Metro’s impact on nearby land values is roughly $30 billion, per a report from ATU Local 689. Taxing the region’s land, rather than improvements to it, could sustainably and fairly support WMATA.

It’s been in the works for years, but next month, Metro is rolling out its systemwide “Better Bus” overhaul. As part of the streamlined, consolidated service, WMATA is eliminating 527 bus stops — ...