Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

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Dates:
Active 1962
Active 1980

Biographical notes:

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), established 1967, superseded the National Capital Transportation Agency (NCTA) and is the private agency charged with the coordination and operation of mass transit (both bus and rail) in the National Capital Region. First ground was broken for Metrorail in 1969 and it started service in 1976.

From the description of Metrorail specifications collection, 1962-1980 (bulk 1972-1978). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 30302488

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Subjects:

  • Bridges
  • Express highways
  • Local transit
  • Roads
  • Subways

Occupations:

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Places:

  • Washington Metropolitan Area (as recorded)

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