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NewsMay 16, 2022

Lapse in WMATA Operator Certification to Impact Some Service

In consultation with the board, management is taking immediate corrective action to remove from service 72 train operators who became out of compliance prior to May 2021.

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NewsMay 10, 2022

Clarke to Lead WMATA as GM/CEO

The agency's current GM/CEO Paul Wiedefeld announced in January his decision to retire from the agency on June 30 following six years of successful service.

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NewsMay 9, 2022

WMATA Finds Ridership Trending Up Compared to Forecasts

Through March, ridership has exceeded the initial forecast by 28 million passenger trips as more people chose bus and rail for travel throughout the region.

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NewsApril 29, 2022

WMATA Police Launches New Community Policing, Safety Initiatives

The department’s first civilian in senior leadership, Director Shandha Louis, will head up efforts to work with schools, neighborhood groups, and mental health advocates to foster a collaborative relationship.

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NewsApril 8, 2022

WMATA Releases first-Ever 10-Year Strategic Plan for Joint Development

The bold 10-year initiative establishes a goal to execute 20 joint development agreements by 2032, strengthening coordination with local jurisdictional partners and streamlining processes for private development partners.

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NewsMarch 25, 2022

WMATA Approves Budget for Service Improvements

The budget supports the region’s economic recovery from the pandemic and provides more flexibility to customers that may no longer be commuting to work five days a week.

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NewsFebruary 4, 2022

WMATA Names New Police Chief

Michael Anzallo was asked to lead MTPD on an interim basis in August 2021 and helped steer the department through pandemic-related challenges with an emphasis on community policing throughout the region.

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NewsFebruary 2, 2022

WMATA Launches New Campaign to Hire Bus Drivers

The agency is offering up to a $2,500 pay incentive as part of a new campaign to hire more bus drivers.

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NewsDecember 1, 2021

WMATA to Maintain Reduced Rail Service Through Year End

Metro said it expects to update its service plans before the end of the calendar year. 

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NewsSeptember 22, 2021

WMATA Names Location for Planned Zero-Emission Bus Facility

Construction of the operations and maintenance facility is expected to take four years once all approvals are received and will open with a mix of the current Metrobus fleet and new battery-electric vehicles, transitioning to 100% electric as Metrobus’ electric bus fleet expands.

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