What would you do if some teens were throwing rocks at Metrobuses? Ask them nicely to stop, of course!

WTOP’s Adam Tuss is the first to the gate with news of Metro’s Board of Directors having agreed today to a fare hike proposal to put forward to the public. Here’s the details: >> Peak Metrorail base fares would increase 30 cents, from $1.35 to $1.65 >> Off-peak rail service would remain at $1.35 >> The maximum rail fare would jump 80 cents, to $4.70 >> If you use SmarTrip, bus fares will remain…

Via WTOP’s Adam Tuss, looks like Metro General Manager John Catoe is worrying about more than just budget shortfalls. Catoe says he’s about to launch a new initiative to crack down on eating, drinking and chewing gum on Metro trains. “I have noticed (myself) and have received calls and letters that there has been an increase,” says Metro General Manager John Catoe. “We are going to have a focused campaign from the standpoint of…

WTOP’s Adam Tuss asks an important question: When the new Nationals stadium opens in the spring, fans will head to the Navy Yard stop on the Green line — even though the Stadium-Armory station on the Orange and Blue lines will be the only stop with the word “stadium” in it. Couldn’t there be a lot of confusion on game days? Apparently, WMATA hadn’t thought of this until Tuss asked them about it. It does…

WTOP’s Adam Tuss reports on DDOT’s plans for U Street in the wake of last week’s public meeting to gather community input, and residents of the corridor may have reason for concern. Among DDOT’s various proposals, they have announced they’re considering adding angled parking, similar to what you see on 18th Street in Adams Morgan, to U Street. Ever since the U Street corridor began its impressive revitalization, residents have been worried that the street…