VRE Proposes Fare Hike; Public Hearings Set

Virginia Railway Express wants you to weigh in on a possible fare hike.

The agency has proposed a four percent fare increase and a $2 increase for Amtrak Step-Up tickets.

VRE says the increase will help close their budget gap. If approved, the new fares would go into effect in July.

Several public hearings will be held between Feb. 24 and March 5. They will be held on the following dates and locations:

  • Feb. 24
    Burke Centre Conservancy
    "The Commons" Community Center
    9837 Burke Pond Lane
    Burke, VA 22015
    7 p.m.
  • Feb. 25
    Crystal City Marriott
    Lincoln Room
    1999 Jefferson Davis Highway
    Arlington, VA 22202
    12 p.m.
  • Feb. 26
    Manassas City Hall
    City Council Chamber Room
    9027 Center Street
    Manassas, VA 22110
    7 p.m.
  • March 3
    P.R.T.C.
    Board Room, 2nd Floor
    14700 Potomac Mills Road
    Woodbridge, VA 22192
    7 p.m.
  • March 5
    Fredericksburg City Hall
    Council Chambers
    715 Princess Anne Street
    Fredericksburg, VA 22401
    7 p.m.

You can also comment online until March 6.

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