Author: John Hillegass

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 27, 2023Contact: Ajashu Thomas, ajthomas@greaterwashingtonpartnership.com, 404.919.2498 This month marks the 50th anniversary of WMATA’s Metrobus service in the region. ⸺ Washington, DC — Today, the MetroNow Coalition, …

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 17, 2022 Contact: Joe McAndrew 202.725.6627 jmcandrew@greaterwashingtonpartnership.com ⸺ Washington, DC —The MetroNow Coalition—comprised of the Coalition for Smarter Growth, Federal City Council, Greater Washington Board of …

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 14, 2022 Contact: John Hillegass jhillegass@greaterwashingtonpartnership.com Washington, D.C. — The MetroNow coalition submitted comments on the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) Fiscal Year 2023 Budget.  …

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In response to the region’s critical transit needs, leading transportation coalition launches the Bus Champions Roundtable, a series of targeted discussions with regional leaders to align priorities and accelerate bus …

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The Metro Coalition comments on the announcement of WMATA’s GM & CEO Paul Wiedefeld’s retirement. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 18, 2022 Contact: Joe McAndrew 202.725.6627 jmcandrew@greaterwashingtonpartnership.com ⸺ Washington, DC — The MetroNow …

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The MetroNow Coalition comments on the ongoing WMATA Metrorail service disruptions. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 4, 2021 Contact: Joe McAndrew 202.725.6627 jmcandrew@greaterwashingtonpartnership.com ⸺ Washington, DC — The MetroNow Coalition—comprised of …

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PRESS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 24, 2021 Contact: John Hillegass, Greater Washington Partnership, jhillegass@greaterwashingtonpartnership.com Washington, D.C. — MetroNow is excited to announce the addition of the Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce …

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