DDOT shares first look at plans for infamous 'Dave Thomas Circle' in northeast DC
The District’s Department of Transportation gave the public its first look at the new “Dave Thomas Circle” on Monday night.
The District’s Department of Transportation gave the public its first look at the new “Dave Thomas Circle” on Monday night.
DC region could see billions for road projects following infrastructure legislation
As we start the work week, local leaders expect to learn more about the billions of dollars heading to the D.C. region after the federal infrastructure bill passed late Friday.
As we start the work week, local leaders expect to learn more about the billions of dollars heading to the D.C. region after the federal infrastructure bill passed late Friday.
Reopening of Shady Grove, Rockville Metro stations delayed until 2022
Metro has announced a delay in the reopening of Shady Grove and Rockville stations. Red Line customers can now expect the stations to reopen in mid-January 2022.
Metro has announced a delay in the reopening of Shady Grove and Rockville stations. Red Line customers can now expect the stations to reopen in mid-January 2022.
Silver Line extension project to Dulles Airport reaches substantial completion
The Metrorail Silver Line extension project, which will provide access to Dulles International Airport, has reached substantial completion on Phase 2, according to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority.
The Metrorail Silver Line extension project, which will provide access to Dulles International Airport, has reached substantial completion on Phase 2, according to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority.
Metro adds more trains to service Monday
Metro removed all 748 of the 7000-series railcars from service two weeks ago as part of the investigation into the derailment of a Blue Line train on Oct. 12.
Metro removed all 748 of the 7000-series railcars from service two weeks ago as part of the investigation into the derailment of a Blue Line train on Oct. 12.
Metrorail reduced service to continue through at least November 15
Metrorail reduced service levels will continue through at least November 15, officials say, as the transit system works to get its 7000-series railcars safely back on the tracks.
Metrorail reduced service levels will continue through at least November 15, officials say, as the transit system works to get its 7000-series railcars safely back on the tracks.
Charles County bus driver ‘sick-out’ continues; remote options begin Friday for impacted students
A bus driver 'sick-out' is now in its fifth day in Charles County and is causing disruptions to parents, teachers and students.
A bus driver 'sick-out' is now in its fifth day in Charles County and is causing disruptions to parents, teachers and students.
DC offers free Capital Bikeshare as Metrorail riders face reduced service, long commutes
Metro is continuing to operate at reduced service levels Monday as they continue to work toward returning the 7000-series railcars to service.
Metro is continuing to operate at reduced service levels Monday as they continue to work toward returning the 7000-series railcars to service.
Dozens of school bus routes canceled in Charles County Monday due to reported driver 'sick-out'
Reports of another bus driver sick-out are threatening to impact the school commute in Charles County Monday.
Reports of another bus driver sick-out are threatening to impact the school commute in Charles County Monday.
Green, Yellow Line running on single rail only due to fire department activity at Gallery Place
Metro trains on the Green and Yellow Lines in D.C. are currently running on single rail only between Mt. Vernon Square and L'Enfant Plaza after reports of a train smoking on the tracks caused the fire department to respond at Gallery Place.
Metro trains on the Green and Yellow Lines in D.C. are currently running on single rail only between Mt. Vernon Square and L'Enfant Plaza after reports of a train smoking on the tracks caused the fire department to respond at Gallery Place.
DC Metro service reduction expected through Oct. 24; 60 percent of fleet pulled due to safety concerns
D.C. Metro has pulled 60 percent of its fleet due to derailment safety concerns, officials said Sunday, and the reduced service is expected to continue through Sunday.
D.C. Metro has pulled 60 percent of its fleet due to derailment safety concerns, officials said Sunday, and the reduced service is expected to continue through Sunday.
Loudoun County hopes to cut down commutes with new 'intelligent transportation system'
A new "intelligent transportation system" could cut down on some Loudoun County commutes. At least, that’s the hope.
A new "intelligent transportation system" could cut down on some Loudoun County commutes. At least, that’s the hope.
DC metro derailments could indicate problems in other cities’ transit systems, NTSB boss says
A Blue Line derailment that injured one person and prompted DC metro to yank 60% of its railcars on Sunday "could have been catastrophic" – and could signal a much larger problem nationwide, according to a federal agency.
A Blue Line derailment that injured one person and prompted DC metro to yank 60% of its railcars on Sunday "could have been catastrophic" – and could signal a much larger problem nationwide, according to a federal agency.
DC Metro train derailed at least 3 times in same day prior to service being suspended: NTSB says
National Transportation Safety Board officials say the Metro train that derailed on October 12 leaving one passenger injured and triggering several days of service disruptions along the Blue Line had derailed several times earlier that same day.
National Transportation Safety Board officials say the Metro train that derailed on October 12 leaving one passenger injured and triggering several days of service disruptions along the Blue Line had derailed several times earlier that same day.
Green Line Metro service suspended due to stabbing aboard train near Anacostia
Green Line train service has been suspended due to a stabbing aboard a Branch Avenue-bound train near Anacostia.
Green Line train service has been suspended due to a stabbing aboard a Branch Avenue-bound train near Anacostia.
Blue Line reopening Friday after derailment closes part of Metro for days
Normal service will resume on the Blue, Orange and Silver lines Friday after a Metro train derailment Tuesday caused part of the route to close.
Normal service will resume on the Blue, Orange and Silver lines Friday after a Metro train derailment Tuesday caused part of the route to close.
Blue Line service suspended due to Metro train derailment; 1 person injured
Metro service on the Blue Line was suspended Tuesday night between Pentagon and Foggy Bottom due to a train derailment and officials say there will be no rail service between the Rosslyn and Pentagon stations on Thursday after also suspending service Wednesday.
Metro service on the Blue Line was suspended Tuesday night between Pentagon and Foggy Bottom due to a train derailment and officials say there will be no rail service between the Rosslyn and Pentagon stations on Thursday after also suspending service Wednesday.
25% of all U.S. critical infrastructure at risk of failure due to flooding: report
A new report from the nonprofit research and technology organization First Street Foundation says that around a quarter of all critical infrastructure in the U.S. is at risk of failure due to flooding.
A new report from the nonprofit research and technology organization First Street Foundation says that around a quarter of all critical infrastructure in the U.S. is at risk of failure due to flooding.
Montgomery County DOT reports higher ridership; increases service and trip times beginning Sunday
Drive less, walk, bike and ride more. That’s part of an even bigger idea behind Montgomery County’s efforts to increase its Ride-On bus service and improve efficiency.
Drive less, walk, bike and ride more. That’s part of an even bigger idea behind Montgomery County’s efforts to increase its Ride-On bus service and improve efficiency.
Bill to give DC residents $100 a month on SmarTrip cards reintroduced
DC Councilmember Charles Allen is re-introducing his bill that would put a recurring $100 balance to D.C. resident’s SmarTrip card every month.
DC Councilmember Charles Allen is re-introducing his bill that would put a recurring $100 balance to D.C. resident’s SmarTrip card every month.