by Metra210
Earlier this year, Metra raised its fares by as much as 30% to help erase a $53 million budget deficit. I do not know how long it will take for the higher price of one-way, 10-ride, and monthly tickets to cover the deficit, but in the meantime, I think Metra should consider some other methods that could help to eliminate it. This morning, I thought of two things that Metra could look into to help erase the financial burden.
1. Start a website selling merchandise that bears the Metra logo and that relates to Metra and its rolling stock.
2. Start a campaign very similar to IDOT's Adopt-A-Highway program in which interested persons can adopt a Metra station, or a coach car, or even a locomotive, for a nominal monthly fee.
I feel that these two methods to make some extra cash will really help Metra eliminate its $53 million budget deficit much faster than the ticket fares alone, and if they were available today, I will, without a doubt, take part in them. What do you think about these suggestions? If you know of any other ways that Metra can erase its budget deficit, feel free to pitch in!
1. Start a website selling merchandise that bears the Metra logo and that relates to Metra and its rolling stock.
2. Start a campaign very similar to IDOT's Adopt-A-Highway program in which interested persons can adopt a Metra station, or a coach car, or even a locomotive, for a nominal monthly fee.
I feel that these two methods to make some extra cash will really help Metra eliminate its $53 million budget deficit much faster than the ticket fares alone, and if they were available today, I will, without a doubt, take part in them. What do you think about these suggestions? If you know of any other ways that Metra can erase its budget deficit, feel free to pitch in!
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