New Escalators for Bethesda Metro
July 29, 2011
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 I am pleased to report to you that Metro General Manager Richard Sarles has announced plans to replace the three escalators at the Bethesda metro station. Anyone who uses this station knows that escalator failures have become more of a rule than the exception, and that a long-term solution is overdue.
I extend a hearty thank you to Mr. Sarles for acknowledging that WMATA can do better by their customers by making the capital investment necessary to ensure safe, reliable access to the station for all Metro riders.
In addition to the many voices of WMATA riders, there have been several strong adovcates for the escalator replacements including the Bethesda Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce and members of our Maryland Delegation. I am grateful for their support and advocacy which has led to this positive turn of events.
Click here for WMATA's press release.
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Good News for the E6
June 20, 2011 |
 Last month, I wrote to WMATA General Manager Richard Sarles in support of the E6 Metro Bus line, or the "Chevy Chase Line." I knew that this bus line served my constituents in Chevy Chase, particularly the Rollingwood community, quite well, and that it was under consideration to be eliminated.
I am very pleased that the E6 is here to stay. Along with my support, I understand that WMATA heard from scores of residents in opposition to the service cuts, as well as D.C. Ward 3 Councilmember Mary Cheh. Fortunately, the D.C. Council added additional funding into their budget to offset any service reduction. Understanding of course that WMATA must reduce its budget in some ways, I am grateful that this important route has been preserved.
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A New Parking Garage at Glenmont Metro
January 27, 2011 |
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On January 18, I joined Congressman Van Hollen, County Executive Leggett, and Councilmembers Ervin, Floreen and Navarro in breaking ground on a new LEED-certified parking garage at the Glenmont Metro Station.
The Glenmont station has the fourth-highest ridership of metro stops located in Montgomery County. This second garage, which adds 1200 parking spaces, improves access to transit at a facility where parking capcity is regularly exceeded. The project is funded by a combination of State and County dollars and is expected to contribute to increased Metro ridership. |
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