Go HERE to read this Sept 6, 2011 Greater Greater Washington article by David Alpert.

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WMATA bus planners are proposing a set of changes to bus service, including a number of cuts along with a few increases. 

The changes will be presented to the Riders' Advisory Council tomorrow night, the WMATA Board on Thursday, and then (if authorized by the Board) out to the general public for comments. The board will not actually approve any changes this week, but will only authorize holding public hearings in advance of making a decision.

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Elsewhere, bus planners propose to increase service. For example, the U2 on Minnesota Avenue would get 30-minute weekend service that doesn't exist now, while the M8 and M9 in Congress Heights would be extended.