Texas Transit...

This article from the Dallas Morning News, "DART seeks fare solution to ridership surge: As gas costs spiral, agency's proposed route cuts alarm many" discusses how the Dallas Area Rapid Transit system is considering bus route cuts as a response to a drop in revenue from sales taxes (what does that say about the economy). A nice thing about the article is that it has a detailed chart of bus routes and the proposed changes, as well as "subsidies per rider" according to the different routes.

Also interesting is the point that transit riders pay 11% of the cost. My recollection of figures in the DC region is that rail (subway) riders pay about 80% of the operating costs through fares, and bus riders pay about 50% of the operating costs through fares. Of course, certain lines are probably especially profitable because of high ridership, and this subsidizes other lines.

There's this article "Cities in no rush to raise taxes to join DART: Ridership from outlying areas cited as proof that unified plan is needed" about "free riding" cities not participating in transit districts. But that's not really an issue in the DC region.

And this, about the positive value of transit for private economic development spurred by public investment in trnasit and infrastructure: "Study: DART driving billions in development." Finally, this article "Arlington again eyes mass transit: Officials seek light rail, station, extension to Cowboys stadium," no images, but it's interesting to see how other cities consider these questions.