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I was told that the actual impact of the MVET cut won't be felt until one or two years down the road. Is this true? Thanks!
-- Keiichi Morisato (keiichi@crystaltokyo.com), April 04, 2000
That would depend on many variables. The initial reactions from many local agencies and governments may have been an over-reaction.At least one Transit Agency is attempting to lower the fares that were raised after passage of I-695 and are attempting to restore most of the service that was cut.
In addition, threatened lay offs of local law enforcement never actually materialized.
Based on the post I-695 realities I see, the impact is and will continue to be minimal.
In areas that the impact was felt the most, like at Intercity Transit in Olympia, voters will have a choice to fund a higher level of service. If they choose not to, then so be it.
-- Marsha (acorn_nut@hotmail.com), April 04, 2000.