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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I haven't ridden on a train in years.

$7 one way for me to travel just a few stations down the blue line during rush hour.

Not worth it for me.[/quote]

The value proposition for public transit is inexpensive and efficient transportation; WMATA seems forever invested in catering to the niche market of tourists riding between DCA and the Smithsonian and the elusive suburban commuters willing to forgo the comfort of their own vehicles. Clearly not working. [/quote]

When I moved from Boston to DC I was shocked at the cost of public transit here. I think prices are propped up by federal worker transit subsidies, which don't change as prices do. Almost everyone I know as a fed takes metro, vs apparently nobody on this board, because our salaries are pretty modest but that's a nice money saving perk. Even the contractors in our office drive because they aren't weighing free metro against paying for parking. Great for us, bad for prices. [/quote]

Aw, I did take the T when I lived in Boston, but DC is just wayyyy more car friendly.

Many of WMATAs dysfunction stems from its funding structure, leading to a lack of coordination, accountability, and fiscal responsibility.

No reason to take Metro when it's not much more to just drive and pay for parking.[/quote]

If your job pays for metro it's way more to drive and pay for parking!

The proposal to space trains out 30 minutes on weekdays and cut 1/3 of bus routes is really grim though. That will drive away even lots of loyal fed commuters and cut off a bunch of less expensive neighborhoods.[/quote]

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