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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: black">On Behalf of Brian
Miller<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">If anyone has any questions, please
feel free to contact me at </SPAN><A name=OLE_LINK836></A><A
name=OLE_LINK837><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Home: 703 664
0369</SPAN></B></A><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">,
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">, or WMATA’s customer
service.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: 15.75pt"><B><SPAN
style="COLOR: #0099cc; FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">Information about fare changes
effective July 1, 2014<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P>The Metro Board of Directors today approved an FY15 operating budget that
includes modest fare changes for Metrorail, Metrobus and MetroAccess starting in
July. The budget advances the Metro's strategic plan and includes funding
to provide safer, better, and more service, all while continuing safety
improvements, the rebuilding of the Metro system, increasing capacity, and
improving the effectiveness of the current rail and bus networks.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P><STRONG>Here is a summary of fare changes that will take effect July 1,
2014:</STRONG><o:p></o:p></P>
<P><STRONG>Metrorail</STRONG><o:p></o:p></P>
<UL type=disc>
<LI
style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1"
class=MsoNormal>Fares will increase an average of 3% (about 10 cents per
trip). Short trips of 3 miles or less will increase from $1.70 to $1.75
during off-peak and from $2.10 to $2.15 during rush hour.<o:p></o:p>
<LI
style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1"
class=MsoNormal>The maximum rail fare during rush hours will increase to
$5.90, from $5.75 today. The off-peak maximum will increase from $3.50
to $3.60.<o:p></o:p>
<LI
style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1"
class=MsoNormal>A $1 surcharge will continue to be applied for trips taken
with a paper farecard.<o:p></o:p>
<LI
style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1"
class=MsoNormal>Passes will increase to the following prices: <o:p></o:p>
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<LI
style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l3 level2 lfo1"
class=MsoNormal>Unlimited one-day pass $14.50<o:p></o:p>
<LI
style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l3 level2 lfo1"
class=MsoNormal>Unlimited 7-day pass $59.25<o:p></o:p>
<LI
style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l3 level2 lfo1"
class=MsoNormal>Unlimited 28-day pass $237.00<o:p></o:p>
<LI
style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l3 level2 lfo1"
class=MsoNormal>7-day "short trip" pass
$36.00<o:p></o:p></LI></UL></LI></UL>
<P><STRONG>Metrobus</STRONG><o:p></o:p></P>
<UL type=disc>
<LI
style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2"
class=MsoNormal>Regular bus fares will become $1.75, regardless of whether
using cash or SmarTrip. Today, fares are $1.60 for SmarTrip and $1.80
cash.<o:p></o:p>
<LI
style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2"
class=MsoNormal>Senior/disabled fares will increase to 85 cents, from 80 cents
today.<o:p></o:p>
<LI
style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2"
class=MsoNormal>There are no changes to existing transfer
discounts.<o:p></o:p>
<LI
style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2"
class=MsoNormal>The 7-Day regional bus pass will increase to $17.50, from
$16.00 today.<o:p></o:p></LI></UL>
<P><B>Parking</B><o:p></o:p></P>
<UL type=disc>
<LI
style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3"
class=MsoNormal>Parking rates will increase by 10 cents at all Metro-operated
facilit<SPAN style="COLOR: black">i</SPAN>es. <o:p></o:p>
<LI
style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3"
class=MsoNormal>At selected stations in Prince Georges County, parking rates
will increase an addition 50 cents (total of 60 cents).<o:p></o:p></LI></UL>
<P><STRONG>MetroAccess</STRONG><o:p></o:p></P>
<UL type=disc>
<LI
style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4"
class=MsoNormal>MetroAccess fares will continue to be 2x the fastest rail or
bus trip.<o:p></o:p>
<LI
style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4"
class=MsoNormal>The maximum MetroAccess fare will be lowered from $7 today to
$6.50.<o:p></o:p></LI></UL>
<P>Again, these new fares will take effect <STRONG>July 1, 2014.
</STRONG> If you have any questions, please contact Metro Customer Service
at (202) 637-7000.<SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Thanks,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Brian
Miller<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Metro
Access Advisory Committee<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P></DIV>
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