Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)
Washington’s Metro transit system covers the region with 110 miles of subway track and hundreds of bus routes. Yet the aging system has suffered from neglect, a negligent attitude toward safety and a lack of dedicated funding. Riders face a constant stream of malfunctions and resulting delays, and the prospect of paying increased amounts for their trips. Now Metro is pursuing a $5 billion , six-year capital plan to bring the transportation network back into what officials call “ a state of good repair.” The work includes recommendations made by the National Transportation Safety Board in past years to improve the safety of the system, but questions constantly linger: Are officials making the best use of the resources at their disposal, and when will passengers see some relief?
DOT Asks FTA to Better Oversee Dulles Metrorail Project
via The Epoch Times
Metro mystery riders busy reviewing system, stations
Time Machines
via Express
WMATA refuses to release 'mystery rider' findingsWest Heating Plant park proposal gets a push
Jack Evans adds his support effort to repurpose West Heating Plant land.
D.C. news in brief
Temporary Mount Pleasant library closes Aug.18 and new library opens in September; arts commission chooses light display for Conn. Ave. median; Dance DC Festival begins Aug. 24.
Bumper to Bumper:?One Metrorail rider's hope to make service meet cost
via The Gazette
Man struck and killed by Metro train
A man was struck and killed by a Red Line Metro train Saturday morning at the Rockville Metro Station, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority said.
DeMorning Links: A new IMPACT
(Linda Davidson)
Student test scores will now count for less on D.C. Public Schools teacher evaluations.
Contracting behind the scenes
(Mark Gail)
E-mails raise questions of motivation and involvement in the District
Dulles rail project needs better FTA oversight, audit finds
(Nikki Kahn / The Washington Post)
Federal audit urges tighter focus on costs, safety and scheduling of Dulles rail project.
Tell us about Metro’s ‘hot’ cars
You can report a hot car to a Metro train operator by using the intercom — and you can also let us know, by tweeting or by sending an e-mail to transportation@washpost.com.
Mikulski demands updated audit of Metro
The Maryland senator demanded that the FTA update a 2010 safety audit of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.
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