What's Hot: RFK Stadium Cleared For Demolition | Airbnb Unveils Icons
Metro Fares to Increase July 1
Proposed Metro fare increases announced back in January look like they will be going into effect on July 1. The fare increases, which are supposed to make up for a $116 million deficit, were approved by Metro’s board of directors on Thursday.
Here is a quick rundown:
- The base peak fare for rail riders would increase to $2.10 (from $1.95) and the maximum fare would increase 75 cents to $5.75. The base off-peak fare for rail riders would be $1.70, up from $1.60. The maximum off-peak fare would be $3.50.
- A 28-day unlimited pass would be made available on SmarTrip cards. It would cost $230, which many opponents say would not save regular commuters any money.
- The $9 one-day pass will be replaced by an unlimited pass that will run riders $14.
- Bus fares will increase by 10 cents for SmarTrip riders; those who pay cash will be charged an extra 20 cents.
This article originally published at https://dc.urbanturf.com/articles/blog/metro_fares_to_increase_july_1/5470.
Most Popular... This Week • Last 30 Days • Ever
Georgetown Metropolitan reported on Tuesday that the Instagram account for the nation... read »
A Home Equity Line of Credit, commonly referred to as HELOC, is a borrowing product t... read »
The National Park Service has given the green light for DC's 62 year-old stadium to b... read »
UrbanTurf continues our tour of neighborhood developments around the region as we tak... read »
A regular inclusion as one of DC's most expensive housing markets, Georgetown remains... read »
DC Real Estate Guides
Short guides to navigating the DC-area real estate market
We've collected all our helpful guides for buying, selling and renting in and around Washington, DC in one place. Start browsing below!
First-Timer Primers
Intro guides for first-time home buyers
Unique Spaces
Awesome and unusual real estate from across the DC Metro