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Feds lift restrictions on some Metro funds

WASHINGTON — Metro’s money will flow a little easier now. 

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The Federal Transit Administration said Thursday Metro has met financial management oversight requirements after major problems were identified nearly three years ago. This means Metro can now get cash from some of its recent grants upfront — instead of borrowing money until the agency showed federal inspectors its receipts.

The restricted drawdown was meant to protect taxpayers from money going out the window.

Including an on-time, clean audit this year, the FTA says Metro has made progress on all grants awarded since July 2015.

Metro still has more work to do to remove restrictions on grants awarded before that date, the FTA said.

Washington Manassas Airport cleared to offer commercial airline flights

Washington Manassas Airport, formerly known as Manassas Regional Airport, has taken a big step toward its goal of offering passenger service. The airport, which is owned by the city of Manassas, Virginia, received its FAA Part 139 Airport Operating Certificate, a designation required before commercial airlines can begin service. During a ceremony Monday, FAA Associate Administrator Dan Edwards presented a framed version of the certificate to airport leaders.  Edwards said it's "extremely rare" for an existing airport that caters to private flights to clear this hurdle. 
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