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- VDOT advances Interstate 95 and Route 123 interchange improvements in hops of clearing infamous bottleneck
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The transit agency on Wednesday held a public hearing at Occoquan Elementary School to solicit input from residents on the $7.2 million proposal, which is slated to begin construction in 2023 with a planned 2027 completion.
Ben Peters, May 10, 2024, Inside NoVa - Projects aim to reduce I-66 traffic, increase commuter options
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The Northern Virginia Transportation Commission is reviewing more than $30 million in proposed projects to ease traffic congestion along the I-66 corridor. Roughly $6 million from these proposed projects would directly assist Fairfax County in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and traffic congestion on I-66.
Jared Wenzelburger, May 9, 2024, Fairfax Times - Alexandria using smart tech to improve traffic flow
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Traffic engineers used to have to retime traffic signals after months or even years. With the smart traffic technology, they could be retimed every three-to-five minutes.
Adam Tuss, May 9, 2024, NBC4 Washington - Pit stops and free giveaways planned for Bike to Work Day next week in Alexandria
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Bike to Work Day is an annual tradition encouraging locals to ride a bike to their offices. This year, Bike to Work Day is on Friday, May 17.
Vernon Miles, May 9, 2024, ALXNow - To expand transit on the cheap, cities explore infill stations
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In Atlanta, DC, and the Bay Area, transit agencies are building new stops on existing lines to reach neighborhoods that 1960s planners intentionally skipped.
Benjamin Schneider, May 8, 2024, Bloomberg - Be a Better Bus Hero, engage with Metro on proposed Better Bus Network
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Metro today announced the launch of our next phase of the Better Bus Network Redesign project to create a bus network to meet the transit needs of our rapidly changing region. Starting May 13 through July 15, we invite you to be a Better Bus Hero by sharing your opinions on the proposed new bus routes.
May 9, 2024, WMATA - Goodbye, carpet on Metro. Oldest trains in system to be removed
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The trains were built to last approximately 40 years, according to a Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority news release. While these trains have undergone updates and improvements, they've had four times the number of issues compared with the newer, 7000-series trains, the statement said.
Lilly Roser, May 9, 2024, NBC4 Washington - Metro's future of bus service could bring new routes and end some familiar stops
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“The proposed 2025 network is constrained and focused on optimizing service to grow ridership, because we are anticipating limited resources at Metro and from the region for the next budget year,” said Tom Webster, Metro’s chief planning and performance officer.
Mike Murillo, May 9, 2024, WTOP - Public hearings will gather input on Fairfax Connector changes
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These modifications, including the addition of two new routes, are part of Phase II of the Centreville, Chantilly, Vienna, and Tysons (CCVT), and Franconia-Springfield service adjustments.
Fairfax County Department of Transportation, May 8, 2024, Gazette Leader - How to navigate every step of the energy transition: think collaboration
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Governments around the world are catalyzing decarbonization efforts, pursuing these mission-driven goals with increasing intensity at every level. This includes public transit, which has been undergoing significant strategic shifts.
Houari Cheikhi, May 8, 2024, Metro Magazine - Help improve e-bike safety rules
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This is a golden opportunity for all e-bike users to share their experiences and ensure the safety guidelines truly benefit all riders and other road, trail, and path users.
May 8, 2024, Fairfax Alliance for Better Bicycling - E-bikes and creating financially sustainable bike share programs
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E-bikes have been steadily gaining market share on city streets and suburban roads. In 2016, classic bikes outsold e-bikes in the U.S. by a 50 to 1 ratio. Today, the ratio is about 4 to 1 and the gap is shrinking.
Phillip Mark Plotch, May 8, 2024, Streetsblog USA - Walk more in your city. It could open up new horizons.
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As downtown DC and commercial centers in other cities seek a new, post-pandemic identity, we needn’t wait for them to magically evolve. The future identity of the District begins with us — the people who spend time here.
Maria de los Angeles, May 8, 2024, Greater Greater Washington - This 62+ community boasts unparalleled transit and walkability
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The Leggett at Elizabeth Square is a brand-new 62+ community located in the heart of downtown Silver Spring, and there are so many phenomenal reasons to live there.
The Leggett, Maier & Warner PR, May 7, 2024, Patch - Suburban backlash threatens country's biggest transit systems
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After several years of incomplete recovery from a massive ridership drop, federal relief money is running out for systems in New York, Washington, Philadelphia and other major cities.
