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Walter Alcorn
Coverage of Walter Alcorn in the Nexus archive.
Fairfax Countyplace1U.S. Mintorganization1Virginia General Assemblyorganization1Christopher Hartlperson1Department of Taxationorganization1Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authorityorganization1Randy Clarkeperson1Allison Davisperson1Metro Bus Action Plantopic1Georgia Avenue NWplace1Better Bus Networktopic1
- Fairfax County to start rounding cash totals after Mint stops penny production
Fairfax County, Virginia, will round cash transaction totals to the nearest nickel due to the U.S. Mint ceasing penny production. The policy, effective July 1, 2027, adjusts amounts ending in specific cents digits up or down by up to 2 cents, impacting in-person cash payments for taxes and fees.
- One Year of WMATA’s Better Bus Plan
WMATA's 'Better Bus Network' reduced Metrobus routes and stops by nearly half in 2025, but a year later, ridership has decreased by 8% and bus speeds have slowed in some areas. The agency reports 13% more service and 5% lower operating costs, but 3.5% of scheduled trips are missed due to operator shortages. WMATA has stopped using the 'Better Bus' label, rebranding the system as 'Metrobus.'