metro is losing $400,000 /day because of the shutdown

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Maybe if it didn't tolerate all the fare-jumpers (especially the ones on the buses) and enforced their own rules, there wouldn't be such a shortfall.

Sure, it would be $399,950/day. Plus $10k in costs to catch, detain and prosecute all the jumpers.

That's true. Why prosecute anyone at all? $$$$ in costs. Everyone should just do whatever they please.

[Anonymous]

So to summarize: metro fares are so high that only people whose employers subsidize it (feds) can afford to ride.

It’s so much cheaper and quicker for me to drive to work.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:You mean because it’s finally not an over-crowded cess pit of humanity during rush hour?

All public transit gets crowded during rush hour. But I ride metro every day and never thought it was a cess pit of humanity. I'm just glad I don't have to sit in traffic for 40 minutes each way. And yes, now metro is pretty empty. Which is sad. The shutdown is affecting everything in the DC area.

So you’re saying all public transits are overcrowded hell holes during rush hour during normal operations. Look on the bright side - it’s flu season, and less crowding means everyone is less lightly to get sick.

No, I'm saying that I'm not a sensitive snowflake, and that staying on a crowded train doesn't bother me. But I understand that other people find it difficult, and those are the kind of people who prefer driving commutes (I hate to drive in traffic.)

Maybe I'm a sensitive snowflake, but the emptier trains these days are 1000x more pleasant than before. You know it's true and you agree with me, it just doesn't jive with your politics.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So the government is saving $400k/day because it's the one who is paying for the feds' metro fares.

So metro will have millions less available to fix trains and tracks, putting rider's lives in danger, never mind the inconvenience of delayed trains. You celebrate that because you drive your SUV to work and don't care about public transportation or the environment.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You mean because it’s finally not an over-crowded cess pit of humanity during rush hour?

All public transit gets crowded during rush hour. But I ride metro every day and never thought it was a cess pit of humanity. I'm just glad I don't have to sit in traffic for 40 minutes each way. And yes, now metro is pretty empty. Which is sad. The shutdown is affecting everything in the DC area.

So you’re saying all public transits are overcrowded hell holes during rush hour during normal operations. Look on the bright side - it’s flu season, and less crowding means everyone is less lightly to get sick.

No, I'm saying that I'm not a sensitive snowflake, and that staying on a crowded train doesn't bother me. But I understand that other people find it difficult, and those are the kind of people who prefer driving commutes (I hate to drive in traffic.)

Maybe I'm a sensitive snowflake, but the emptier trains these days are 1000x more pleasant than before. You know it's true and you agree with me, it just doesn't jive with your politics.

Will they be pleasant when metro has to raise fares, cut service, or ignore track and train improvements/maintenance to make up for budget shortfalls?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You mean because it’s finally not an over-crowded cess pit of humanity during rush hour?

All public transit gets crowded during rush hour. But I ride metro every day and never thought it was a cess pit of humanity. I'm just glad I don't have to sit in traffic for 40 minutes each way. And yes, now metro is pretty empty. Which is sad. The shutdown is affecting everything in the DC area.

So you’re saying all public transits are overcrowded hell holes during rush hour during normal operations. Look on the bright side - it’s flu season, and less crowding means everyone is less lightly to get sick.

No, I'm saying that I'm not a sensitive snowflake, and that staying on a crowded train doesn't bother me. But I understand that other people find it difficult, and those are the kind of people who prefer driving commutes (I hate to drive in traffic.)

Maybe I'm a sensitive snowflake, but the emptier trains these days are 1000x more pleasant than before. You know it's true and you agree with me, it just doesn't jive with your politics.

Will they be pleasant when metro has to raise fares, cut service, or ignore track and train improvements/maintenance to make up for budget shortfalls?

Yes. Less people always means more pleasant. No one goes on these trains hoping it would packed to the gills; "but at least Metro is going to make budget..." etc.

--> when you're so intent on your partisan politics, you can't even admit to a simple truth.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You mean because it’s finally not an over-crowded cess pit of humanity during rush hour?

All public transit gets crowded during rush hour. But I ride metro every day and never thought it was a cess pit of humanity. I'm just glad I don't have to sit in traffic for 40 minutes each way. And yes, now metro is pretty empty. Which is sad. The shutdown is affecting everything in the DC area.

