July 2013

Michael Cottle

NTSB closes 7 D.C. Metro safety recommendations

Includes ensuring appropriate coordination between all departments responsible for maintenance and design; and establishing a written procedure regarding rail lubrication for single-track operations over switch and turnouts. Brings the total number of recommendations closed to 20 out of 29.

Harriet Tregoning

N.J. Transit rolls out summer discounts program

The agency has partnered with several Atlantic City hotels, restaurants and businesses to offer discounts on meals, accommodations, shopping, fishing trips and other attractions. Package deals include discounts on beach and amusement park admission.

Arnaud Legrand

D.C. Metro board members want to refocus search for system chief

Some members said they want to shift the emphasis of the search to focus on a fresh batch of candidates whose skills are more suited to fixing problems that have come to light in the transit system in recent months.

Alvero Hasani

D.C. Metro unveils customer service plan

The plan was developed through extensive customer research, including surveys and focus groups of regular commuters, occasional riders and visitors to the Capital region.