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@Michael. I understand your concerns but what is the alternative to cutting service at some point. WMATA with the fare increase that took effect on July 1, is near what it can charge during the off peak without approaching diminishing returns. The increase before the last one from two years ago took peak fares to a very high level and the last fare increase kept up with inflation. The local jurisdicitons are tapped out and the bus system has taken its share of hits. Why should the rail system be immune to cuts. Look at the NTD data on the cost of operation of Metrorail it is very high compared to peer systems. My preference would be attack the cost structure of Metrorail before cutting service but I don't think it is prudent to take Metro service cuts off the table. Playing devils advocate, remember the he GM already has the flexibility to modify bus service without Board approval so why not the same for raiL?

by ArlingtonTraveler on Jul 11, 2012 4:26 pm • link • report

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