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WMATA to crack down on fare evaders as proposed bill seeks to offer $100 transit voucher for qualified residents

THE AFRO — “The region needs to decide what we want Metro to be, and fare policy should be part of the conversation,” said General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Randy Clarke, in a press release. “Many people have mentioned going to a fare-free model, but fare-free does not mean free. There are costs associated with running the community’s transit system and therefore the necessary revenues must exist to deliver the services the community needs.”
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By Michelle Richardson | Special to the AFRO

WMATA has launched a warning campaign to reduce fare evasion on its buses and trains.

According to a press release, Metro announced a plan on Oct. 4 to end fare evasion, which has increased during the pandemic.

The warning campaign will begin with “Please Pay Your Fare Before Riding” displayed on digital signs throughout bus and train stations. After the digital warning sign runs for two weeks, Metro Transit Police officers and other Metro staff will start distributing fliers with the same warning information along with possible fines for fare evaders in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

Fines in Washington, D.C. are capped at $50 while fines in Maryland and Virginia can go as high as $100.

“The region needs to decide what we want Metro to be, and fare policy should be part of the conversation,” said General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Randy Clarke, in a press release.

“Many people have mentioned going to a fare-free model, but fare-free does not mean free. There are costs associated with running the community’s transit system and therefore the necessary revenues must exist to deliver the services the community needs.”

The warning period runs until November when MTPD will begin issuing citations to anyone caught not tapping SmarTrip cards or mobile phones at fare gates at stations and MetroAccess services.

Metro estimates that it has lost $40 million this year due to fare evasion and hopes that new fare gate technology will allow more accurate readings of the problem.

According to Metro, drivers of buses have a button that is pushed to help count fare evasion, but that same technology is not offered on trains.

WMATA also stated that money is lost not just due to fare evaders but also because students who are eligible to use the Metro for free via the ‘Kids Ride Free’ program don’t tap their SmarTrip cards so Metro can keep track of those rides.

Metro says this doesn’t cost them as much as other fares because D.C. pays a lower rate per student, but notes that police will target adults for evading fares and not juveniles.

Metro said in a press release they understand that some people are evading fares simply because they cannot afford to pay.

“As part of [this] campaign, we are working with our local partners to offer resources to make public transit more equitable and affordable for those in need,” the transit agency said in a press release. “A low-income fare pilot is getting underway in the District, in addition to a proposal to provide $100 in SmarTrip credit for qualified residents to ride buses and trains.”

Metro is exploring other options to stop fare evasion such as higher barriers and tactile deterrents on top of fare gates. Prototypes will be installed at selection locations for employees to test.

WMATA customers will be able to provide feedback on the modified fare gates beginning early next year.

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NFL: Week Two Recap | Jalen Hurts did not fold; Caleb Williams exits game with injury

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts found Darius Cooper with nine seconds left for the game winning touchdown as his team beat the Tennessee Titans 24-20 in Nashville. Hurts finished the day 26/37 for 264 yards. He threw for two touchdowns and two interceptions. Prior to the final drive, the Eagles ran 25 plays for 45 […]
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Prior to the final drive, the Eagles ran 25 plays for 45 yards. During the final drive Hurts went 6-8 with 61 passing yards and the touchdown. Titans defensive tackle — and team captain — Jeffery Simmons said this week that the way to defend Jalen Hurts is to make him “play quarterback.”

Hurts said to Simmons after today’s game: “You started that sh**. I had to finish it.”

Running back Saquon Barkley suffered a stinger in the first half but he ultimately finished the game. He had four carries and nine yards and one catch for eleven yards. He will get an MRI for his injury, but admitted to Cameron Wolfe of the NFL Network he was fine.

Caleb Williams leaves game against Vikings with apparent lower-body injury

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was helped off the field with a right leg injury with 7:42 remaining in the fourth quarter. Williams was down, writhing in pain after scrambling to his left. After departing the injury tent, Williams raised his right fist, acknowledging the crowd while expressing his frustration. Testing will commence on Monday to find out more details about his injury.

“We’ll know tomorrow,” Johnson admitted regarding Williams’ injury. “He’s in good spirits. He’s a team player.”

Williams finished the day with 138 passing yards and one interception.

“I’m actually happy it’s nothing with the knee — that was my first inclination,” Johnson said. “But, a hamstring could be pretty damaging as well. So, we’ll see. We’ll see how bad it is tomorrow and we’ll go from there.”

Bryce Young once again dominated the Falcons

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is 5-1 against the Atlanta Falcons and is undefeated at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Today, Young threw for 287 yards and three touchdowns as he led the Panthers to a 34-3 dismembering of the Atlanta Falcons. Georgia Tech alumnus Darren Waller caught two touchdowns and linebacker Devin Lloyd returned one of his two interceptions for a touchdown.

Cooper Rush started his second straight game for the Falcons and it did not go well. The partisan crowd voiced their displeasure after Rush completed 10/17 passes for 86 yards and two interceptions. Jack Strand entered the game for Rush prompting cheers from the Falcons fans. The rookie threw a pick-six on his first career pass attempt. Strand was the first QB to accomplish that feat since Sam Darnold in 2018 and is the first Falcons player to do that since Brett Favre in 1991. Strand finished the day with 59 passing yards and 16 rushing yards.

According to reports, quarterback Michael Penix, Jr. is expected to make his season debut this Thursday at the Green Bay Packers. His return should help the Falcons. They are the first team since the 2008 Rams to not run any plays in the red zone after the first two games to open a season.

The bright spots for the Falcons today were the Spelman College Jaguarettes performing with the Falcons cheerleaders and Florida A&M’s marching band, The Marching 100, also performed during halftime!

Jayden Daniels gets carted off after apparent arm injury

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels appeared to injure his left elbow on the final play of the first half in his game against the Dallas Cowboys. During the play, Daniels got stepped on, braced himself for the fall, and his elbow bent the wrong way. Daniels draped a towel over his head as he exited the field on the cart.

He was later ruled out.

Daniels suffered a dislocated elbow to the same arm during week nine of last season against the Washington Commanders, which led to him being shut down for the remainder of the season.

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