8 minutes between Metro trains at rush hour?! And 15 minutes during non-peak times?!

You may have seen articles in the media about the just released proposed WMATA budget. If not, here are a couple of links to bring you up-to-date.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dr-gridlock/wp/2016/11/01/heres-what-the-metrorail-budget-would-mean-line-by-line/

http://greatergreaterwashington.org/post/34036/metros-latest-budget-proposal-includes-huge-cuts-to-rail-and-bus-service/

http://www.bizjournals.com/washington/news/2016/10/31/reality-check-metros-proposed-budget-will-slash.html

http://wtop.com/tracking-metro-24-7/2016/10/whats-behind-metros-fare-hike-service-cut-proposals/slide/1/

Unfortunately, the proposed budget, if passed, means very long gaps between trains at White Flint.  During peak hours, trains will come every 8 minutes.  (Currently, the goal is a train at White Flint every 6 minutes during rush hour.)  During non-peak hours, trains would come every 15 minutes.  (Currently, the non-peak goal is a train every  6 to 18  minutes depending on the time of day.)

Stay tuned for more information on this issue as well as ways you can provide your opinion to WMATA on these service cuts.