"Restoring Pride in Metro" - GM's report

[JDC]

Metro's GM has penned a lengthy report summarizing the issues with Metro and the next steps he intends to take to restore pride in the system. It's posted on Metro's website. http://www.wmata.com/about_metro/genera ... m_plan.cfm. Unlike Sarles, it's pretty clear Wiedefeld is not sweeping anything under the rug.

[JDC]

That page links to a very aggressive programme: http://www.wmata.com/about_metro/genera ... e/CARe.pdf

[mtuandrew]

I am impressed. The Metro Volunteer Program, the lighting and PA upgrades (no one should have to feel unsafe or confused in a Metro station), the 15 minute grace period, the cell phone service in-tunnel, the "gap" trains... these are all wonderful for regulars and visitors. I'm still not incredibly impressed by the 7ks - I prefer the black-floor 6ks strongly - but am glad Metro is bringing on new equipment.

[JDC]

More from the GM, via another press release on WMATA's website: http://www.wmata.com/about_metro/news/P ... aseID=6068