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Monday, March 31, 2003
Can We Avoid a Fare Hike?
Join the Washington Regional Network for Livable Neighborhoods (WRN) for presentations and a discussion about how to best address Metro’s funding problems and improve service. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has proposed raising bus and rail fares to meet half of a $48 million operating budget shortfall. WRN Executive Director Cheryl Cort will present its proposal to meet the budget deficit without raising fares. Metro board members from D.C., Maryland and Virginia also will discuss their views on fare hikes, service changes and opportunities for improved performance of the transit system.
The event takes place Wednesday, April 2, at the University of the District of Columbia at 4200 Connecticut Ave. NW, Bldg. 44 A-03 (Van Ness/UDC Metro Station: from the UDC Metro exit, turn left then right on Van Ness Street and go to the second building on the right).
Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m.; the discussion starts at 7 p.m. To RSVP, call 202/667–5445 or send an e-mail here.
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