Metro News Release

For immediate release: October 15, 2009

Northern Virginia Transportation Commission, Metro to host public forum on proposed fiscal year 2011 budget

Metro’s budget shortfall the topic

The Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) and Metro will co-host a public forum to address critical budget issues including operating challenges and capital needs for the FY 2011 budget.

The forum will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at George Mason High School, 7124 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA. The program will begin at 6:30 p.m. Residents are encouraged to attend and participate in the forum.

NVTC Chairman, and Metro Board Member Christopher Zimmerman and Metro Second Vice Chairperson Catherine Hudgins will be joined by other Northern Virginia elected officials and decision-makers for the discussion.

Metro General Manager John Catoe will give a presentation that outlines Metro’s fiscal challenges as well as some proposed solutions. A public discussion will follow.

The cost of Metrobus, Metrorail and MetroAccess services is funded in part by passenger revenues and, in part, by subsidies provided by the District of Columbia, the State of Maryland and local jurisdictions in Virginia.


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News release issued at 11:13 am, October 15, 2009.