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Van Hollen Statement on New NTSB Safety Recommendations for WMATA

Statement

Date: Sept. 30, 2015
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Transportation

"The frequent safety lapses and subsequent service disruptions experienced by Metro riders are inexcusable and intolerable. The NTSB has pointed out critical safety flaws with the oversight structure for WMATA that need to be addressed. WMATA must be monitored by an independent authority with the necessary resources to conduct safety inspections and authority to enforce recommendations. The federal government has an important role to play in both funding and oversight to ensure safe and reliable service for all riders."


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