LOCAL TRANSPORTATION

‘People’s Convoy’ plans second day of protest on I-395 in D.C.

“We’re going to continue to do that route every morning at this point because obviously is scares the crap out of them,” convoy organizer Brian Brase said.

By Ellie Silverman,  Karina Elwood and Michael LarisMarch 15, 2022

Metro to increase weekend train service during cherry blossom season

After two years of discouraging crowds from gathering at the Tidal Basin during cherry blossom season, Metro announced Monday it will increase the number of trains operating over the next four weekends to help visitors restart their pilgrimage to the blooming flowers.

By Justin GeorgeMarch 14, 2022

‘People’s Convoy’ drives through D.C. after permit for organized demonstration downtown partially denied

The detour will bring the full convoy into the District for the first time since it began Feb. 23.

By Ellie Silverman,  Karina Elwood and Ian DuncanMarch 14, 2022

Overhaul of Baltimore station will help speed trains through busiest rail corridor in nation

The historic train station is getting its first major facelift in nearly four decades.

By Luz LazoMarch 12, 2022

Metro reports eighth covid-19 death among its workforce

The 34-year-old Metrobus operator died in January, officials said Friday.

By Justin GeorgeMarch 11, 2022

Metro board votes to replace agency’s top watchdog without comment

The board’s vote not to renew Geoffrey Cherrington’s contract comes as the agency is heading into its sixth month of reduced rail service because of safety issues that are sidelining trains amid a federal investigation.

By Justin GeorgeMarch 10, 2022

Sen. Cruz rides with ‘People’s Convoy’ truck to D.C. as Beltway protest enters fourth day

“There ain’t no ignoring a senator riding in the lead truck,” said convoy organizer Brian Brase. “That’s basically an endorsement of what we’re doing.”

By Ellie Silverman,  Karina Elwood,  Dana Hedgpeth and Luz LazoMarch 10, 2022

Metro’s Yellow Line bridge over Potomac will close for about eight months beginning this fall

Metro will shut down a four-decade-old tunnel and the Yellow Line bridge spanning the Potomac River for about eight months this fall to repair and rebuild the infrastructure.

By Justin GeorgeMarch 9, 2022

Metro expected to replace internal watchdog at end of five-year contract

Metro’s governing board has decided to replace Geoffrey Cherrington as inspector general, choosing not to reappoint him to the internal watchdog position he has held since 2017 but providing no reason for the switch.

By Justin GeorgeMarch 8, 2022

Spiking gas prices sting drivers nationwide, tapping pocketbooks and patience

The reverberations of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are being felt at pumps across the United States, where the national average price for a gallon of gasoline reached $4.17 on Tuesday, the highest since summer 2008, according to AAA.

By Michael Laris,  Jennifer Wadsworth,  Mark Kreidler and Dan SimmonsMarch 8, 2022

‘People’s Convoy’ organizers meet with GOP lawmakers amid pandemic-related demonstrations

After two days of circling the Beltway in protest of the government’s handling of the pandemic, leaders of the “People’s Convoy” met with GOP lawmakers Tuesday to voice frustrations with workplace vaccine mandates and other measures designed to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

By Ellie Silverman,  Karina Elwood,  Lori Aratani and Ian DuncanMarch 8, 2022

N.Va. officials fear grocery tax repeal will derail region’s transportation funding

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) has made repealing the tax a key part of his agenda, and it is all but a certainty in the state budget.

By Teo Armus and Luz LazoMarch 6, 2022

Coal car derailment outside Baltimore causes Amtrak delays

Amtrak will operate a modified schedule between New York and Philadelphia, including limited Acela Service between New York and D.C. and limited Northeast Regional Service between New York and D.C., and points south.

By Jenna PortnoyMarch 5, 2022

As workers make fewer office trips, commuter rail systems struggle to fill empty seats

New hybrid schedules allow many workers to skip the daily commute, requiring commuter rail systems to search for new riders.

By Katherine Shaver and Justin GeorgeMarch 4, 2022

Metro to receive additional $120 million in federal pandemic relief

The funds are on top of $2.4 billion in federal stimulus money the transit agency received over the past two years, which has saved Metro from making draconian service cuts.

By Luz LazoMarch 3, 2022

Rockville Pike underpass honors former county official

Montgomery County dedicated a new pedestrian underpass beneath Rockville Pike at the Medical Center Metro station Friday in honor of a former county official.

By Katherine ShaverFebruary 25, 2022

In growing National Harbor, eyes are once again set on a future Metro station

The master plan for National Harbor includes houses, hotels, restaurants, an outlet mall and resorts that have largely come to fruition since it opened 14 years ago in the middle of a recession. The Metro station in that blueprint has taken a divergent path.

By Luz LazoFebruary 25, 2022

Montgomery renames Montrose Parkway to honor formerly enslaved abolitionist

Josiah Henson Parkway, the new name for Montrose Parkway, honors a formerly enslaved Montgomery man who became an abolitionist and inspired the novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin."

By Katherine ShaverFebruary 25, 2022

Metro says multiple factors likely to blame for rail car defect

The transit agency is testing out its theories in hopes of getting the 7000-series fleet back in service.

By Justin GeorgeFebruary 24, 2022

Maryland waives late fees on unpaid tolls until Nov. 30

The grace period is intended to grant financial relief for $39 million in unpaid Maryland tolls and fees accrued during the height of the pandemic.

By Katherine ShaverFebruary 24, 2022