So you’re saying all public transits are overcrowded hell holes during rush hour during normal operations. Look on the bright side - it’s flu season, and less crowding means everyone is less lightly to get sick.

No, I'm saying that I'm not a sensitive snowflake, and that staying on a crowded train doesn't bother me. But I understand that other people find it difficult, and those are the kind of people who prefer driving commutes (I hate to drive in traffic.)

Maybe I'm a sensitive snowflake, but the emptier trains these days are 1000x more pleasant than before. You know it's true and you agree with me, it just doesn't jive with your politics.

Will they be pleasant when metro has to raise fares, cut service, or ignore track and train improvements/maintenance to make up for budget shortfalls?

Yes. Less people always means more pleasant. No one goes on these trains hoping it would packed to the gills; "but at least Metro is going to make budget..." etc.

--> when you're so intent on your partisan politics, you can't even admit to a simple truth.

When metro cuts service or trains are delayed because budget shortfalls mean they haven't been maintained and break down or fires break out in tunnels, there are NOT GOING TO BE FEWER riders on an individual train. That is the simple truth that you are closing your eyes to. Have you never experienced riding during a major delay? Doesn't matter what time of day it is, when a train is delayed 20 minutes it will be packed to the gills.

I swear, people are so shortsighted it's incredible. Look at the big picture, folks, not just your own comfortable little world.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You mean because it’s finally not an over-crowded cess pit of humanity during rush hour?

All public transit gets crowded during rush hour. But I ride metro every day and never thought it was a cess pit of humanity. I'm just glad I don't have to sit in traffic for 40 minutes each way. And yes, now metro is pretty empty. Which is sad. The shutdown is affecting everything in the DC area.

So you’re saying all public transits are overcrowded hell holes during rush hour during normal operations. Look on the bright side - it’s flu season, and less crowding means everyone is less lightly to get sick.

No, I'm saying that I'm not a sensitive snowflake, and that staying on a crowded train doesn't bother me. But I understand that other people find it difficult, and those are the kind of people who prefer driving commutes (I hate to drive in traffic.)

Maybe I'm a sensitive snowflake, but the emptier trains these days are 1000x more pleasant than before. You know it's true and you agree with me, it just doesn't jive with your politics.

Will they be pleasant when metro has to raise fares, cut service, or ignore track and train improvements/maintenance to make up for budget shortfalls?

Yes. Less people always means more pleasant. No one goes on these trains hoping it would packed to the gills; "but at least Metro is going to make budget..." etc.

--> when you're so intent on your partisan politics, you can't even admit to a simple truth.

When metro cuts service or trains are delayed because budget shortfalls mean they haven't been maintained and break down or fires break out in tunnels, there are NOT GOING TO BE FEWER riders on an individual train. That is the simple truth that you are closing your eyes to. Have you never experienced riding during a major delay? Doesn't matter what time of day it is, when a train is delayed 20 minutes it will be packed to the gills.

I swear, people are so shortsighted it's incredible. Look at the big picture, folks, not just your own comfortable little world.

Dear god, did you miss your meds or drink too much coffee this morning? ZOMG THE METRO IS LOSING $$$$A DAY AND HOW DARE YOU SUGGEST IT'S NOT ALL DOOM AND GLOOM....

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So to summarize: metro fares are so high that only people whose employers subsidize it (feds) can afford to ride.

It’s so much cheaper and quicker for me to drive to work.

Yeah, no. More like the largest employer is currently 1/4 not working, reducing the number of people who would be taking the metro. You really think $10 per day on metro is more than (a) car payment (b) car maintenance (c) tolls (d) gas and (e) parking? Really?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You mean because it’s finally not an over-crowded cess pit of humanity during rush hour?

All public transit gets crowded during rush hour. But I ride metro every day and never thought it was a cess pit of humanity. I'm just glad I don't have to sit in traffic for 40 minutes each way. And yes, now metro is pretty empty. Which is sad. The shutdown is affecting everything in the DC area.

So you’re saying all public transits are overcrowded hell holes during rush hour during normal operations. Look on the bright side - it’s flu season, and less crowding means everyone is less lightly to get sick.

