Posts by William Reckley — Guest Contributor

William Reckley is an American University alumnus with a degree in International Development. Originally from Frederick, MD, he has been interested in public transportation in DC since he first stepped foot on a Metro train with his dad when he was little.

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  American U tuition will cover unlimited Metro rides

  TransitBy William Reckley (Guest Contributor) July 7, 2016 20

  Back in December, WMATA and American University proposed a program that would allow students to pay a discounted rate for unlimited rides on both bus and rail. A student referendum and months of planning later, the pilot program is a reality. It launches this coming school year.    Keep reading…

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  Metro student passes may be on the way

  TransitBy William Reckley (Guest Contributor) December 31, 2015 12

  Five years ago, WMATA and American University teamed up to provide student SmarTrip cards, the goal being to eventually offer discounted student fares. But the program never expanded past its pilot. Will rekindling the effort mean more students on Metro?   Keep reading…