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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Responding to federal directives, and in an effort to provide sufficient time for maintenance to ensure a safe and reliable transit system,
<b>Metro is asking the public to provide feedback on four proposed changes to Metrorail’s hours of operation.<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">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:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Proposal #1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Proposal #2<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Proposal #3<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Proposal #4<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">5:00 a.m.-midnight<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">5:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">5:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">5:00 a.m.-midnight<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">5:00 a.m.-midnight<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">5:00 a.m.-midnight<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">5:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">5:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">7:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">9:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">7:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">8:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Noon-11:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">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:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Take an online survey in English or Spanish at
<a href="http://wmata.com/community_outreach/proposed-hours.cfm"><span style="color:#0563C1">wmata.com/hours</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Email written comments to
<a href="mailto:writtentestimony@wmata.com"><span style="color:#0563C1">writtentestimony@wmata.com</span></a>.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Provide in-person feedback to staff at various Metrorail stations. For more information about dates, times and locations visit
<a href="http://wmata.com/community_outreach/proposed-hours.cfm"><span style="color:#0563C1">wmata.com/hours</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">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.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">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 <a href="http://wmata.com/community_outreach/proposed-hours.cfm">
<span style="color:#0563C1">wmata.com/hours</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">++++++++++++++++++<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Background Information<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">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.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">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.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">++++++++++++++++++<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">We know that these proposed changes may impact you and your organization - p<span style="color:black">lease forward</span> 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions, and have a wonderful day.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Lisa Schooley<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">External Relations<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Email:
<a href="mailto:lschooley@wmata.com"><span style="color:#0563C1">lschooley@wmata.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Direct line: (202) 962-1754<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">600 5th Street, NW<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Room 3E-11<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Washington DC 20001<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif">Riverdale Park, MD 20737<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif"><a href="http://www.riverdaleparkmd.info/">www.riverdaleparkmd.info</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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