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D.C. Metro's board chairman asked Congress on Wednesday to double its spending to $300 million annually to turn the transit agency into one that can operate the kind of “world-class” subway system found in foreign cities.
“This system has become an embarrassment in the nation’s capital,” said Board Chairman Jack Evans, who is also a D.C. council member. “All I’m asking from you is $300 million, which is your fair share given the fact that we transport 50 percent of your workforce. Everyday.”
At an oversight hearing on Capitol Hill, Evans warned that if lawmakers didn’t increase funding for the system, it could lead to further safety issues.
“Next time something happens, I’m blaming it on you guys,” he said.
http://www.rollcall.com/news/policy/metro-manager-no-straight-answers-repairs#sthash.2RRQRhCo.dpuf
“This system has become an embarrassment in the nation’s capital,” said Board Chairman Jack Evans, who is also a D.C. council member. “All I’m asking from you is $300 million, which is your fair share given the fact that we transport 50 percent of your workforce. Everyday.”
At an oversight hearing on Capitol Hill, Evans warned that if lawmakers didn’t increase funding for the system, it could lead to further safety issues.
“Next time something happens, I’m blaming it on you guys,” he said.
http://www.rollcall.com/news/policy/metro-manager-no-straight-answers-repairs#sthash.2RRQRhCo.dpuf
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