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“Metro’s Board of Directors today voted to approve a $4.5B package of service and construction projects that delivers affordability, service and safety as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 budget. Highlights include cheaper late-night and weekend fares, maintaining service improvements especially for bus customers, and funding for the Silver Line Phase 2 service and the Potomac Yard Station. The budget also funds Metro’s capital program which has improved safety and reliability across the system.
“This budget supports the service our customers need now, while promoting Metro as the convenient, affordable transportation of choice as the region looks beyond the pandemic,” said Metro Board Chair Paul C. Smedberg. “The fare and service improvements recognize Metro’s integral role in the region’s economy and the need to adapt to changes in work and daily activities.”
“It is critical that we continue to invest in infrastructure improvements and rehabilitation of Metro’s aging tracks, tunnels and aerial structures,” said Metro General Manager Paul J. Wiedefeld. “We appreciate the funding and support of our local, state, and federal elected officials, businesses, and customers, as this work continues to renew and make safer the regional assets in our nation’s capital.”, the start of the next fiscal year.
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