The State of NoVa: Metro


Posted at 05:15 AM ET, 03/12/2013

Extend Metro to Centreville, Woodbridge and Ft. Belvoir? Connolly and Moran put idea on table
By Tom Jackman
Reps. Connolly and Moran want transit in projected growth areas

By Tom Jackman  |  05:15 AM ET, 03/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Metro, Centreville, Woodbridge, Fairfax County, Prince William County, Traffic | Tags:  Metro, Gerry Connolly, Jim Moran, Centreville, Va., Fort Belvoir, Va., Woodbridge, Va.

Posted at 01:11 AM ET, 10/10/2012

Nationals fans on Metro head back to NoVa in large numbers after games, WMATA data shows
By Tom Jackman
Analysis of WMATA data show Vienna, Arlington are popular exits.

By Tom Jackman  |  01:11 AM ET, 10/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Metro, Sports, NoVa, Vienna | Tags:  Metro, WMATA, Washington Nationals, Northern Virginia

Posted at 04:54 PM ET, 07/03/2012

Loudoun Supervisor Ken Reid explains his ‘Yes’ vote on extending the Metro Silver Line to Loudoun
By Tom Jackman
The former opponent of Dulles rail endorsed the Silver Line with the creation of a special tax district in Ashburn.

By Tom Jackman  |  04:54 PM ET, 07/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Loudoun County, Metro | Tags:  Loudoun County, Ken Reid, Silver Line Metro

Posted at 04:00 AM ET, 03/01/2012

Correct Fairfax Metro station names are all here
By Tom Jackman
Metro is looking for new names for the new Silver Line stations. Here’s what they should be.

By Tom Jackman  |  04:00 AM ET, 03/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Metro, Fairfax County, Reston, Herndon | Tags:  Metro

Posted at 10:48 AM ET, 07/20/2011

MWAA wants $7 million expansion? Really? Now?? (UPDATE: Station going above ground)
By Tom Jackman
As the controversial decision to locate the Dulles Metro station above ground reaches a turning point, The Post reveals that MWAA wants to build itself a $7.2 million addition.

By Tom Jackman  |  10:48 AM ET, 07/20/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Dulles International Airport, Metro | Tags:  Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Dulles Metro, Virginia

Posted at 04:25 AM ET, 05/25/2011

Traffic update: Loudoun pulling out of Metro? An Outer Beltway?
By Tom Jackman
Loudoun is considering pulling its funding from Metro, talk of The Outer Beltway is raising its head, and other new NoVa transportation news.

By Tom Jackman  |  04:25 AM ET, 05/25/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Traffic, Metro, Loudoun County, Prince William County | Tags:  Dulles Metro, Virginia

Posted at 05:00 AM ET, 05/06/2011

Dulles Metro: Underground means 50 cents more in tolls; architect endorses underground
By Tom Jackman
Building an underground Metro station at Dulles Airport will cost toll road drivers 50 cents more per trip than an aboveground station. Also, a famed architect endorses underground.

By Tom Jackman  |  05:00 AM ET, 05/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Dulles International Airport, Metro | Tags:  Dulles Metro, Cesar Pelli, Virginia

Posted at 04:46 AM ET, 04/18/2011

Dulles Metro station battle to heat up today (WITH POLL)
By Tom Jackman
Opposition to building the Metro station underground at Dulles International Airport is heating up. Vote in our poll — above ground or below ground?

By Tom Jackman  |  04:46 AM ET, 04/18/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Dulles International Airport, Metro | Tags:  Dulles Metro station, Virginia

Posted at 11:07 PM ET, 04/06/2011

Dulles Metro station to go underground
By Tom Jackman
The airports board voted to put the new Dulles Metro station underground, causing various officials to protest the cost.

By Tom Jackman  |  11:07 PM ET, 04/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Dulles Metro station, Virginia