Thread by @JWPascale

Metro is having its new daily press conference on 7000-series and service issues at 12:15.

Drop questions if you have 'em.

Not sure why Metro is not livestreaming these press conferences, but they are posting the video on YouTube.

youtube.com/user/MetroForw…

Metro spox Ian Jannetta with some updates:
- Metro running 31 trains today with two "gap" trains to address crowding issues or if trains break down.

- 65% of trains arrived within 2 mins of their scheduled time. Working to improve that.

- 151,000 trips on rail yesterday.

- Metro has completed inspecting all 748 7000-series cars
- 20 axles found out of alignment

- On Thursday, Metro will outline service plans for November.

Trying to get some of your questions answered:
Metro spokesperson Ian Jannetta says it would be up to Metro's board to change fare structure to flat $2 fare or free during service impacts. (It hasn't been brought up by the board, but they meet Thursday).

Also difficult from backend standpoint to change fare.

Metro says they're monitoring bus crowding and are moving around resources where possible to meet demand.

"We have not seen a significant boost in Metrobus ridership."

It doesn't sound like they are exploring avenues like bringing in extra charter buses as they have for station shutdowns in the past. Also, sounds like it may not be needed at this point?

Maybe enough people staying home/avoiding Metro trips

Someone asked what Metrorail operators are doing during the shutdown. Metro says they are in safety training.