The D.C. Council held a public hearing on Tuesday about a bill that would establish the regional Metrorail Safety Commission, a federally-mandated agency that would be charged with inspecting and enforcing safety standards for Metro. Budget details and also possible commission appointments were also discussed.
The Council has revised the bill to increase transparency and provide public access to the commission’s work including access to meetings and the ability to request documents and records by requiring the commission to adhere to the federal public records law.
