D.C. to revise bike lane project on busy Connecticut Avenue NW
Critics cite concerns about fewer vehicle lanes and on-street parking options while supporters say a proposed bike lane would provide a safer route for cyclists.
By Luz LazoNew Potomac Yard Metro station to open May 19, officials say
The new station will be the 98th in the Metrorail system, coming months after the extension of the Silver Line added six new stations in Virginia.
By Justin GeorgeGeorge Washington Parkway overhaul will bring delays through 2025
All traffic will be squeezed onto one side of the divided parkway, giving workers the space to overhaul the road, barriers, bridges and overlooks.
By Michael LarisMetro approves first fare hike in five years, discount for low-income riders
Metro has avoided raising fares amid the crises of the pandemic and a rail car shortage, but leaders said a modest rise was warranted as the system makes improvements.
By Justin GeorgeMetro fare, service changes are coming soon. Here’s what to know.
The changes, which mostly will take effect July 1, include slashing fares in half for low-income riders and faster service at all times of the day.
By Justin GeorgeD.C. mayor’s budget scales down road safety, cuts Circulator routes
The D.C. mayor’s plan to use revenue from traffic cameras to balance the city’s budget has angered some residents and elected leaders.
By Luz LazoD.C.’s 14th Street Bridge in line for $72 million makeover
The District Department of Transportation said the $90 million project is needed to address “urgent safety and state of good repair concerns.”
By Michael LarisMaryland advances plan for MARC train service to Virginia, Delaware
The Maryland Department of Transportation said it has reached an agreement with Virginia for the potential future expansion of MARC to Alexandria.
By Luz LazoCars in deadly Md. work zone crash were reportedly speeding, NTSB says
The cars collided as one driver tried to change lanes, sending one vehicle barreling into a gap in concrete barriers inside the work zone.
By Ian DuncanThis air traffic control system helped to grow flights. Now it’s being shut down.
The decision is a blow for a concept that spurred growth — and supporters say increased safety — at a small airport and has officials wondering about the future of flights into exurban Washington.
By Lori ArataniTrain operator no longer at Metro after probe found he used autopilot, ate on the job
A Metro train operator accused of putting passengers at risk last month by switching to autopilot — a mode of operations that remains in testing — is no longer with the transit agency.
By Justin GeorgeTrains no longer delayed on Metro’s Blue Line after derailment
The incident happened overnight outside the Potomac Yard station and caused delays Tuesday morning.
By Dana HedgpethParked at a D.C. bus stop? New cameras could lead to a ticket in the mail.
The plan is part of a remake of the Metrobus system that transit leaders hope will speed service as growing traffic levels have slowed bus travel.
By Justin GeorgeMetro looks to curb transit crime with help from other agencies’ officers
Metro is paying off-duty police officers in the Washington region to work extra shifts, hoping to protect transit passengers in the wake of increased crime.
By Justin GeorgeWhere are the worst drivers, best restaurants in the D.C. area? The poll data are in.
The poll set about trying to shed light on that question and a handful of others, including whether Northern Virginia, the District or its Maryland suburbs have the best restaurants, schools, shopping or parks.
By Michael Laris, Lauren Lumpkin, Emily Guskin and Scott ClementCost rises for Potomac rail bridge that would eliminate East Coast bottleneck
Virginia is looking for builders for the $2.3 billion Long Bridge project, which is still on track for a 2030 opening.
By Luz LazoMaryland audit uncovers $1 million in potential toll overcharges
The review of tolls between April 2021 and January 2022 found more than 90,000 customers were billed extra because of irregularities.
By Luz LazoYellow Line to return May 7 after eight-month bridge, tunnel project
After wear and tear over decades, crews reinforced a tunnel that juts into the Potomac River from L’Enfant Plaza and re-anchored tracks on a nearby bridge.
By Justin GeorgeMetro service restored on Red Line after man was killed on tracks
A man was killed Monday after Metro Transit Police said he touched the rail system’s electrified third rail and was struck by a train.
By Justin GeorgeFAA warns of staff shortages in trying to head off summer delays
The agency is asking airlines to run fewer flights while using larger planes and to be transparent about the potential for disruptions.
By Ian Duncan