Historic Accomplishments
Among other historic accomplishments, the Board of Trade helped:
1902 – Promote the construction of Union Station
1937 – Envision the city’s subway system
1966 – Create the Washington Area Transit Authority to build and operate Metrorail and Metrobus
1987 Secure the transfer of National and Dulles airports from federal to local control, paving the way for expansion and renovations
1990s – Obtain funding for reconstruction of Woodrow Wilson Bridge
2001 – Get Reagan National Airport reopened after its extended closure following September 11
2002 – Establish a National Capital Region Coordination office in the federal Department of Homeland Security