No, I'm saying that I'm not a sensitive snowflake, and that staying on a crowded train doesn't bother me. But I understand that other people find it difficult, and those are the kind of people who prefer driving commutes (I hate to drive in traffic.)

Maybe I'm a sensitive snowflake, but the emptier trains these days are 1000x more pleasant than before. You know it's true and you agree with me, it just doesn't jive with your politics.

Will they be pleasant when metro has to raise fares, cut service, or ignore track and train improvements/maintenance to make up for budget shortfalls?

Yes. Less people always means more pleasant. No one goes on these trains hoping it would packed to the gills; "but at least Metro is going to make budget..." etc.

--> when you're so intent on your partisan politics, you can't even admit to a simple truth.

When metro cuts service or trains are delayed because budget shortfalls mean they haven't been maintained and break down or fires break out in tunnels, there are NOT GOING TO BE FEWER riders on an individual train. That is the simple truth that you are closing your eyes to. Have you never experienced riding during a major delay? Doesn't matter what time of day it is, when a train is delayed 20 minutes it will be packed to the gills.

I swear, people are so shortsighted it's incredible. Look at the big picture, folks, not just your own comfortable little world.

Dear god, did you miss your meds or drink too much coffee this morning? ZOMG THE METRO IS LOSING $$$$A DAY AND HOW DARE YOU SUGGEST IT'S NOT ALL DOOM AND GLOOM....

If you missed a huge chunk of your yearly budget what would you cut back on?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So to summarize: metro fares are so high that only people whose employers subsidize it (feds) can afford to ride.

It’s so much cheaper and quicker for me to drive to work.

Yeah, no. More like the largest employer is currently 1/4 not working, reducing the number of people who would be taking the metro. You really think $10 per day on metro is more than (a) car payment (b) car maintenance (c) tolls (d) gas and (e) parking? Really?

Actually it is. Especially if you have to pay to park at metro stations. Nearly everyone already has a car. So it’s really gas and parking costs vs metros high rates and high parking fees. I don’t have tolls.

Have you compares metro rates to other subway systems? West falls church to Farragut West is $3.95. Reston to Farragut west is $6. Plus $5 for parking. I drive for less and there’s less delays.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So to summarize: metro fares are so high that only people whose employers subsidize it (feds) can afford to ride.

It’s so much cheaper and quicker for me to drive to work.

Yeah, no. More like the largest employer is currently 1/4 not working, reducing the number of people who would be taking the metro. You really think $10 per day on metro is more than (a) car payment (b) car maintenance (c) tolls (d) gas and (e) parking? Really?

Actually it is. Especially if you have to pay to park at metro stations. Nearly everyone already has a car. So it’s really gas and parking costs vs metros high rates and high parking fees. I don’t have tolls.

Have you compares metro rates to other subway systems? West falls church to Farragut West is $3.95. Reston to Farragut west is $6. Plus $5 for parking. I drive for less and there’s less delays.

So you're generalizing from your own situation in which you don't have tolls, apparently don't accrue extra wear and tear on your car, and have some sweetheart parking deal in Farragut?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So to summarize: metro fares are so high that only people whose employers subsidize it (feds) can afford to ride.

It’s so much cheaper and quicker for me to drive to work.

Yeah, no. More like the largest employer is currently 1/4 not working, reducing the number of people who would be taking the metro. You really think $10 per day on metro is more than (a) car payment (b) car maintenance (c) tolls (d) gas and (e) parking? Really?

Actually it is. Especially if you have to pay to park at metro stations. Nearly everyone already has a car. So it’s really gas and parking costs vs metros high rates and high parking fees. I don’t have tolls.

Have you compares metro rates to other subway systems? West falls church to Farragut West is $3.95. Reston to Farragut west is $6. Plus $5 for parking. I drive for less and there’s less delays.

So you're generalizing from your own situation in which you don't have tolls, apparently don't accrue extra wear and tear on your car, and have some sweetheart parking deal in Farragut?

You can argue all day. But for most people it’s cheaper to drive. Some might like not driving but it’s at the expense of your time. Metro is not fast.

[Anonymous]

The transit authority is losing money because of the shutdown - who cares

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The transit authority is losing money because of the shutdown - who cares

Decent people?