With WMATA leaders projecting a $494.5 million funding gap, the agency proposed a number of cuts and changes on Monday for its fiscal year 2022 budget.

WMATA’s $5 billion FY26 budget marks a shift from past doomsday budgets. But risks remain for the region’s transit network as leaders continue the regional funding debate through DMVMoves.

Fares will be free on Metrorail, Metrobus, and MetroAccess from 5 p.m. until the system closes. Additionally, Metro will be ramping up service to rush hour levels on rail to get tens of thousands of ...

Metro Board Chairwoman Valerie Santos said in a press release that the entity received over 21,000 public comments about the redesign before it was implemented.

There will be free Metro fares for all from 5 p.m. until close on Metrorail, Metrobus, and MetroAccess on Friday.