[Md-sligo] metro proposed changes

Mon Oct 10 13:24:51 UTC 2016

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On 10/10/16, Reyazuddin, Yasmin via MD-Sligo <md-sligo at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Responding to federal directives, and in an effort to provide sufficient
> time for maintenance to ensure a safe and reliable transit system, Metro is
> asking the public to provide feedback on four proposed changes to
> Metrorail's hours of operation.
>
> Each proposal will provide Metro with an additional eight hours of track
> access weekly to improve safety, reliability and maintain the Metrorail
> system in a state of good repair and seeks to minimize the number of riders
> who are affected by the change in operating hours:
>
>
>
> Proposal #1
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> Proposal #2
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> Proposal #3
>
> Proposal #4
>
> Monday-Thursday
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> 5:00 a.m.-midnight
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> 5:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m.
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> 5:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m.
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> 5:00 a.m.-midnight
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> Friday
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> 5:00 a.m.-midnight
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> 5:00 a.m.-midnight
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> 5:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.
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> 5:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
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> Saturday
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> 5:00 a.m.-midnight
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> 5:00 a.m.-midnight
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> 7:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.
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> 9:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.
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> Sunday
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> 7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
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> 7:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m.
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> 8:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
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> Noon-11:00 p.m.
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>
> Recognizing that many riders affected by these proposed changes work a
> variety of schedules, Metro is planning a 9.5-hour public hearing to
> accommodate as many people as possible. Metro is also providing multiple
> ways for public comment for those who cannot attend the hearing:
>
>
> *         Take an online survey in English or Spanish at
> wmata.com/hours<http://wmata.com/community_outreach/proposed-hours.cfm>.
>
> *         Email written comments to
> writtentestimony at wmata.com<mailto:writtentestimony at wmata.com>.
>
> *         Provide in-person feedback to staff at various Metrorail stations.
> For more information about dates, times and locations visit
> wmata.com/hours<http://wmata.com/community_outreach/proposed-hours.cfm>.
>
> *         Attend an open house (anytime between noon and 9:00 p.m.) and
> public hearing (anytime between 12:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.) on Thursday, October
> 20, 2016 at Metro Headquarters, 600 5th Street, NW, Washington, D.C.
>
> The public comment period on these proposed changes is open through 5:00
> p.m. on Tuesday, October 25. For more information about these proposals, as
> well as fliers in multiple languages, visit
> wmata.com/hours<http://wmata.com/community_outreach/proposed-hours.cfm>.
>
> ++++++++++++++++++
>
> Background Information
>
> Last June, Metrorail service hours were temporarily adjusted to a midnight
> closing, seven days a week as part of the implementation of SafeTrack,
> Metro's accelerated track repair program. While SafeTrack was designed to
> rehabilitate the Metrorail system and accomplish three years of work in
> approximately one year, recommendations from the Federal Transit
> Administration (FTA), third-party experts and peer reviews concluded that
> properly maintaining the system long term requires more maintenance time on
> the tracks.
>
> Prior to SafeTrack, the Metrorail system was closed only 33 hours each week,
> providing little time for maintenance and inspections. By contrast, in 1998
> when the Metrorail system was roughly 20 percent smaller, had 12 fewer
> stations and was under less stress (i.e. by running shorter trains less
> frequently), the system enjoyed 25 percent more maintenance time - 44 hours
> per week.
>
> Adjusting Metrorail operating hours and increasing track access will enable
> Metro crews to properly maintain the rehabilitated tracks and signals,
> mitigate water intrusion and complete other safety-critical maintenance and
> inspections beyond the completion of SafeTrack. The change will also reduce
> the risk of disruptive shutdowns for extensive repairs.
>
> ++++++++++++++++++
>
>
> We know that these proposed changes may impact you and your organization -
> please forward this information along to others who may be affected in your
> organization so that they can provide feedback. If you would also like
> printed brochures about these proposed changes, please let me know.
>
>
> Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions, and have a
> wonderful day.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Lisa Schooley
> External Relations
> Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
>
> Email: lschooley at wmata.com<mailto:lschooley at wmata.com>
> Direct line: (202) 962-1754
>
> 600 5th Street, NW
> Room 3E-11
> Washington DC 20001
>
> +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
> Customers are encouraged to sign up for MetroAlerts, the email and text
> messaging alert system designed to provide bus and rail customers with
> improved up-to-the-minute information about planned service changes and
> delays. Bus customers can receive alerts and advisories regarding
> route-specific delays, detours, schedule changes and construction activity.
> Learn more about this service
> online<http://www.wmata.com/about_metro/news/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?ReleaseID=5170>,
> or sign up today at wmata.com/MetroAlerts<http://www.wmata.com/metroalerts>
>
> Yasmin Reyazuddin
> Aging & Disability Services
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