“…A strong transit system in the D.C. area is key to Virginia’s economic development, given its proven ability to attract companies and connect workers with jobs. It is also essential …
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Seated before a panel of skeptical lawmakers in a General Assembly hearing room, Metro General Manager Paul J. Wiedefeld withstood a bipartisan barrage of objections to proposals to give his …
“…The MetroNow Coalition is doing important work through a group of regional leaders representing the region’s riders, advocates, businesses and civic leaders. I’m proud to support their collaborative effort to …
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Following the derailment of a train in downtown Washington, U.S Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) called on Friday for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) to address lingering radio communications …
“ULI Washington recently joined the MetroNow coalition, a regional effort to put Metro on a safe, smart, and sustainable path in 2018. This is a first-of-its-kind branded regional collaboration effort …
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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…
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) expressed optimism that the local governments responsible for the Metro system, and the federal government, will come up with a new source of maintenance funding …
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“…“This morning’s derailment underscores the urgent need for regional leaders in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia to take immediate action to ensure our Metro system is equipped with the resources it …
“…“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 …
Continue reading “AJOT: Statement on metro train derailment at Farragut North”
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…
