DC Metro
Metro moves to make all its train doors open automatically
As of now, conductors manually operate the doors on arriving at a station, thousands of times a day
Despite Metro’s concerns, D.C. mayor pushes for return to late-night rail service
Metro and federal transportation officials say they are focused on guaranteeing Metrorail is safe first
D.C. lawmaker pitches Feb. 4 ‘Bus to Work Day’
Riding the bus helps reduce air pollution and traffic congestion, says Ward 4 Councilmember Brandon Todd
D.C. lawmakers reverse mayor’s veto against reducing penalties for Metro fare evasion
The failure to pay a bus or subway fare is set to become a civil offense with a maximum $50 fine
Shutdown costs Metro $400K and significant ridership on average weekday: transit agency
Maryland’s and Virginia’s U.S. senators release a Metro letter with estimates on the shutdown’s impacts
Metro puts up for sale developable Columbia Heights parcel that hosts unofficial dog park
Some residents are asking D.C. to buy the land and preserve the park, even though it failed to last year
D.C. mayor vetoes bill to decriminalize fare evasion on Metro, warning of ‘lawlessness’
The lead sponsor of the legislation, though, says he will seek to override the veto
Union Station Amtrak concourse to get more passenger space and other renovations by 2022
The project is designed to make the concourse less crowded and brighter
Metro to allow bikes and scooters on its trains during all hours of service
The new policy begins on Monday, Jan. 7
D.C. Council approves decriminalizing fare evasion in the Metro system
A supermajority votes to lower penalties for jumping turnstiles and boarding buses without paying
Repairs close Metro’s Yellow Line for two weeks
The transit agency recommends that riders use the Blue Line as an alternative through Dec. 9
D.C. takes major step toward decriminalizing Metro fare evasion
But the transit agency opposes the move and critics say it is unclear how civil fines would be enforced
Metro plans to move its headquarters to Southwest from Penn Quarter
The transit agency says it’s under contract to buy a new building
Should evading fares on Metro be a crime?
D.C. lawmakers and the transit authority diverge on that question
Do you support cashless buses? Metro wants to know
The transit authority may add more cash-free express routes
Metro aims for new generation of railcars in 2024
The transit authority has its sights trained on a new model
Metro: No ‘special train’ for white nationalists during upcoming Unite the Right rally
The demonstration is set to occur this Sunday amid significant track work
Major delays are coming to Metro’s Blue, Orange, and Silver lines for over two weeks
All-day repairs will make a mess of commuting on those lines from Aug. 11 to Aug. 26
Metro and developer scrap mixed-use project next to Fort Totten station
The project was to transform a parking lot into residences and retail
Three Metro lines now have more cell service underground
Riders can make calls, send texts along additional miles of subterranean track
Does anyone have these snazzy Metro Cards?
In case you missed it, we’re nearing the end of the Metro’s 40th birthday. As it settles toward the middle part of middle age (though it’s quite young, compared to Boston and London), it seems appropriate to celebrate its anniversary.
Do you want the Metro’s late night hours back?
Ever miss the Metro’s late-night train service? If so, join the club. Forty of Maryland’s elected officials from Montgomery and Prince George’s counties are pushing for its return—and not stop service on Sundays.
How can the Metro improve? Submit your ideas
WMATA General Manager Paul Wiedefeld is already implementing new ideas to make the Metro better, such as adding decals to platforms and color-coding eight-car trains, but these ideas aren’t enough.
Split Tries to Wedge Itself Into the Ridesharing Realm of DC Transportation
In a world where Uber and Lyft dominate, DC has another way to get around town.
