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I just found out about this, and for what it's worth I'm dropping my plans for the night and going to this last Open House that the WMATA is hosting. I entreat all of you who live in the area & who ride Metro (or know someone who does) to come out and make your voices & opinion(s) heard. (Even if you disagree w/my personal POV. :))
The situation is this:
It seems that Metro is having trouble meeting its 2010 fiscal year budget, so they're trying to decide whether or not to cut their bus & train services in PG County & DC, or raise their overall fare prices in general. The resulting decision would take effect in June, and TONIGHT is the last time they're having a town-hall-style meeting, open to the public, on this issue.
That's right- they're -actually asking- for the public's opinion. So if you (or someone you know/love) depends on Metro like I do, think about what you wanna say on your way over & go on up to 'em tonight make a difference. :)))) Even if you have something to say that might not necessarily be about the main issue at hand, their ears (as well as their hearts & minds- hopefully ) will be OPEN tonight..!
It's a GREAT opportunity to get Metro to actually HEAR you. ^_^
If enough of us show up, bring our A-games, arm ourselves w /intelligence, smiling faces, & a little patience, I bet we can get some real good done. :):)
For more information, here's the WMATA page on the subject:
http://www.wmata.com/about_metro/news/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?ReleaseID=2520
Here's hopin' all goes well, and that I might see one or two of you out there w/me tonight. ;D
♥
Nae
The situation is this:
It seems that Metro is having trouble meeting its 2010 fiscal year budget, so they're trying to decide whether or not to cut their bus & train services in PG County & DC, or raise their overall fare prices in general. The resulting decision would take effect in June, and TONIGHT is the last time they're having a town-hall-style meeting, open to the public, on this issue.
That's right- they're -actually asking- for the public's opinion. So if you (or someone you know/love) depends on Metro like I do, think about what you wanna say on your way over & go on up to 'em tonight make a difference. :)))) Even if you have something to say that might not necessarily be about the main issue at hand, their ears (as well as their hearts & minds- hopefully ) will be OPEN tonight..!
It's a GREAT opportunity to get Metro to actually HEAR you. ^_^
If enough of us show up, bring our A-games, arm ourselves w /intelligence, smiling faces, & a little patience, I bet we can get some real good done. :):)
For more information, here's the WMATA page on the subject:
http://www.wmata.com/about_metro/news/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?ReleaseID=2520
Here's hopin' all goes well, and that I might see one or two of you out there w/me tonight. ;D
♥
Nae
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