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Articlesby StaffMay 29, 2007

Budget gap forces WMATA to cut 220 jobs

The reduction in workforce consists primarily of administrative positions.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2007

Catoe sworn in as WMATA general manager

Replaces permanent general manager Richard A. White, who left in February 2006.

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Newsby StaffOctober 26, 2006

METRO Briefs

L.A. proposes new light rail line to airport New York bus terminal evacuated after bomb threat WMATA selects new acting GM

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Newsby StaffAugust 10, 2006

WMATA steps up security

Measures taken after foiled London terror plot

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Newsby StaffMay 11, 2006

WMATA unveils groundbreaking rail simulator

FRA and ENSCO are part of team that creates 85-foot model for disaster response training.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 12, 2006

WMATA CEO Richard White to step down

White will remain in position as D.C. transit system looks for successor.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 27, 2005

MV wins $540 million WMATA demand-response contract

The eight-year contract, which includes all options, is the largest in MV's history.

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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2005

WMATA to purchase 919 buses under 5-year plan

Of the 919 buses, roughly 75% are replacements, including 250 CNG and 455 clean diesel and hybrid-electric buses.

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2005

With Buses on Board, WMATA's Smart-Card System is Ready to Go Regional

In six months, smart card use on buses reached 11.5%, just 3.5% shy of WMATA's first-year goal. Integrating smart cards on its bus fleet also boosted card sales, which is nearing the millionth card mark.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 13, 2005

TSA, WMATA tighten security for Inauguration Day

Feds will provide teams of bomb-sniffing dogs and explosive-detection equipment.

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