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Feb 02, 2024

D.C. Proposes $200 Million To Prevent Metro Service Cuts

The commitment will not be finalized until D.C. wraps up its budget in the spring.

Jan 24, 2024

D.C. To Start Fining Drivers In Bus-Only Lanes Starting Jan. 29

After months of delays in enforcement, drivers in D.C. will be fined $100 for illegally driving, parking, standing, or stopping in bus lanes.

Jan 18, 2024

The Annual March For Life Is Friday. Here’s What To Know

There will be road closures Friday for the annual anti-abortion rally.

Jan 09, 2024

D.C.-Area School Districts Among Electric Bus Pioneers

Fairfax County and Montgomery County will get dozens of new zero-emission electric school buses thanks to federal grants.

Jan 05, 2024

By 2035, All New Cars In D.C. Have To Be Zero-Emission

New emissions standards will help usher in an EV era. Eleven years from now, you won’t be able to buy a new gas-powered car in the D.C. region.

Dec 22, 2023

10 Transportation Projects Set For Completion In 2024 Around The D.C. Region

Things will probably be a little quieter as far as Metro projects, but expect many roadway projects across the region.

Dec 18, 2023

Downtown Red Line Metro Stations Closed Until New Year’s Eve

Red Line service will be unavailable at several downtown stations throughout the next two weeks for construction and maintenance. WMATA says ridership is historically lower during the holiday season.

Dec 12, 2023

Station Closures, Fare Hikes, Layoffs: Metro’s Budget Proposal Outlines Alarming Cuts

Metro officials say without more money, they’ll be forced to drastically cut train service and eliminate nearly half of all Metrobus routes. “Today’s proposal is a worst-case scenario,” said Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen.

Dec 07, 2023

Q&A: Paul Wiedefeld On Maryland’s $3 Billion Transportation Budget Shortfall

A $3 billion budget deficit could mean big cuts to MARC train service, commuter bus lines, and new highway construction in Maryland.

Dec 07, 2023

Virginia Lands Major Federal Infusion To Relieve Rail Bottleneck Over Potomac

The money will fund a new passenger rail bridge between Arlington and D.C., doubling Amtrak’s capacity and dramatically increasing VRE service.

 
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