Latest from Justin George
The pandemic changed the workday, but will transit riders return?
Public transit demand during the pandemic has shifted to neighborhoods with high numbers of Black, Hispanic and lower-income workers, flattening peak travel periods and forcing transit agencies to respond to new patterns, a Washington Post analysis of national data shows.
- Apr 16, 2021
Safety board official calls for ‘holistic’ Metro plan to address recurring issues
The Washington Metrorail Safety Commission has asked Metro to present a plan to address repeated red signal overruns and worker protection violations.
- Apr 13, 2021
Metro board considers lowering fares to lure riders when workers return to offices
Board members discussed waiving a transfer fee and charging flat fees on Metrorail.
- Apr 8, 2021
D.C. leaders question Transit Police tactics after woman is restrained on Metro platform
The woman’s mouth was seen to be bloodied as police held her on the ground.
- Apr 7, 2021
Disabled Metro train strands 109 passengers in Northeast Washington
A Metro spokesman said two passengers were treated for “minor medical issues” that included anxiety and dehydration.
- Mar 26, 2021
Metro finalizes contract for new rail cars to be built in D.C. region
Metro gave the rail car manufacturer a $2.2 billion contract to build its next generation of rail cars.
- Mar 18, 2021
Silver Line extension to Dulles Airport likely to open around February, Metro says
Local leaders say they are frustrated by repeated delays, with the opening date moving several times.
- Mar 11, 2021
Federal covid relief package could lift Metro through pandemic budget problems
The latest round of federal stimulus could fill a more than $200 million gap that Metro expects at the end of the year.
- Mar 8, 2021
Metrorail control center continues to ignore safety guidelines, board says
The safety commission said Metro is not learning lessons after several violations while restoring power to the tracks.
- Mar 2, 2021