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- Upcoming holiday service: Downtown construction work may affect travel; extended hours, free fares on NYE
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Last train times vary by station -- check the stations page and add two hours to the Sunday last train time). Customers can also take advantage of Metro’s 24-hour bus service in D.C.
December 20, 2024, WMATA - MetroAccess sees decline in customer satisfaction
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Metro recently switched from using five contractors for MetroAccess service to one contractor as a cost-saving strategy. The transit agency said now it’s assigning dispatchers to monitor specific MetroAccess drivers and new performance reports also will be issued.
Adam Tuss, December 19, 2024, NBC4 Washington - USDOT publishes final rule establishing accessible standards of transit stops in public right-of-way
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USDOT notes the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) directs the department to adopt standards for accessible public transportation facilities that are consistent with final minimum accessibility guidelines issued by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board.
December 19, 2024, Mass Transit Magazine - Metro station closures begin for track work over holidays
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Several downtown D.C. Metro stations are closed during the final weeks of 2024 for track work and other improvements.The closures are in effect Dec. 20-30. Service should be back to normal Dec. 31, Metro officials said.
Joseph Olmo, December 12, 2024, NBC4 Washington - Record holiday travel expected to end a busy year
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This year, with Christmas Day falling on a Wednesday, we're anticipating record-breaking travel numbers the weekend before and the weekend after the holiday.
Sareen Habeshian, December 17, 2024, Axios - Metro Blue, Orange, Silver Line holiday construction closures could delay travel into DC
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Farragut West, McPherson Square and the lower level of Metro Center will be closed from Dec. 20-30. Free shuttle buses will move riders between Foggy Bottom and Federal Triangle.
John Gonzalez, December 19, 2024, ABC7 News - DC Circulator bus to officially end operations on Dec. 31
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DDOT says the agency has been working with other transit partners to make sure there are options for the impacted riders who depend on the DC Circulator. Guides outlining these alternatives can be found on the DDOT website.
Alanea Cremen, December 17, 2024, WUSA9 - Biden-Harris Administration announces $130 million in funding to scale technology solutions that address pressing transportation challenges in 23 States
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The competitive grant program, established by President Biden’s historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, provides $500 million over five years for State, local, and Tribal governments to leverage technology to create safer, more efficient, and more innovative transportation systems.
December 16, 2024, Transportation.gov - Public Transit: An economic powerhouse on wheels
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In cities across the U.S., when people see a bus go by, they can sometimes just blend into everyday life. What they miss seeing is that public transit is an incredibly powerful driver of economic prosperity and community transformation.
Frank White III, December 17, 2024, Metro Magazine - Schools are cutting bus service for children. Parents are turning to ride-hailing apps
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As responsibility for transportation shifts to families, the question of how to replace the traditional yellow bus has become an urgent problem for some, and a spark for innovation.
Jeff McMurray, December 16, 2024, The Associated Press - Metro to accept new payment methods in 2025
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The change will first come to Metrorail stations in May 2025. It will then be implemented by summer 2025 in Metrobus and in late fall 2025 in parking facilities.
Maggie Roth, December 16, 2024, Northern Virginia Magazine - Transportation equity data available in newly updated US DOT online tool
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The Transportation Community Explorer shows transportation insecurity scores across four measures at the national, state and county level, along with various measures showing place-based burden and population-based vulnerability.
Dan Zukowski, December 16, 2024, Smart Cities Dive - November CaBi ridership surge continues, annual rides up 36% in 2024
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Members carried CaBi in November, accounting for 70.7% of all trips. E-bikes remain the dominant preference for members and non-members alike as 64.5% of rides were taken on the electric option.
Samuel Littauer, December 16, 2024, Greater Greater Washington - What do riders think of the newly automated trains on Metro's Red Line?
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As riders boarded, no new announcements were made. Just the same “doors closing” that most riders have heard thousands of times rang out to commuters.
Luke Lukert, December 16, 2024, WTOP - VDOT lifts lane closures to make for merrier end-of-year holiday travel
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VDOT will be suspending many highway work zones and lifting temporary lane closures on interstates and other major roads in Virginia from noon on Tuesday, Dec. 24, until noon on Thursday, Dec. 26, as well as from noon on Tuesday, Dec. 31, until noon on Thursday, Jan. 2.
VDOT, December 16, 2024, ARLNow - Metro seeks public feedback on proposed vent shaft modifications at Gallery Place-Chinatown Metrorail Station?
