Washington Metro’s Woes Show Folly of Alexandria Arena Plan
It would be nearly impossible to make the folly of government economic development more obvious than two recent announcements in the Washington area.
To placate pro-transit city officials in Alexandria, the project calls for just 2,500 parking spaces and would be built near the recently opened Potomac Yards rail station. Facing a deficit of $750 million, WMATA officials outlined plans to increase fares, reduce the frequency of trains and buses, close up to 10 rail stations, and end rail service at 10 each night.
