The Cost to Ride: What does it take to get to fare-free transit?
In this webinar, leaders from across the Greater Washington region will discuss efforts to lower the cost of public transportation and improve the quality of service for riders. Topics will include the Greater Richmond Transit Company's ongoing zero-fare experiment, – the largest in Virginia – RideOn's fare-free pilot in Montgomery County, Maryland, and the proposed Metro for DC legislation in Washington, D.C. The webinar will include time for Q&A.
Speakers:
Julie Timm, CEO of the Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) Jane Lyons, Maryland Advocacy Manager at the Coalition for Smarter Growth (CSG) Chris Laskowski, Legislative Director to DC Councilmember Charles Allen
Moderator: Ron Thompson, Policy Officer, Greater Greater Washington
Date and time: 12:00pm-1:00pm on Wednesday, March 9 Cost: Free! |