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Eleanor Holmes Norton: “An enduring reduction in ridership presents a risk to Metro's financial future.”

On the recordFebruary 8, 2022
An enduring reduction in ridership presents a risk to Metro's financial future.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Norton warns about the financial challenges Metro faces post-pandemic.

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