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The proposed project is located within the construction perimeter of the Capital One Arena Modernization project that includes the Gallery Place Expansion. Metro’s Gallery Place – Chinatown Metrorail Station is within the vicinity of this project.
December 13, 2024, WMATA - Metro overruns stations on 1st day of automatic operations on Red Line
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The Metro spokesperson said there are no impacts to Red Line service and that the ATO system was "performing well with only minor, first-day adjustments.”
Adam Tuss, December 15, 2024, NBC4 Washington - Metro holiday closures could cause delays on Blue, Orange and Silver lines
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On Dec. 27, Federal Triangle, Smithsonian and the lower level of L’Enfant Plaza will close for the construction until Dec. 30. Shuttles will run between Foggy Bottom and Federal Center SW. Metro plans to have all stations back open on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31.
Valerie Bonk, December 15, 2024, WTOP - Metro is getting its budget process underway for the next fiscal year
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A year ago, the transit agency was facing a $750 million deficit and was looking at having to make drastic cuts. D.C., Maryland and Virginia all pitched in additional funding to avoid that scenario, but Metro’s long term financial outlook still isn’t in the clear.
Jacob Kerr, December 14, 2024, WTOP - Metro to begin automatic train operations on Red Line for first time in 15 years
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“Automatic train operations represent significant advancements in safety and efficiency for Metro customers and employees,” said Principal Director and Chair of the Board’s Safety and Operations Committee Don Drummer.
Paola Belloso/Randi Bass, December 12, 2024, DC News Now - Arlington Transit opens its new Arlington Operations and Maintenance Facility
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The three-story building, which also includes a separate parking garage for employees, not only strengthens Arlington's transit infrastructure but also ensures ART bus operators are supported and appreciated for the essential work they do.
December 12, 2024, Mass Transit Magazine - Tysons-Alexandria bus rapid transit proposal moves forward
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The Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) voted on Thursday to send out requests for proposals to firms interested in studying the easternmost part of the proposed Route 7 BRT from Seven Corners to Alexandria.
December 12, 2024, ALXNow - No farecard, no problem: Metro may add tap payment options soon
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Metrorail is scheduled to come first in May 2025, followed by Metrobus in summer 2025 and Metro parking facilities in late fall 2025.
Josh Rosenthal, December 12, 2024, Fox 5 News - County seeks $8M in funding for key Crystal City connector trail
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The funding, which would not require a local match, would support construction of a trail running from the Long Bridge Park Aquatics Center to the Crystal City Bike Network along Long Bridge Drive.
Scott McCaffrey, December 12, 2024, ARLNow - Faster trains, improved bus routes; how Metro is working to make your ride smoother
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Metro riders, get ready for some exciting changes! Starting Sunday, Metro will be ramping up service on both the Green and Yellow lines, and making key adjustments to bus routes across the area.
Samantha Gilstrap, December 11, 2024, WUSA9 - Lowest-income households face highest transportation cost burden: federal report
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Although households with incomes of $28,261 or less spent the least on transportation overall, those expenses consumed nearly 32% of their pre-tax income. Households with incomes greater than $148,682 spent more in total, but only 9.6% of their income.
Dan Zukowski, December 10, 2024, Smart Cities Dive - New changes coming to Metro starting on Sunday
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During the weekdays, the Green and Yellow line trains will arrive every six minutes until 9:30 p.m. whereas before, it was every eight minutes.
Anna Chen, December 11, 2024, DC News Now - Metro boosts service on Green and Yellow lines, increases bus service on certain routes starting Dec.15
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In the District of Columbia, new service and changes will prepare for the launch of the Better Bus Network in 2025 and add capacity to accommodate DC Circulator customers. In Maryland and Virginia, routes will change in response to long-term construction projects in Prince George’s and Arlington counties.
December 11, 2024, WMATA - WMATA's return to automatic trains is a big deal. Here's what it means
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Although this won’t connect new destinations to the system, and we are unlikely to see a big ribbon cutting attended by political leaders, this initiative is possibly the most impactful Metrorail development since the opening of phase 2 of the Silver Line in 2022.
Adam Bressler, December 11, 2024, Greater Greater Washington - Plans for $177M Ballston Metro entrance greeted with enthusiasm at meeting
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Bluemont Civic Association President Henry McFarland argued that the proposed entrance, about a quarter mile west of the existing one, would shorten commutes and ultimately reduce road congestion.
Dan Egitto, December 11, 2024, ARLNow