Unsuck DC Metro: Metro to Face Congressional Questioning on Security

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Metro to Face Congressional Questioning on Security

Metro security will be the focus of a congressional hearing next week, entitled "Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority: Is there a Security Gap?"

On June 24, Metro officials will be asked to testify, under oath, before the Subcommittee on Health Care, District of Columbia, Census and the National Archives, which is under the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

What instigated the hearing and what the focus will be are still unclear, but we'll update with details as/if they become available.

The hearing will start at 9:30 a.m. and will be held in room 2247 of Rayburn Building. It is open to the public.

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varun · 719 weeks ago

Two immediate thoughts:
1. What do you mean, "Is there"? :) Of course there is!
2. Next up, "WMATA: Is there a Reality Gap?" Now THAT, I would attend. Or at least, drive past and flick off.

WMATA: Doing more for the car industry than all the automobile manufacturers put together.

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Guest · 719 weeks ago

I'd like to think something like this would make a difference, but Metro is an immovable object, literally and figuratively.

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guest · 719 weeks ago

i bet they don't show up.

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El LuchadorodeMetro · 719 weeks ago

Yea! TSA and arrive 2 hours before your scheduled Metro Train!

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unsuckdcmetro 92p · 719 weeks ago

"El Luchador de Metro" Funny.

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Corresponding Toads · 719 weeks ago

I hope someone has the brains to ask, "How do we know Metro Transit Police Officers aren't just waddling around the system, avoiding known trouble-areas?"

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Panic · 719 weeks ago

I think it's pretty clear what triggered this hearing.

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Kara · 719 weeks ago

"Yes congressman, we have a security plan. We randomly open bags in conjuction with the much-loved TSA and we know of 0 problems with this approach."

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vanceastro 111p · 719 weeks ago

Since we've got some time, how 'bout a post requesting (serious) questions that should be asked of Metro officials by the subcommttee members regarding Metro Security (or lack thereof), then submitting the best 5-10 to the members on the subcommittee?

I know it sounds crazy, but....IT JUST MIGHT WORK!

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unsuckdcmetro 92p · 719 weeks ago

Good idea. Will wait until more about the substance of the hearing is known.

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vanceastro 111p · 719 weeks ago

http://oversight.house.gov/index.php?option=com_c...

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Ever and Anon · 719 weeks ago

I will be SO interested in Metro's responses to the questions! Where's the popcorn? Only thing better would be for the committee to have the riding public write their questions for them. Will Mr. Strudel be there?

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David · 719 weeks ago

"Security Gap"? Public transportation is inherently lacking in security. If it was as secure as flying, it would cease to be an efective means of getting from Point A to Point B. I accept that risk every day. However, what I don't accept is the tolerance of culture that DC and Metro has toward gangs of "unruly youths." They are our future prison population and thus do not deserve to be treated with "kid" gloves.

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John · 719 weeks ago

Can't wait to see Dr. Gridlocks complete suck up coverage of this hearing.

He'll try to justify all of WMATA's BS answers and sugarcoat all their lies.

That guy is a wretched tool, and I'd be surprised if he wasn't on their payroll.

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Matt G · 719 weeks ago

Kubicek won't be there Mr. Unsuck. Don't you know he has a railroad to run?

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Guest · 718 weeks ago

Kubicek , the mechanic? How was he promoted from a mechanic to being over Rail when he was in charge of Rail and not fired or asked to resign? Is it true you get promoted at Metro if you can "lie" for mgmt.?

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Guest · 718 weeks ago

What security. The managers have no clue. They were hired as "buddies" friends and family members.
Fire managers and put educated, skilled and experienced managers in place then Metro will thrive!