Houston Press: Run over by Metro
The Houston Press has conducted an in-depth look at Metro bus safety and how the transit agency handles the aftermath of accidents. It's a disturbing exposé, but it's important to read it all.
The story includes details of how Metro has dealt with the death of Domitila Leon-Herrera on January 20:
The day after the January 20, 2006, accident, Metro went into full-blown damage-control mode. Smalley, a senior manager, led a press conference in which he defended Metro's safety record by claiming that Metro drivers are involved in 0.68 accidents per 100,000 miles. This statistic includes neither accidents involving First Transit drivers nor less-serious crashes that Metro classifies as "incidents."
To the cameras and reporters, Smalley extended "sympathy and condolences" to Leon-Herrera's family. But Avila and his siblings say they never received any apology. And neither did Lorenzo Hernandez, her longtime boyfriend.
Metro still has not provided financial compensation for the accident. Not that any amount of money could make things right.
Thanks to Laurence and TP for the heads up.
Posted by Anne Linehan @ 03/31/06 10:00 AM | Print |
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