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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Metro General Manager/CEO Paul J. Wiedefeld today publicly released the <b><a href="http://www.wmata.com/Images/Mrel/MF_Uploads/SafeTrack_Public.pdf?"><span style='color:blue'>final SafeTrack plan</span></a></b> -- a comprehensive maintenance effort that will accelerate three years worth of work into approximately one year. The plan significantly expands maintenance time on weekends, weeknights and midday hours and includes 15 "Safety Surges"-- long-duration track outages for major projects in key parts of the system. The plan addresses Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) safety recommendations and deferred maintenance backlogs while restoring track infrastructure to good health.<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"'>In addition to the Safety Surge projects, SafeTrack also includes <b><span style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>closing the Metrorail system at midnight every night <a href="http://wmata.com/about_metro/news/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?ReleaseID=6104"><span style='color:blue'>beginning June 3</span></a></span> (rather than at 3 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights) and expanding weekday maintenance opportunities by starting selected work at 8 p.m., rather than 10 p.m.<o:p></o:p></b></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"'>Each of the 15 Surge projects will result in either around-the-clock single tracking or shutdowns of selected track segments and <b>will have a significant impact on rush-hour commutes</b>. Many of the Surges will severely reduce the frequency of trains, resulting in crowding and extended wait times. When a Surge is underway on a particular line, Metro riders who have the ability to do so may be asked to use alternate travel options and avoid Metro until the project is complete.<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"'>The first Surge project will begin on <b>Saturday, June 4, and involves continuous single tracking between East Falls Church and Ballston-MU stations through June 16</b> while miles of deteriorated wooden rail ties are removed, the substructure of the railroad is rebuilt and new ties, fasteners, ballast and other infrastructure is installed. The duration of this project is 13 days and will result in reduced service at all Orange and Silver line stations, especially those stations west of Ballston where trains will only run every 18 minutes. <b>Due to reduced capacity and expected longer travel times, Orange and Silver line customers are strongly encouraged to consider alternative travel options and avoid traveling during rush-hour periods.<o:p></o:p></b></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"'>For the first Safety Surge, Metrorail customers are advised of the following service information between June 4-16:<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=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'> </span><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>Orange Line trains will run every 18 minutes at stations between Vienna and Ballston-MU<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'> </span><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>Silver Line trains will run every 18 minutes at all times<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Additional Orange Line trains will run between Ballston and New Carrollton; however, trains will still be less frequent than normal<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Expect significant crowding on Orange and Silver line trains<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Blue, Yellow, Green and Red line service will operate normally during rush hours during Safety Surge 1.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>You can view a quick video about the first Surge project <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oDoOtHF6ok"><span style='color:blue'>here</span></a>. The complete schedule of Safety Surges is available on WMATA’s <a href="http://www.wmata.com/Images/Mrel/MF_Uploads/surgesched.pdf?"><span style='color:blue'>website</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"'>+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>For more information about the SafePlan Maintenance Plan and how it may impact you and your organization, please <a href="http://www.wmata.com/about_metro/news/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?ReleaseID=6105"><span style='color:blue'>read the complete press release and view the SafeTrack plan</span></a>.</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br>+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<i><o:p></o:p></i></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 this track work will impact you and your organization, and we want you to be as prepared as possible. <b><span style='color:black'>Please forward</span> this information along to others who may be affected in your organization so that they may plan appropriately.</b> Updated information will continue to be posted on Metro’s website (<a href="http://www.WMATA.com"><span style='color:blue'>wmata.com</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"'>Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. I will send you additional information as it becomes available.<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:blue'>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><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"'>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><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Harlow Solid Italic"'>Jessica<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Jessica E. 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