The economic prosperity of our region relies heavily on a safe, reliable and efficient Metro system that’s equipped for future growth.

Better Governance

Governance reform will shrink the Board and enable a sharper focus on the health of the entire system and its long-term sustainability.

Sustainable, Dedicated Funding

A minimum of $500 million in new, dedicated and bondable funding , which each local jurisdiction responsible for determining how money is raised, will mean a more stable system.

Improved Operations

Operational efficiency providing safe, frequent, and reliable transit, increased ridership, and reasonable fares will contribute to the overall quality of life and economic success of the region.

Solutions

About the Coalition

The MetroNow coalition is made up of regional leaders from the business, non-profit, and advocacy communities. We have come together to ensure that action is taken to put Metro — the backbone of greater Washington’s transportation infrastructure — on a safe, smart, and sustainable path forward in 2018 and beyond. We are dedicated to securing comprehensive improvement of Metro’s governance, funding, and operational structures in 2018.
 

Meet Our Members

Fast Facts

Trips

Million
trips are taken on Metro on an average weekday, reducing congestion on our region’s roads.

Jobs

Percent
of all jobs in the region are located within a half-mile radius of Metrorail or Metrobus stops.

Commute

Percent
longer commute times without Metro. A lack of public transit will put more drivers on our roads.
 

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Updates

Washington Post: Metro ‘reform board’ proposal loses steam with advocates, who now favor eight-member panel

“Now a coalition of business, advocacy and nonprofit groups that favors a “smaller, independent” board, has issued a proposal to reduce the Metro board to eight, effectively endorsing a provision …

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News Articles June 16th, 2018

MetroNow Releases Metro Accountability Platform

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                        June 14, 2018 CONTACT Clare Flannery MDB Communications cflannery@mdbcomm.com 914-659-7805 MetroNow Releases Metro Accountability Platform, Continuing Call for Comprehensive Metro Reform in 2018 To maximize the impact …

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Press Releases June 14th, 2018

Governor Northam signs Virginia’s $154M Metro Funding Bill

After Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed Virginia’s landmark $154 million Metro funding bill, the MetroNow Coalition released the following statement: “Today, Governor Ralph Northam signed Virginia’s legislation for dedicated funding …

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Uncategorized May 18th, 2018

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Yes! I agree we need better governance, dedicated funding, and improved operations for Metro — and we need it in 2018. Unless we act now, our region’s economic competitiveness is at stake. I want to see my elected leaders support legislation for Metro in 2018. (By signing this petition, you are agreeing to receive email updates from the MetroNow Coalition.)