And Surge 16, the final project, will close Shady Grove and Rockville stations on the Red Line.

Riders should prepare for 18 to 26 minute wait times on the Blue, Yellow, Green, Orange, and Silver Lines.

There are also extensions and date changes, with more adjustments to come.

They have already been hired and come from the private sector.

Lyft and Parking Panda are also offering specials, while Zipcar is prepared to expand its service based on demand.

And other reactions to WMTA’s “SafeTrack” plan to fix Metro.

Mayor Vince Gray isn’t backing away from a controversial streetcar maintenance and training facility on the grounds of a school in Ward 5, and says that seven to 10 such car barns will be needed for the whole streetcar network.

Metro’s Board of Directors agreed yesterday to set dates for public hearings on a slate of fare hikes that could see the cost of just entering the system at peak hours rise from $1.95 to $2.10 and the maximum cost for a trip jump from $5.00 to $5.75.

If you’re planning a trip that involves jumping on the Blue, Orange or Red lines this weekend, budget a little extra time — there’s plenty of work going on.

Did you enjoy that weekend off from Metro station closures, Washington? Don’t get too cozy. This weekend, WMATA is upping the ante, closing six Red Line stations beginning on Friday night at 10 p.m.