MetroNow Coalition Applauds Mayor Bowser and DC Council for Passing and Signing Legislation Fully Funding Metro
Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the Dedicated Funding for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Emergency…
Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the Dedicated Funding for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Emergency…
In the last two weeks we have seen history made in the Greater Washington region, as Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland have joined in a spirit of regional cooperation to make an unprecedented commitment to our Metro system. The news today from Annapolis that the Metro/Transit Funding Act will be amended…
Following the release by Mayor Bowser of the 2019 budget proposal, which confirms that the Mayor will explore all available avenues to ensure that Washington D.C. meets its commitment of $178 million in dedicated funds, the MetroNow Coalition released the following statement:
“Last week, with a historic announcement…
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) and the Democratic-controlled legislature came together Friday to support a bill that would give Metro permanent, additional funding of $150 million a year on condition that…
As legislative sessions gain speed in Maryland, Virginia, and D.C. with Metro reform taking center stage, MetroNow, a coalition committed to immediate action achieving long-term dedicated funding and reform for Metro system, welcomed new…
Following action on bills SB856 and HB1539 (which incorporates HB1319) today in the Virginia General Assembly, the MetroNow coalition issued the following statement:
MetroNow is grateful to Chairman Hugo, Speaker Cox, and members of the House Majority Leadership for committing to address long-term dedicated Metro funding and reform during this General Assembly session. We are encouraged by the progress that has been made to secure long-term…
The MetroNow Coalition is deeply concerned by reports this morning that the Trump Administration’s Fiscal Year 2019 budget does not contain $150 million in critical capital funding for Metro through the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act…
The coalition applauds Maryland State Senator Brian Feldman, Delegate Marc Korman, and Delegate Erek Barron on the introduction of The Maryland Metro Funding Act and The Metro Board Member Act. These bills are a positive step…
We’re relieved that all passengers and staff emerged from the derailment outside of Farragut North station this morning without injury, but we can’t help but imagine a different situation were today not a federal holiday. When people get on the Metro, they should…