Next D.C. Metro chief may not have transit background

WASHINGTON, D.C. — After nine months of operating without a permanent general manager, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority may hire a candidate without a professional transportation background, wtop.com reports.

A member of the general manager search committee said that the next transit chief needs to be innovative and have the ability to change the agency's culture. The three finalists, all CEOs, are scheduled to be interviewed next week. For the full story, click here.