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August 06, 2008: Headlines

Time for a bus-fare reality check

Posted Wed, Aug 6, 5 a.m.

King County's Metro Transit service is under pressure from a surge in ridership and higher fuel costs. There are solutions to these problems, but they aren't painless, says this transportation analyst. Among other things, riders should be paying more — a lot more — and Metro should consider privatizing some routes.

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Seattle's money madness

Posted Wed, Aug 6, 5 a.m.

The region is facing an economic slowdown, multiple budget crises, and big tax increases. Without a rapid, realistic response by voters and policy makers, November could be ugly.

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