Metro’s FY2022 proposed budget has been in the news lately because it proposes drastic measures to reduce a large funding gap due to COVID-19. The proposals include eliminating Metrorail service on the weekends systemwide and cutting bus routes. The E4 bus route, the only uptown crosstown route, is one proposed for elimination. Other proposed bus service changes include elimination of the E2 Ivy City-Fort Totten route and modifications to other routes servicing Fort Totten metro station. The budget proposal also includes a recommendation regarding shifting more maintenance costs to the capital budget.

Metro officials hope there will be federal funding relief to stave off drastic cuts. There will be public hearings and a public comment period on the proposed budget so stay tuned for that.

h/t Gavin Baker