Riders council wants more accountability from Metro board

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The riders group that advises Metro is calling for sweeping changes designed to bring more public accountability and efficiency to the transit system.

Recommendations include installing a CEO rather than a general manager as head of the system, lifting limitations on public comment periods, enforcing better attendance from board members and requiring that some members be elected.

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