‘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, 2022Metro 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, 2022Overhaul 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, 2022Metro reports eighth covid-19 death among its workforce
The 34-year-old Metrobus operator died in January, officials said Friday.
By Justin GeorgeMarch 11, 2022Metro 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, 2022Sen. 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, 2022Mask mandate extended for air travel and public transit
The decision comes as a growing number of states have rolled back rules that people wear masks indoors.
By Lori Aratani, Ian Duncan and Tyler PagerMarch 10, 2022Maryland leaders plan 30-day suspension of gas tax, and many states are eyeing similar moves
Maryland’s gas tax, at roughly 37 cents per gallon, is also tied to inflation and could rise in the coming months.
By Erin Cox and Michael LarisMarch 10, 2022Pennsylvania Avenue: America’s sleepy main street on track for fewer car lanes, more focus on parks and bikes
A federal planning commission recently unveiled three concepts up for public review beginning this month.
By Luz LazoMarch 10, 2022Metro’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, 2022Metro 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, 2022Spiking 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, 2022Senators to meet with ‘People’s Convoy’ members; group circles Beltway for pandemic-related demonstration
Authorities said there were no reports of convoy-related incidents Monday during the group’s single loop of the 64-mile Beltway.
By Ellie Silverman, Karina Elwood, Justin George and Lori ArataniMarch 7, 2022Service on Amtrak Northeast line is back to normal Monday
A freight train derailment Saturday in Perryman, Md., caused service to shut down between Philadelphia and D.C.
By Dana HedgpethMarch 7, 2022N.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, 2022Coal 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, 2022Rich oligarchs with private jets may be able to evade a U.S. ban on Russian planes
FAA records on foreign owners of U.S.-registered planes are often incomplete, creating national security risks
By Ian Duncan and Michael LarisMarch 4, 2022As 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