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Va. delegate urges Metro compact changes

By Max Smith

WASHINGTON — Virginia could begin a push to make detailed changes to the compact that defines how Metro is managed and funded.

The resolution introduced in the House of Delegates by Del. Jim LeMunyon, R-Oak Hill, would ask the governor to “engage in discussions” with Maryland and the District aimed at specific improvements to Metro’s governance, financing and operations.

Among the specific issues referenced in the resolution are: the size of the Metro Board and the qualifications of its members; whether binding arbitration used for labor discussions in order to prevent strikes should be removed; financial changes to address the costs of operations and a $2.5 billion unfunded pension and other post-employment benefits liability.

The resolution would not require any changes to the compact, but rather would direct any negotiations.

What you need to know about Metro GM’s plan to fund transit

By Max Smith
WASHINGTON — New taxes to help fund Metro and major changes to how the transit agency operates would be in store if the region signs onto General Manager Paul Wiedefeld’s plan to address the system's funding. In the past, the agency's funding issues have contributed to subway breakdowns, delays and jurisdictional squabbling. Here's what riders and area taxpayers need to know about Wiedefeld's goals for the plan, reaction and what happens next. The plan in brief
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