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File #: HCC-237-FY23    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Action Item Status: Passed
File created: 1/31/2023 In control: City Council
On agenda: 2/6/2023 Final action: 2/6/2023
Title: Letter to WMATA Opposing Proposed Yellow Line Service Changes
Sponsors: Joseph Solomon, Rommel Sandino, Edouard Haba, Jimmy McClellan, Ben Simasek
Indexes: Legislative
Attachments: 1. SOLOMON_WMATA proposal for Yellow Line turnback
Related files: HCC-337-FY23

Submitted by: Joseph Solomon

Submitting Department: Legislative

Agenda Section: Action

 

Item Title:

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Letter to WMATA Opposing Proposed Yellow Line Service Changes

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Suggested Action:

recommendation

I move that the City Council authorize the Mayor to send correspondence to the WMATA Board of Directors opposing the proposed FY-2024 budget and related modifications to Yellow Line service.

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Summary Background:

WMATA FY2024 budget proposes to turn around Yellow Line at Mt. Vernon Square, ending direct transit to Virginia (Crystal City/AWS, and National Airport) for NE DC and North Prince George’s County residents.

 

<https://www.wmata.com/about/board/meetings/board-pdfs/upload/3A-FY2024-Budget-Public-Hearing-Authorization.pdf>

 

 

Next Steps:

Upon authorization, the City will send correspondence to WMATA.

 

Fiscal Impact:

N/A

 

City Administrator Comments:

For Council discussion/action. If approved, staff will work with the motion maker to refine the draft letter.

 

Community Engagement:

N/A

 

Strategic Goals:

Goal 3 - Promote a Safe and Vibrant Community

 

Legal Review Required?

N/A