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RAC 'em up
WMATA's Riders' Advisory Council (RAC) is accepting applications for positions. There are three openings for DC, two for Prince George's, one for Arlington, and two at-large. The application asks what lines (rail or bus) you take, why you use Metro, your racial and ethnic background, education, and more; I presume they'll strive for some balance among members across those factors.
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