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Jan 10, 2024

Metro Closures On Blue, Orange, Silver And Red Lines Coming For Martin Luther King Jr. Day Weekend

Metro recommends adding 30 minutes to your expected travel time.

Oct 11, 2023

Metro Will Offer Overnight Service On 13 Bus Routes Starting Mid-December

Overnight bus service is set to start Dec. 17, which will be especially helpful for those with late-night and early morning shifts.

Sep 19, 2023

WMATA Plans To Rename Metrobus Routes. It Wants Your Ideas

Metro is planning on changing bus route names for the first time in 50 years. The new naming system would be part of a larger initiative by Metro to redesign its network.

Jul 14, 2023

Purple Line Opening Delayed Again, Now Slated For 2027

The state’s Board of Public Works approved a request for a seven-month extension on the already severely delayed rail line project.

Apr 21, 2022

Masking Is Now Optional On DC Circulator Bus And Streetcar

The change follows a a federal judge’s ruling earlier this week that deemed the CDC’s masking requirements on public transportation unlawful. WMATA and other local transit systems have also eliminated masking requirements.

Dec 01, 2020

Metro’s Proposed Cuts Are A ‘Punch In The Gut’ For Workers And The Local Economy

Not only would the proposed cuts put a damper on economic growth, but they could also severely hamper economic recovery coming out of the pandemic.

Oct 19, 2020

Alexandria Gets New Electric Buses — A First For Northern Virginia Transit

The vehicles won’t produce any tailpipe emissions and are much quieter than diesel buses.

Oct 13, 2020

A New Type Of Bus Service Is Launching In Montgomery County This Week

Bus Rapid Transit is a higher-quality bus service that has features that speed up trips, compared to regular buses.

Dec 04, 2014

New Tool Shows Which Transportation Options Are Near You

While the tool was designed for businesses, there’s nothing stopping your from typing in your home address.

Jun 28, 2013

D.C. Is Third Best City For Car-Free Living, Says Donkey-Riding Captain Obvious

Credit Donkey reports that 13.4 percent of commuters in D.C. use public transportation, making it an ideal city for car-free living.

 
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