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It’s time to talk about a regional tax to help fund Metro (DC area)

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

This let the system get sloppy in terms of finance, budgeting, and understanding why "WMATA is so successful at funding operations from farebox revenue." But there are over 20 operators of the various services, including private operators of bus lines. My solution: Step 1: creating a regional transport association.

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Revisiting the 11th Street Bridge Park project as an opportunity rather than a folly: a new revitalization agenda for East of the River, DC

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

The Economic Impact of Local Parks: An Examination of the Economic Impacts of Operations and Capital Spending on the United States Economy , National Recreation and Parks Association). But even before that I went back and forth on it. And if there is a lot of kid visitation, well kids don't spend money. I can't think of a worse walk.