Metro Board Chairman Jack Evans on Wednesday urged a federal takeover of the transit system, saying that only a body with “extraordinary powers” to raise money and fire employees can fix the agency’s problems. Evans recommended creation of a federal control board to run Metro, but cautioned that such a step would face major legal and political challenges.

News Alert Wed., Nov. 02, 2016 1:31 p.m.     Metro board chairman urges federal takeover of transit system Metro Board Chairman Jack Evans on Wednesday urged a federal takeover of the transit system, saying that only a body with “extraordinary powers” to raise money and fire employees can fix the agency’s problems. Evans recommended creation of a federal control board to run Metro, but cautioned that such a step would face major legal and political challenges. Read more » Advertisement You are signed up for the following breaking news alerts: Technology | World | Health/Science/Environment | Sports | National | Entertainment | Politics | Economy/Business. You are signed up for the following local (DC/MD/VA) news alerts: Local Politics | Local Commuter | Local Other News | Local Business | Local Crime/Safety | Local Weather. You received this email because you signed up for breaking news alerts. For additional free email alerts and newsletters, or to manage your alerts/newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error, or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2016 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071