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I think if a special 25cent fare was proposed to all lines in support of a new river crossing ONLY, that most metro riders would gladly pay it, but then again I have disposable income so I might not be in touch with ALL riders. If we use time in our favor, and not against us (as was the case in Silverline) by preparing for the future with a special fund, then the next improvement won't be such a subsidized/politicized mess.

250 million trips x 10 years x 0.25cents = 625 million dollars from a special fund
Add in a toll backed bond for the road portion of the bridge
Add in assistance from Feds/MD/VA of about 250 million

And you could wisely fund a 2-3 billion dollar connection in the 2020s between Bethesda/Silver Line/Orange Line(DC Express)which will allow Arlington orange line/blue line cross by itself

I wrote about this on TTC if you want more info (sorry GGW for referencing my site)

by Tysons Engineer on Jun 25, 2012 3:35 pm • link • report

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