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- OmniRide service change takes effect April 21
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New trips will be added to the Lake Ridge – Washington (981) and Front Royal/Gainesville – Washington (611) Express routes, resulting in revised timetables. Additionally, there will be minor changes to the map for the Prince William Metro Express (95) route.
April 21, 2025, Prince William Living - Peak bloom broke CaBi records in March
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Annual members accounted for the majority of CaBi trips in March (69.9%), a slight decrease from the 78.3% share sustained through January and February. Casual riders (those without an annual membership) reversed this trend on March 29—to reiterate, the busiest day in system history—by making up 50.6% of all rides.
Samuel Littauer, April 21, 2025, Greater Greater Washington - Proposed development plan for Deanwood Metro station unveiled
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“These developments are not only amazing because they create affordable housing and just overall housing and mixed-use development, but this one will have a library, which we are very excited [about],” WMATA CEO Randy Clarke said at the announcement Monday.
Dan Ronan, April 22, 2025, WTOP - Blue and Green lines impacted by summer construction
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From July 5-26, track work is scheduled on the southern end of the Blue Line. The following month, from Aug. 2-31, work moves to the southern end of the Green Line.
Kenzie Chase, April 20, 2025, DC News Now - State releases six-year, $7 billion funding plan for capital improvement projects
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The City of Alexandria, for example, will get money to help cover the $200,000 operational cost for their GO Alex program, which is the city’s outreach program to get residents to ride transit, carpool and commute by bicycle.
Ian Stewart, April 21, 2025, ALXNow - DASH unveils new look with updated logos and mascot
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The redesigned logos aim to make DASH more approachable while showcasing the “DASH Difference” – the company’s ongoing commitment to improvement.
April 18, 2025, ALXNow - Understanding road diets
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Better bike and pedestrian infrastructure incentivizes more people to use those modes, and bus lanes make transit a more reliable option. Road diets thus also lead to reduced carbon emissions and cleaner air.
Diana Ionescu, April 17, 2025, Planetizen - Metro reminds customers of Blue and Green line construction this summer
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From July 5-26, track work will be done on the southern end of the Blue Line. From Aug. 2-31, work moves to the southern end of the Green Line.
April 17, 2025, WMATA - Automatic Train Control (ATO) suspended on WMATA Red Line
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Regarding the current station overruns, the Post reports that the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission is not requesting or requiring that WMATA turn ATO off on the Red Line, but to bring in engineering experts, possibly from the NTSB, to determine what is wrong and correct it.
David C. Lester, April 16, 2025, RT&S - Baltimore ordered to improve sidewalk accessibility
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In addition to building thousands of curb cuts and improving sidewalk conditions, the city is ordered to inspect its pedestrian walkways every 10 years, keep walkways clear of vegetation and overgrowth, prune obstructive trees, and other actions.
Diana Ionescu, April 15, 2025, Planetizen - Virginia DRPT Drafts $7b Six-Year Improvement Program
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The SYIP details DRPT’s funding priorities for FY 2026, allocating $332 million to local and regional public transportation providers, $442 million to WMATA’s Metrorail and Metrobus services, and $17 million to the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) operating and capital budget.
William C. Vantuono, April 16, 2025, Railway Age - Tysons Community Alliance turns to tax district for transportation project funding
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The district’s advisory board voted last Wednesday (April 9) to recommend that $1 million be allocated to the TCA for fiscal year 2026 to support its work to close gaps in the Tysons transportation network, reduce traffic from single-occupant vehicles, and boost public awareness and engagement.
Angela Woolsey, April 15, 2025, FFXNow - Gasoline prices are likely to dip this summer in the DC area and nationwide
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Gas prices are expected to be slightly above the national average in D.C., but in line with the national forecast in Maryland and Virginia. Some parts of the country, especially in oil and gas producing regions — including Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and New Mexico — could see prices below $3 a gallon.
Dan Ronan, April 15, 2025, WTOP - Ten years since 7000 series railcars entered Metro service
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In a post on X, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) said that the first railcar went into service on the Blue Line. It left from the Franconia-Springfield station.
Makea Luzader, April 14, 2025, DC News Now - Pedal with Petals returns to Tysons
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Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or just learning to ride, Pedal with Petals has something for everyone—and FABB is proud to be helping again this year by providing ride marshals for both the short and long routes.
