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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=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. [/quote]

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? [/quote]

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. [/quote]

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? [/quote]

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