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.
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.
Fairfax County neighbors fighting against plan to expand Richmond Highway
Residents in Fairfax County’s Gum Springs community are fighting back against a plan to expand the Richmond Highway.
Traffic lights to I-270 entrance ramps activated in Frederick, Montgomery counties
Traffic signals on over 20 ramps to southbound Interstate 270 in Frederick and Montgomery counties have been activated as part of a transportation plan to save time and reduce congestion.
Woman, 2 juveniles killed in crash involving tractor-trailer on Interstate-66 in Fairfax County
Authorities say three people are dead after tractor-trailer and two vehicles collided Thursday morning on Interstate-66 in Fairfax County.
Metro expansion could include Georgetown station
Metro is looking to expand as the D.C. region continues to grow – and their plan could include a Georgetown station.
Tour bus driver shot on Maryland highway: State Police
Maryland State Police are investigating after a tour bus driver was shot by another motorist on MD 295 in Anne Arundel County early Tuesday morning.
Metro reopening stations Tuesday after renovations
Metro officials and local leaders are welcoming back riders to four newly rebuilt stations Tuesday.
Virginia police searching for missing 79-year-old last seen at Dulles Airport
The Virginia State Police has issued a senior alert for a 79-year-old man who suffers from cognitive impairment last seen at Dulles Airport on Friday.
Northern Virginia community assisting Afghan refugees landing at Dulles
Our area is helping take in refugees from Afghanistan as the situation there worsens.
Metro mandates COVID-19 vaccinations or weekly tests for all employees
Metro announced on Tuesday that vaccinations – or weekly COVID-19 tests – will be required for all employees.
Vote expected on Interstate-270 toll lane project Wednesday
A Board of Public Works meeting in Annapolis Wednesday is expected to feature a crucial vote on a proposal regarding Maryland's Interstate-270 toll lane project.
Feds threatening to destroy Quranic tiles bound for Manassas mosque, Islamic group says
Federal officials have reportedly halted the transportation of 750 pounds of Quranic tiles from Iran that were headed to a Manassas mosque – and a Muslim organization is demanding that they be released.
Dagger, loaded handgun seized by police at Dulles airport
Transportation Security Administration officers helped police seize a dagger concealed inside a walking stick and a loaded handgun from a man trying to board a plane at Washington Dulles International Airport on Thursday.
"#1 constituent complaint": DoD to try and reduce helicopter noise over Northern Virginia homes
Is helicopter and airplane noise ruining the quality of life for Northern Virginia residents? Well, some say it is.
Transportation planning board to discuss Maryland's Interstate-270 toll project
A regional panel will take another look at Maryland's Interstate-270 toll project Wednesday.
Metro extends train service to midnight, seven days a week starting July 18
Metro will extend its train service to midnight, seven days a week starting Sunday, July 18. The new operating hours are the first in a series of service improvements passed by Metro’s Board of Directors in June that include adding more all-day rail service, creating high-frequency bus routes and improving service across the region.
Proposal would ban certain riders from using Metro Transit
A plan to temporarily ban anyone arrested on Metro for a sex offense or weapons charge is facing criticism from the ACLU.
5 handguns in under a week recovered at Reagan National Airport
Three handguns were recovered today at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers - and five have been recovered in under a week.
WMATA projects will impact Red Line through Decemeber, officials say
Two significant projects will be impacting the Red Line from July through December, WMATA authorities say.