k957

2008-06-10

National Dump the Pump - June 19th - Metro Support

Metro is giving out free metro passes in support of the third annual National Dump the Pump Day. They'll be handing them out at Metro Ride locations (see link), at the Galleria on Saturday afternoon of June 14th. Alternatively, they will even mail them to you - all you need to do for that to happen is send your Name/Full address via email, with a subject of "Free Pass".

need money, will travel

So, more Americans are taking public transit, the longstanding romance with cars is waning, even the king of conspicuous consumption is not immune. I thinks it's great that some politicians are supporting transportation, but it's sad to hear that at the same time metro is having some major money woes, especially since ridership has been rising for years. I wouldn't spite metro some more $$ (taxes, fares) - even with the spotty business surrounding the Cross County Extension. I guess we'll see what comes as a result of the June 17-25 Public Hearings on fare changes