DC metro wants to raise the fares. Dave Doctor, of Monetary Choice, explained that the fare change is actually a decrease since the value of the dollar has decreased more than the increase in the fare. The Washington Post reported about the testimony in a Feb 8, 2014, article called, Metro grievances aired at public hearing over $2.86 billion budget plan. 

Testimony at DC Metro hearing about fare increase

Dave Doctor, of Monetary Choice, spoke at a DC metro public hearing about a fare increase and other topics, Dave spoke about the declining value of the dollar and how that makes the fare change a decrease instead of an increase. Dave also spoke about the brake dust at stations, how dynamic street pricing can make every street a bus lane, and the unreported irritation of engine brakes. 