Metro News Release

For immediate release: February 13, 2012

Statement from Metro General Manager and CEO regarding President's FY13 Budget

 Metro General Manager and CEO today issued the following statement regarding the President's FY13 budget:

“We applaud the President’s continued support for Metro's important safety improvements and capital program.  Using federal PRIIA funding, we are rebuilding the Metro system—from new track and switches, to new signals, new railcars to replace the oldest in our fleet and modernization of our elevators and escalators—all to provide a safer and more reliable ride for the 1.2 million customers who depend on us each day," said Metro General Manager and CEO Richard Sarles.  "We will work closely with the Administration and members of our Congressional delegation to ensure that Metro receives the full funding needed to continue crucial safety and reliability work."

News release issued at 2:43 pm, February 13, 2012.