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I voted against across the board increases charges for bike lockers and the daily parking rates despite the fact that I walk from metro to my office and my home to Metro. I am torn between thinking these rates should be demand-based and thinking car/bike storage at Metro stations ought to be free. Demand-based fees would maximize revenue, but free parking/lockers would encourage ridership. Encouraging ridership helps build political support for Metro, increases fare revenue, and keeps more cars off the road.

I realize that free parking is a pipe dream as many garages are paid for with the revenue they generate and free parking would generate insatiable demand. Ideally, the parking cost would be much higher and the Metro ride itself free.

by Stanton Park on Mar 18, 2010 2:58 pm • link • report

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