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Beyer Welcomes Announcement of New Metro GM

Washington, November 5, 2015 | Thomas Scanlon (202 225 4376)
Congressman Don Beyer released the following statement on news that the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) reached a final agreement with its new General Manager Paul Wiedefeld:

Congressman Don Beyer released the following statement on news that the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) reached a final agreement with its new General Manager Paul Wiedefeld:

“Today’s news concludes a period of uncertainty for Metro.  Paul Wiedefeld’s transportation and executive experience gives him the tools to provide WMATA with the leadership a first class transit system needs.  I look forward to working with him to ensure a safe, reliable future for Metro as a critical part of the national capitol area’s transportation infrastructure.”