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Seven miles of Georgia Avenue will have a bus-only lane this summer

Part of Georgia Avenue in Montgomery County will be converted into a designated bus lane this summer to accommodate the scheduled closure of the Metro’s Red Line north of Fort Totten, county and WMATA officials announced Tuesday.
Arya Hodjat, April 23, 2024, Washingtonian

How transit architecture impacts real and perceived safety

The article describes a failed SEPTA effort to deploy an AI-powered surveillance tool to scan for firearms in stations and trains, as well as how the architecture of stations can improve visibility and openness and make riders feel safer.
Diana Ionescu, April 23, 2024, Planetizen

Metro and transit partners announce travel alternatives for summer Red Line closure, additional bus only lanes to prioritize shuttles

In partnership with MDOT SHA, more than seven miles of bus only lanes will be created along sections of Georgia Ave between Glenmont and Silver Spring and adjustments to signal timing to prioritize buses. 
April 23, 2024, WMATA

Metro unveils plan to dampen impact of summer Red Line work that will shut down 5 stations

Metro says free shuttle buses traveling in special bus-only lanes through parts of Montgomery County, Maryland, will help riders affected by the shutdown of five Red Line stations this summer.
Thomas Robertson, April 23, 2024, WTOP

MTA riders raise concerns about proposed cuts to DC-bound bus routes

One of the chief concerns for riders who spoke to WTOP are that remaining lines will only serve the Capitol Hill and Pennsylvania Avenue areas without stops for those who work along North Capitol Street, Massachusetts Avenue and the K Street corridor.
Mike Murillo, April 23, 2024, WTOP

Navigating the summer shutdown: Metro's Red Line bus shuttle plan

The work will be executed in two phases. From June 1 through June 29, Glenmont, Wheaton, Forest Glen, Silver Spring, and Takoma stations will be closed. 
April 23, 2024, Source of the Spring

Metro ready for Red Line summer work, partners with MDOT, Montgomery County, DDOT to prioritize shuttle buses

Free, Local, and Limited-Stop Shuttle buses will be provided between Glenmont and Fort Totten, and free Express Shuttle buses will run directly between Silver Spring and downtown DC.
April 22, 2024, WMATA

What could the region do to ensure WMATA not only survives but thrives?

After Virginia’s General Assembly included $149.5 million for Metro in its recently released biennium budget, the three jurisdictions WMATA serves appear ready to close the agency’s $750 million budget gap that could have cut 67% of transit service in the nation’s capital. 
Wyatt Gordon, April 22, 2024, Greater Greater Washington

MTA riders raise concerns about proposed cuts to DC-bound bus routes

One of the chief concerns for riders who spoke to WTOP are that remaining lines will only serve the Capitol Hill and Pennsylvania Avenue areas without stops for those who work along North Capitol Street, Massachusetts Avenue and the K Street corridor.
Mike Murillo, April 23, 2024, WTOP

Senators introduce bill to make public transit more accessible

Nearly 20% of all transit stations in the U.S. aren't accessible to people with disabilities and don't fully comply with the Americans with Disabilities act, according to the Federal Transit Administration. 
Kris Van Cleave, April 22, 2024, CBS News

Pedal into spring with 2nd annual Pedal with Petals bike ride!

Pedal with Petals is returning for its vibrant second year in Tysons on Saturday, May 11. 
April 21, 2024, Fairfax Alliance of Better Bicycling

Google Maps introduces new transit, EV features

For electric car drivers, Google Maps will collect user-generated data to find the nearest EV charging locations, and, in some cases, real-time port availability.
Diana Ionescu, April 19, 2024, Planetizen

OmniRide offers free rides for children April 25

OmniRide Local and Metro Express are already currently free and will be until at least June. Children can ride any OmniRide Express commuter bus for free on this day, which currently costs $9.00 one way, when accompanied by a paying adult.
Amelia Breeden, April 19, 2024, Potomac Local News

The state of e-scooters in the US

Eight years after shared e-scooters were first introduced in US cities, the industry still teeters on the edge of success, hindered in part by limited infrastructure.
Diana Ionescu, April 18, 2024, Planetizen

All aboard! Amtrak to possibly add new stops in Christiansburg and Roanoke

The Virginia Rail Authority said these routes would be an extension process down from Roanoke to the New River Valley and a new stop in Christiansburg.
Rachel Tillapaugh, April 18, 2024, ABC7 News

Fairfax supervisors urge General Assembly to reject Youngkin's proposed metro funding cuts

