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A Model for Metro, in Romania

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Especially considering Romania's tumultuous history: It fought on the losing side in World War II (before switching sides) and was ravaged by the Soviet army and subjected to decades of crippling Stalinist dictatorship, followed by a revolution. Now we have a former ambassador asking why our Metro system is so far behind the Romanians'?

Perhaps the interim Metro leader, Dan Tangherlini, could send an emissary to Bucharest to check it out. Perhaps it could be the former ambassador.

Trains Aren't Trash Bins

Dear Dr. Gridlock:

I recently was riding Metro when a professionally dressed lady sat next to me. She had a newspaper or two with her, and she proceeded to read each section and then drop each on the floor between us.

I could not believe her actions but assumed that she would pick the mess up when departing. Wrong! I called after her, and she just turned around and gave me a weird look! I know there are rules against eating, smoking and drinking, but what about littering?

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