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<p class="MsoNormal">Metro is inviting the public to provide feedback on its proposed FY2018 Operating Budget, a proposal aimed at rightsizing rail and bus services to support current ridership, as well as the Capital Improvement Plan and Federal Grant Applications.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The proposed budget seeks to close a $290 million budget gap with shared sacrifice between state and local governments, Metro personnel and customers. The proposal calls for the District, Maryland and Virginia to contribute a total of $130
million more than they did last year. Metro is also proposing $50 million in cost savings by eliminating positions and taking other cost cutting actions. Fares for riders would go up between $0.10 and $0.25 for rail and bus trips, while service is rightsized
to fit current ridership levels.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Several key initiatives are being considered including:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Increase in Metrorail rush hour and non-rush hour fares<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Increase in regular and express Metrobus fares<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Replace 1-day rail pass with new 1-day unlimited rail/bus pass<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Adjust train service during weekday rush hour<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Reduce train service during non-rush hour and weekends<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Eliminate or modify bus routes in the District, Maryland and Virginia<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>To view the full dockets and for more information about the operating budget, visit
<a href="https://www.wmata.com/initiatives/budget/"><span style="font-weight:normal">wmata.com/budget</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Metro values the input of its customers and the Metro Board will take all comments into consideration prior to adopting the budget. The public is encouraged to comment by 9:00 a.m. on Monday, February 6, 2017 using one of the following
ways:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><b><a href="http://fy18budget.questionpro.com/"><span style="font-weight:normal">Take a survey or provide written comment online</span></a> at wmata.com/budget.</b><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Attend an open house Monday, January 30, 2017, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. and public hearing starting at 5:00 p.m. at Metro Headquarters Building, 600 Fifth St. NW, Washington DC 20001. Speaker
registration is onsite only and will close at 9:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We know that these proposed changes may impact you and your organization - please forward this information along to others who may be affected in your organization so that they can provide feedback. If you would also like printed brochures
about these proposed changes, please let me know.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Lisa Schooley<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>External Relations<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Email: <a href="mailto:lschooley@wmata.com">lschooley@wmata.com</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Direct line: (202) 962-1754<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">600 5th Street, NW<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Room 3E-11<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Washington DC 20001<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Harlow Solid Italic"">Jessica<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif">Jessica E. Barnes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif">Town Clerk<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif">Riverdale Park<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif">5008 Queensbury Road<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif">Riverdale Park, MD 20737<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif"><a href="http://www.riverdaleparkmd.info/">www.riverdaleparkmd.info</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif">301-927-6381<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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