This was originally posted to the Adams Morgan Listserv on January 30, 2019, as message #50468, groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/AdamsMorgan/conversations/messages/50468
Similar to the dog park at 11St. and Bark, we must face what are “DC Values” and how the affect policy choices. The price of DC’s “privilege economy” from Initiative 77 to Metro late night hours are coming to a head.
“All of us made a substantial commitment to making sure that Metro has what it needs,” Bowser said. “We didn’t go through all of that so we have a system that can’t support our workers, can’t support our businesses and can’t support our people.”
FTA: Metro to suffer financial hardship if it restores late-night service <www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/fta-metro-to-suffer-financial-hardship-if-it-restores-late-night-service/2019/01/29/779a048c-2403-11e9-90cd-dedb0c92dc17_story.html?utm_term=.3df74b…>
By Robert McCartney <www.washingtonpost.com/people/robert-mccartney/>
January 29 at 6:44 PM
The Federal Transit Administration has warned Metro it could face financial hardship if it yields to pressure from the District by restoring late-night service, saying doing so would risk safety by reducing time for maintenance..
In a letter sent this month, the FTA said it may have to postpone certifying a new Metro safety oversight agency if late-night service is extended. That would further delay the lifting of FTA sanctions that have held up millions in federal transportation funds to the District, Maryland and Virginia.
The FTA’s warning adds to pressure on Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) and Metro Board Chairman Jack Evans to drop their insistence on extending service hours, especially on weekends. The District says restoring late-night service is vital to support the city’s restaurants, clubs and other nightlife….