MTA keeps going through the snow
An MTA bus passenger waits for a ride Saturday.
The Maryland Transit Administration did a little crowing Monday -- but I don't think you can blame the agency. They kept the buses and trains rolling through the worst of the weekend's snowstorm.
In a news release Monday, the agency noted that it kept local bus, light rail and Metro subway servvice going through the worst of the storm. It might not have run perfectly -- who could expect that with 21 inches of snow coming down? -- but it never ground to a halt as some regional transit agencies did.
Maryland Transportation Secretary Beverly Swaim-Staley had good reason to be proud of her people when she released the following statement.
Despite severe weather conditions, the MTA maintained service throughout the
blizzard. I have tremendous pride in our employees who persevered, literally, in the eye of the storm to keep our service moving assafely and efficiently as possible.
The MTA's operations people deserve such kudos. It was a tough job -- especially with the Ravens hosting a game Sunday. And they came through. That's what happens when you let real professionals run a transit system.
Categories: Baltimore Metro, Light rail, Local bus lines, MARC train, MTA bus system, WMATA/D.C. Metro
Comments
Any chance we can put MTA in charge of Delta Airlines? My 7:00 AM Saturday departure was rescheduled for Wednesday.
Posted by: Mitch | December 21, 2009 8:30 PM
The MTA at times frustrates me, but I'll give credit where it is due and a very good job with keeping buses rolling during the storm this weekend.
Posted by: Rick | December 22, 2009 9:41 AM
Is that cutline snark? I don't see many passengers waiting for that bus.
And for all the grief we give MTA, for a few short days, they offered more service than WMATA.
Posted by: Tyler | December 23, 2009 12:03 AM