Metro Unveils New Tool to Use in Emergencies

The MEC-4 is a four-person, battery-operated electric cart that can zip to the scene of a train accident.

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Metro Unveils New Tool

Report Commentby David B. @ 6:51pm - Wed Oct 25th, 2006

Does it come with XM Radio?

Maybe they can pimp that ride.

Wasted Money

Report Commentby J C. @ 9:24pm - Wed Oct 25th, 2006

Sounds great until you find out these type of vehicles aren't allowed on the rail system. Why? They can't be seen by Central Control and therefore pose a risk to everyones safety.

Think I'm wrong? Ask how much money has been spent on Rerail vehicles and how many times they've been allowed to fulfill their true potential.

The Metro Board once again wastes everyone's money.

Re: Wasted Money

Report Commentby Nelson H. @ 1:45pm - Thu Oct 26th, 2006

Even if the vehicles were allowed on the system, what purpose would they serve? The article says to expedite emergency efforts, but I don't see how these vehicles will magically navigate through the already mis-managed system.

Waste of money, agreed.

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