Fuel costs hit Metrolink

Here's another way the high cost of fuel will hit you even if you don't drive to work. According to California Newswire, Metrolink users can expect another fare hike:

In 2007, Metrolink’s Board of Directors approved a three year program of annual system wide average fare adjustments of 3.5% that would take effect on July 1, 2007, 2008 and 2009 to keep pace with higher costs to operate commuter train service. Because of the escalating cost of diesel fuel, scheduled increases in costs for operating services contracts and new start-up costs related to the arrival of additional passenger cars in 2009, the Board is considering a fare increase of up to 7.5%, instead of the previously approved 3.5% as well as potential reductions in service to take effect on July 1, 2008.