Phillip Washington

CEO of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

CEO of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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Fewer people are riding public transportation in LA and that’s a national trend, says Phillip Washington, CEO of LA County’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority.   
 “Part of this…

‘Fast, frequent and reliable service is the key,’ says LA transit chief

Fewer people are riding public transportation in LA and that’s a national trend, says Phillip Washington, CEO of LA County’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority.  “Part of this…

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