
On Thursday, WMATA held a nine and a half-hour public hearing about its proposals to cut late-night Metro service. Lots of people turned out to say they depend on Metro, while others stressed an array of options to consider before moving forward with late-night cuts. Metro hearing. Think this doesn't mater to people? #wmata @nbcwashington pic.twitter.com/KZ6PeoCTMd—… Keep reading…
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Without more information, riders shouldn’t accept Metro late night cuts
In July, Metro proposed ending late-night service permanently to allow more time for maintenance beyond what it’s getting during SafeTrack. To really weigh whether this is the best option, the public needs much more information than what Metro has made available to date. Keep reading…