Paul Wiedefeld
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Fare Jumpers Cost Metro $36M Annually
Metro officials claim the transit agency loses $36 million annually because of those who avoid paying fares, with the majority…
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Md. Transportation Secretary Sworn in to Metro Board
Maryland Transportation Secretary Pete Rahn, who recently wrote a letter criticizing how Metro handles its finances, officially joined the transit…
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Metro Officials Press Prince George’s for Support
Metro has several transit-oriented projects underway in Prince George's County such as a new Metro office in New Carrollton, mixed-use…
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Metro Reaches Deal on Two Sites in Md., Va.
Metro plans to purchase sites for two new offices in Maryland and Virginia, which officials said will save the transit…
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Metro to Vote on Budget Without Late-Night Service
Metro's board of directors plan to vote on a $3.5 billion fiscal year 2020 budget Thursday without a fare increase…
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Late-Night Hours for Metrorail May Not Happen
If Metrorail reverts to staying open beyond midnight on the weekends, it could cost $45 million to maintain service, officials…
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Metro Fares for Special Events to Increase
Metro commuters in the D.C. region during major events such as the Fourth of the July celebration will pay slightly…
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No Decision Made on Extending Late-Night Metrorail Hours
Those anticipating a decision on whether Metrorail stations will once again stay open until 3 a.m. on weekends will have…
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Metro Board Split on Budget Proposal
Metro General Manager Paul Wiedefeld proposed Thursday a $3.4 billion fiscal 2020 budget that includes a $2 weekend flat fare…
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Metro Chief Gets Raise, Contract Extension
Metro board of directors approved a two-year contract extension Thursday for agency General Manager Paul Wiedefeld, which would allow the…
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