The General Assembly passed the FY 2024-2026 biennium budget in March which included $149.5 million from the state to address WMATA’s funding shortage in FY 2025 and FY 2026, according to the letter.
Acacia James, April 18, 2024, FFXNow

Prince William County board agrees to partially fund OmniRide budget shortfall

The agency – the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission – previously warned it will be forced to cut service if it can’t secure enough local funding to offset its rising costs, although it’s not immediately clear what those service cuts might look like.
Ben Peters, April 18, 2024, Inside NoVa

How transit agencies can get more people 'on board' with transit tech

Increasing usage of public transit has an important role to play in our fight against climate change, along with contributing to the vitality and resilience of cities. 
Konstantin Spasov, April 16, 2024, Metro Magazine

Capital Bikeshare offering new users free rides for limited time

Curious about trying a bikeshare service in the District? Capital Bikeshare says now is the perfect time — it’s offering new users a code to unlock a bike for free for a limited time.
Makea Luzader, April 17, 2024, DC News Now

Alexandria Transit Company Board approves FY 2025 Alexandria Transit Strategic Plan

Proposed service changes have been made by the Alexandria Transit Company, which operates DASH bus service and the King Street Trolley, as part of the Alexandria Transit Strategic Plan (ATSP) for Fiscal Year 2025. 
April 17, 2024, Mass Transit Magazine

New Fairfax County ordinance requires drivers to stop, rather than yield, for pedestrians

The new ordinance aligns Fairfax County with a 2023 Code of Virginia change requiring drivers to stop — rather than yield — for pedestrians crossing in the driver’s lane, in an adjacent lane, or approaching the driver’s lane.
Vernon Miles, April 17, 2024, FFXNow

Metro to resume repairs at Stadium-Armory after 5-week pause

Efforts will continue on Metro’s Aerial Structures Rehabilitation Project on the Blue, Orange and Silver lines. Crews at the station will work to reinforce its structural integrity, closing a section of the track where the three lines intersect, WMATA said in a press release.
Gabby Allen, April 17, 2024, DC News Now

Do you ride the Circulator in D.C.? We want to hear about your experience.

D.C. has proposed ending the Circulator bus service next year. The Washington Post wants to hear about your experiences with the Circulator and how you use it.
April 17, 2024, The Washington Post

Youngkin proposes using NoVa investment fund to support Metro

In a state budget amendment, Gov. Glenn Youngkin pledged to support Metro with an additional $133.7 million amid a projected shortfall for the transit agency. The pledge came with a caveat: It would strip funding from a transit investment fund used by Northern Virginia jurisdictions.
Nathaniel Cline, April 17, 2024, Virginia Mercury

Amtrak releases RFI for next phase of zero-emissions

All qualified parties are encouraged to respond to the RFI, which supports the US National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization by 2050. Aiming to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2045 sits at the heart of Amtrak’s Climate Commitment.
Metro Magazine Staff, April 16, 2024, Metro Magazine

DC cyclists aren't giving up on Connecticut Avenue bike lanes

Adding protected bike lanes to the busy avenue has been a major initiative of the cycling advocacy group for years, which says that the six-lane, 30-mph roadway posed dangers for pedestrians, drivers, and cyclists alike. 
Omega Ilijevich, April 15, 2024, Washingtonian

This weekend: Aerial structure repairs to close section of Blue, Orange, and Silver lines outside Stadium-Armory

During the weekend, free shuttle buses will replace trains between Stadium-Armory and Benning Road on the Blue and Silver lines, and between Stadium-Armory and Minnesota Ave on the Orange Line. Additional work is also planned in this same area the following weekend, April 27-28.   
April 16, 2024, WMATA

Offer to donate land to Montgomery Co. sparks optimism that White's Ferry service connecting Md. and Va. will resume

The current owners of White’s Ferry, Chuck and Stacy Kuhn, have made a formal offer to donate the ferry landing property to Montgomery County. They hope this could help bring back ferry services between Poolesville, Maryland, and Leesburg, Virginia.
Kate Ryan, April 16, 2024, WTOP

DC bikeshare system breaks ridership record

In a proposed budget revealed on April 3, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser pledged $3 million to support Capital Bikeshare operations, maintenance, and growth.
Diana Ionescu, April 16, 2024, Planetizen

Transit worker safety the focus of FTA plan updates

The National Safety Plan also looks to address the hundreds of bus-to-person collisions that occur every year. 
Dan Zukowski, April 15, 2024, Smart Cities Dive