In response to the Post’s in-depth report on the ailments of WMATA and its metrorail system, Richard White released a statement on the transit agency’s website, with the header in red for emphasis.

From part of the statement:

We have been taking several steps over the last eight months to improve reliability, safety, cleanliness and overall quality of service. And we’re seeing results from a reduction in train delays and bus breakdowns to seeking rider input through the formation of a formal advisory council. We’ve added more layers accountability internally by closing loopholes and tightening procedures. We’re undergoing independent reviews. In fact, a recently completed independent critique by the leaders of six major transit systems determined that, Metro is still is “the best running transit system in the country.”

Remember, Sunday’s report is the first in four parts.

>> DCist on the Post’s WMATA report.