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…
Federal News Radio: Are trade groups the secret to bringing the DC region together?
“…It was a unique time. It was a combination of desperate times requiring desperate measures, and I think that this was one of those situations where we basically knew that …
Greater Greater Washington: In a historic victory, Maryland passes dedicated funding for Metro
“The Maryland General Assembly passed legislation Thursday providing dedicated state funding for Metro of $167 million per year. With this action, regional dedicated funding for Metro is a big step …
InsideNova: Head of N.Va. Chamber announces plan to depart in coming months
“Jim Corcoran, who as president and CEO of the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce oversaw the organization’s renaming and transition to a broader-based mission, will depart sometime during the second …
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Icons of Infrastructure: Funding Washington Metro
“Metro – which serves the Washington, DC metropolitan area – got a much-needed boost last week, when Maryland agreed to give its share of $167 million in permanent funding for …
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The Star Democrat: Maryland agrees to fund Metro
“Maryland will give Metro its full share of $167 million a year in new, permanent funding, the governor and leaders of both legislative chambers said Thursday, putting the transit system …
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Washington Post: Metro gets third and final ‘yes’ as Maryland commits to its full share of dedicated funding
“…With Maryland’s assent, and barring last-minute hitches, the system will receive a reliable revenue stream for the first time since its trains began rolling in 1976. “This is terrific news …
MetroNow Coalition Applauds Maryland Leadership’s Commitment to Providing $167 Million in Metro Funding
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…
MetroNow Commends Mayor Bowser’s Leadership on Metro Following Release of Budget Presentation
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…
Letter to Support Maryland Metro/Transit Funding Act
Dear Governor Hogan, President Miller, and Speaker Busch, As members of Maryland’s business, non-profit, and advocacy communities, the undersigned organizations work every day to advance quality of life and access to opportunity for all Marylanders. Throughout our state, a world class transit system is important to connecting employers to our talented workforce and providing access to essential services…