Thread by @AdamTuss

Metro GM Randy Clarke says he wants Metro to be “boring.” Reduce the drama #wmata @nbcwashington

Clarke also talking a lot about being more transparent. Says he is committed to giving out information quickly and effectively #wmata @nbcwashington

Clarke “we are never going to be a business. We are not supposed to be a business.” #wmata @nbcwashington

Clarke “after FY ‘24 we are going to have to reset the business model of Metro.” Talking about funding challenges. #wmata @nbcwashington

Clarke “this is a safe system. This is a very safe system.” #wmata @nbcwashington

Clarke “if you took the amount of measurements that we have in the 7000 series without incident, that would be the equivalent of driving around the Beltway 29,000 times without an incident.” #wmata @nbcwashington

Clarke “I fundamentally believe that a rail customer and a bus customer are equal.” #wmata @nbc

Montgomery County executive Marc Elrich says the Metro GM should consider special taxing districts for those who live/work near Metro stations. #wmata @nbcwashington