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Also, if WMATA was a true RTA, VRE and the MARC lines would be under their control.

How does not running the commuter trains make WMATA less of a regional transit authority? And how would Metro running MARC and VRE improve any of the systems?

The thing is there is a lot of issues that afflict Metro, and they can't be all solved by a single bullet. Putting all transit under one organization still won't get it funding to make capital repairs (much less expensive new construction), it won't get VDOT or the SHA to build bus lanes faster, or make the board more responsive or less scared of Google. Having all transit under one organization won't make it easier for it to raise fares (it'd probably make it more difficult) -- though it might make fares more standardized.

by Wesley on Sep 29, 2009 6:00 pm • link • report

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