April 14, 2025, Fairfax Alliance for Better Bicycling - How to build a better sustainable transportation pilot
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Pop-up projects and trial runs can build support for new street safety ideas and new alternatives to driving — or they can turn the public against a project before it even gets off the ground. A new study outlined how to avoid the most common pilot pitfalls.
Kea Wilson, April 15, 2025, Streetsblog USA - Over 500 bus stops being removed across the DMV
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Dubbed the “Better Bus Network,” the initiative aims to streamline service, improve travel times and enhance safety for riders—and that means cutting down on the number of stops.
Samantha Gilstrap, April 14, 2025, WUSA9 - Metro, Casey Trees plant dozens of new trees at West Hyattsville Metro Station
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For Metro customers, these trees improve aesthetics and create a more comfortable, enjoyable, and healthy transit experience. Last summer, the region saw record-breaking temperatures, making trees increasingly important for shading and air cooling for customers and employees at Metro stations.
April 14, 2025, WMATA - New Metro policy on banning riders for crimes has Northern Va. leaders' support
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Under the new policy, adopted March 27, the agency can ban passengers for 45 days for a first offense, 90 days for a second offense and 365 days for a third.
Scott McCaffrey, April 14, 2025, ARLNow - Free buses would mean 12% faster rides and 20% more riders: study
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The key to the increased bus speeds is that by doing away with fares, you reduce the dwell time — the amount of time it takes to get people onto the bus — at each stop.
Dave Colon, April 14, 2025, Streetsblog USA - How to make US trains faster
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A new report by the NYU Marron Institute’s Transit Costs Project by researcher Nolan Hicks suggests a “suite of targeted improvements” dubbed the “momentum” framework that could speed up passenger rail service in the United States by up to 30 percent — without high-speed rail.
Diana Ionescu, April 11, 2025, Planetizen - Free bus transit in Richmond to continue for another year
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Many Richmond residents simply cannot afford to lose fare-free transit, said Faith Walker, executive director of RVA Rapid Transit — an organization that advocates for an enhanced regional transportation system.
Samual B. Parker, April 11, 2025, Mass Transit Magazine - Electrifying our future: The power of partnerships in transit's green revolution
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These agencies aren't merely reducing emissions; they're proving that zero-emissions mass transit can effectively serve our communities. Yet, this transformation extends beyond simply swapping vehicles.
Brendan Harney, April 11, 2025, Mass Transit Magazine - Metro Board of Directors approves $4.957 billion FY2026 budget that improves service without raising fares
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The approved budget continues to fund Metro at levels where service is safe, frequent, and reliable. In recent years, Metro has seen increased ridership thanks to those tenets and expects that trend to continue with additional Metrorail service and a revamped bus network coming in June.
April 10, 2025, WMATA - Virginia's new speed-limiting device law could inspire other states
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The new rule, approved by Governor Glenn Youngkin late last month and expected to go into effect in July 2026, will enable judges to force drivers convicted of going over 100 miles per hour to install a “speed governor” in their vehicles.
Aaron Short, April 10, 2025, Greater Greater Washington - Metro approves nearly $5B budget that extends weekend hours starting in June
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Starting Sunday, June 22, Metrorail will open at 6 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays and close at 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Additional trains will also be introduced on the Silver and Red Lines during peak rush hour on weekdays, and will be scheduled to run at least every 4 minutes.
Ciara Wells, April 11, 2025, WTOP - Car prices will go up. Taking the train or a bus looks like a bargain
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Public transit advocates hope soaring car costs will push more people to the US transit system and spur government investment to improve service. Trump’s 25% tariffs on all cars shipped to the United States are likely to pile costs on to the already steep financial burdens of driving, and consumers can save thousands of dollars annually by switching to transit.
Nathaniel Meyersohn, April 10, 2025, CNN - Planned commuter path from Newington Road to Springfield Metro met with ongoing concern
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Mostly funded with federal dollars, the bikeway is slated to be constructed along the west side of Cinder Bed Road and connect to an existing trail through Fairfax County Park Authority property.
Scott McCaffrey, April 9, 2025, FFXNow - A warning for Metro about expanding automated train service
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Metro has had about 220 station overruns on the Red Line since automation began on Dec. 15, according to the safety commission. That’s compared to 144 in all of 2023 for the entire Metrorail system.
Luke Lukert, April 9, 2025, WTOP