Dr. Gridlock reports that House and Senate subcommittees have given the thumbs up to bills that will provide WMATA with $150 million in federal funds for making capital purchases and infrastructure repairs. (On a somewhat-related note, the House Appropriations Committee’s approved bill also includes $1.8 billion to Amtrak for fleet and station upgrades.) After the busy July that Metro’s maintenance crews have put in — including Green and Blue line work this upcoming weekend — we’re sure that WMATA is thrilled that the money is smoothly winding its way through the legislative process.