Governors, DC mayor commit $75 million to Metro

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia have each committed $25 million to fund upgrades to the Metro transit system.

Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley, Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe and district Mayor Vincent Gray announced the funding commitment after they met Wednesday to discuss regional issues. The meeting was the first between the three executives since McAuliffe took office. All three are Democrats.