Ry Rivard, May 8, 2024, Politico - Officials give updates on Purple Line project during first community meeting
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Officials said they expect delivery of the light rail vehicles to the operation and maintenance facility later this spring. They also said test track centered around the operation and maintenance facility is expected to be complete this summer, and that will kick off a period of intensive local testing.
Tosin Fakile, May 7, 2024, DC News Now - Metro releases proposal for major changes to its bus system
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The “Better Bus Network” proposal involves many things riders are likely to embrace – more service during off-peak hours and weekends, more service to places like hospitals, schools, and grocery stores, plus more service to fast-growing areas like National Harbor.
Tom Roussey, May 7, 2024, ABC7 News - 'Build Green' bill seeks a clean shift in transportation spending
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The transportation sector now makes up 28 percent of U.S. carbon emissions, and there has been little progress in reducing that burden.
Marianne Lavelle, May 6, 2024, Inside Climate News - Metrorail weekend construction on four of six lines with station closures on Blue, Silver lines
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Free shuttle buses will replace trains to/from the closed stations connecting to the Metrorail system at Addison Road. Additional maintenance is also scheduled on the Red and Green lines with trains single tracking through the work zones.
May 7, 2024, WMATA - A look at the path forward to a revamped Union Station
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Amtrak, which wants to take control of the station's commercial space as soon as June 1, has said it wants to put more focus on the station’s role as a transit hub, and less as an indoor shopping mall.
Daniel J. Sernovitz, May 8, 2024, Washington Business Journal - Metro's proposed future strategy includes increased service but also suggests turnbacks for Silver and Red lines
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The presentation also outlined how many of each series of trains are currently in service. WMATA outlined plans to phase out the remaining 74 2000-series trains that are still in service for its “near-term fleet.” These trains entered service between 1983 and 1984.
Makea Luzader, May 6, 2024, DC News Now - How will AI impact transportation? US DOT wants public input.
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The government wants to avoid potential dangers that could disrupt labor, privacy and national security. Concurrently, the Biden administration seeks to promote opportunities, innovation and trustworthiness with the new technology.
David Taube, May 6, 2024, Smart Cities Dive - Maryland Transit Authority to host purple line community meeting
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The 16-mile light train rail will bridge the transportation gap from Bethesda in Montgomery county to New Carrollton in Prince George’s County.
Ya-Marie Sesay, May 7, 2024, DC News Now - Could the Yellow Line be separated? Unearthing an underwater idea
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For a certain kind of transit nerd, the DC Metro is most famous not for its trains, architecture, or history but for its unique network topology, a consequence of the Yellow Line reverse-branching through the core of the network.
J.M. Christoph, May 6, 2024, Greater Greater Washington - 11 Must-know Apple maps features for daily commuters
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These types of apps have revolutionized the way we get around and made things like TomToms and paper maps obsolete due to their sheer convenience and effectiveness. You simply have to type in your location, and your iPhone will instantly find the quickest route.
Nathan P. Gibson, May 5, 2024, Slash Gear - E-Bikes contributing to bike share growth
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Shared mobility users are gravitating toward e-bikes, which make cycling easier and more accessible for a larger segment of the population.
Diana Ionescu, May 5, 2024, Planetizen - Bike to Work Day returns to D.C. area this month, promising a workout and swag
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Participants are encouraged to register and visit a pit stop by bike to receive a complimentary T-shirt in this year’s color (orange), along with snacks and door prizes. A total of 110 pit stops will be available throughout D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
James Jarvis, May 3, 2024, FFXNow - DMVMoves to create unified vision for public transit
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DMVMoves will be guided by a 20-person task force, including a federal government representative and leaders appointed by COG and WMATA.
May 2, 2024, Metro Magazine - Maryland Transit Administration opens public comments period for proposed changes to bus lines
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The comment period runs through July 8, and MTA will hold virtual public hearings on June 5 and June 6 to get feedback.
Tony Roberts, May 1, 2024, The Baltimore Sun - 'See a station manager' no more — Metro updating fare gate display screen
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New technology will tell passengers whether their card is deactivated, expired or invalid, Metro said in a news release. Customers won’t need to talk to Metro staff to figure out what is wrong with their cards.
Ana Golden, May 1st, 2024, WTOP