WMATA General Manager Paul Wiedefeld gave his “State of the Metro” at the National Press Club. He discussed ongoing efforts to improve safety, service reliability, and financial health.
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Metro’s chief promises fewer delays, nicer ride soon
WASHINGTON – Metro General Manager Paul Wiedefeld on Wednesday said the system will double the number of new cars in service by next year, a move that will improve safety and reduce delays. RELATED STORY: Metro chief promises improvements in…
Will Trump boost Maryland’s transportation funding?
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland – While President-elect Donald Trump vowed to build a wall, Maryland lawmakers and officials are hopeful he will build up the state’s roads, tunnels and public transit.
Metro riders speak out on cuts to hours
Metro riders got their chance to speak out about proposed cuts to metro hours and how it will affect them at a WMATA public hearing.
Metro considers fare hikes to fix budget deficit
The Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority is seeing red – and lots of it. Metro says it may look to its riders to help fill in the gap for its multi-million dollar budget shortfall.
Hogan says Purple Line will turn Metro around
The Purple Line light rail will help fix Metro’s service issues by increasing ridership, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said in an interview at the Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce meeting Friday.
FBI headquarters relocation to be announced in December
By SYDNEY TONIC and KIMBERLY ESCOBAR Capital News Service WASHINGTON – The final decision on the location of the new FBI headquarters is expected to be announced in December, and Maryland state and local officials are optimistic their state will…
At Some P.G. County Metro Stations, Majority of Nighttime Riders are Below Poverty Line
Metro leaders are considering cutting late night operating hours that could disproportionately affect people below the poverty line.
Metro’s Potential Service Hour Cuts Aren’t Popular with Twitter
A shortened schedule could drastically affect workers’ ability to travel to and from work at night and in the morning, among other things.
Top Metro Official Answers Senators’ Questions
Metro general manager Paul Wiedefeld met with both Maryland and Virgina’s U.S. Senators. The senators questioned why Metro had a system-wide shut down last month and what Metro’s plans are moving forward.