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Falls Church Council to consider $460M plan to increase Metro funding region-wide

The 49-page DMV Moves plan calls for an additional $460 million in annual spending, starting before fiscal 2029, to be split among Virginia, Maryland and D.C. Read more...
Scott McCaffrey, January 30, 2026, ARLNow

Surface transportation bill will shape the U.S. transportation outlook

Preserving public transit funding, increasing safety and issues of local and state control are among stakeholder priorities. Can lawmakers forge a bipartisan path forward? Read more...
Dan Zukowski, January 29, 2026, Smart Cities Dive

Why transit, density, and walkability matter for social connection

Housing, transportation, outdoor spaces, community organizations, local businesses, and public policies all mold and can encourage social connection. Prioritizing infrastructure that is designed almost exclusively for cars (also known as urban sprawl) only exacerbates loneliness.  Read more...
Elisa Ramirez, January 26, 2026, Transportation for America

Bikeshare Beat: CaBi broke annual record with nearly 6.7 million rides in 2025

Capital Bikeshare (CaBi) broke its all-time annual ridership record in 2025, as 6,662,647 trips were recorded across the Washington region. Ridership increased 9% from 2024, marking the fourth consecutive year the regional bikesharing network has broken its annual ridership record. Read more...
Samuel Littauer, January 29, 2026, Greater Greater Washington

Due to parking being inaccessible, the Mobile Commuter Stores will only be available at The Pentagon and Courthouse locations today, 1/30.

Due to parking being inaccessible, the Mobile Commuter Stores will only be available at The Pentagon and Courthouse locations today, 1/30.

Virginia Railway Express extends partnership with Keolis North America for commuter rail service

The VRE fleet will be operated by over 100 Keolis employees, performing equipment, facilities and lifecycle maintenance. Keolis will provide train operations and maintenance of equipment, select facilities maintenance and lifecycle maintenance services.  Read more...
January 28, 2026, Mass Transit Magazine

Commuting disparities among Fairfax's high, low earners raise equity concerns

Other commuting methods, from Metro to carpooling to biking/walking, showed some disparity among the highest and lowest earners, but the differences were less sizable than in the telework and single-occupant-vehicle categories. Read more...
Scott McCaffrey, January 28, 2026, FFXNow

Metro set to resume weekday bus and rail service as storm recovery continues

After several days of systemwide snow and ice response, Metro plans to return to weekday service on bus and rail starting Thursday, January 29. Read more...
January 28, 2026, WMATA

Who is responsible for unburying the bus stops?

The ability to move around the region right now is constrained for many residents, particularly those who use wheelchairs or other mobility devices or who are pushing strollers. That’s true not just because of unshoveled sidewalks but due to buried bus infrastructure. Read more...
Chelsea Allinger, January 28, 2026, Greater Greater Washington

Metro crews ignite 'fire snake' to repair cracked rail during arctic cold

In a post on social media, Metro noted that extremely cold temperatures cause rails to contract, increasing stress in the steel. This makes the rails more susceptible to cracks and fractures. Read more...
Odyssey Fields, January 28, 2026, DC News Now

WMATA asks Alexandria for $35M to complete Potomac Yard Metro station

The proposal will head to City Council for review this evening (Tuesday). If approved, WMATA says the funding increase would be the third and final modification to its funding agreement with the city. Read more...
James Cullum, January 27, 2026, ALXNow

Metro provides service update; announces service plan for Wednesday, January 28

Metro continues to add service, with 61 bus routes operating and rail frequencies increasing. Rail service will end at midnight, as scheduled. Metro Bus service will continue to operate and provide overnight service on routes where applicable.  Read more...
January 27, 2026, WMATA

Airports, Metro prepare for potential travel troubles during weekend storm

When it comes to Metro Bus service, WMATA says it may be modified depending on the conditions, and it could impact route detours, reduced frequency, or temporary route suspensions.  Read more...
Jillian Smith, January 27, 2026, Fox 5 News

US traffic patterns are shifting, but car-centric development persists

Los Angeles, Honolulu, and San Francisco ranked among the nation’s most congested cities, while New York reduced traffic and increased transit speed and ridership thanks to its congestion pricing program. Read more...
Diana Ionescu, January 26, 2026, Planetizen

How digital signage is reshaping the traveler experience at transportation hubs

From the moment a traveler arrives at a transportation hub, whether an international airport, a downtown train station, or a regional bus terminal, their experience is now shaped not just by architecture or amenities, but by the immediacy and intelligence of digital display technology. Read more...
Dan Verbsky, January 26, 2026, Metro Magazine

How to check your Metrorail, bus lines as snow service slowly returns to normal

WMATA's app and website, MetroPulse, offer real-time tracking on bus and train locations, frequency, schedule adherence, and service advisories. Read more...
Sophie Rosenthal, January 26, 2026, WUSA9

Nearly half of D.C.-area workers stick with hybrid schedule post-pandemic, report finds

Conducted every three years, the new report represents the first post-Covid look at local commuting patterns. It found that rates of telework are coming down, but likely to remain a fact of life going forward. Read more...
Scott McCaffrey, January 23, 2026, FFXNow

How Metro is preparing for this weekend's winter storm

According to Metro’s protocol, if snowfall exceeds 8 inches, some train services may be suspended as a precaution. Read more...
Thayma Sanchez, January 23, 2026, NBC4 Washington

Congress advances transportation funding bill

The bill “provides the overwhelming majority of public transit and passenger rail investments” funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, according to the American Public Transportation Association. Read more...
Dan Zukowski, January 22, 2026, Smart Cities Dive

MDOT issues $22.1b, six-year capital budget

The six-year Final CTP outlines capital investments in each mode funded by the Transportation Trust Fund: Maryland Aviation Administration, Maryland Port Administration, Maryland Transit Administration, Motor Vehicle Administration, State Highway Administration, and The Secretary’s Office, as well as Maryland’s investment in the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). Read more...
Marybeth Luczak, January 22, 2026, Railway Age

City Council is next stop for transit boosters with regional 'DMVMoves' initiative

The proposal also calls for a network of bus-rapid-transit lines across the metro area, as well as new funding for commuter-rail operations and local bus services, including DASH. Read more...
Scott McCaffrey, January 22, 2026, ALXNow

Five ways D.C.-area commutes have changed since the pandemic

Commuting patterns have changed, however. More people are teleworking at least two days a week and taking transit; on the other hand, the region has grown, and a larger proportion of suburbanites in Maryland and Virginia are driving to work alone. Read more...
Rachel Weiner, January 22, 2026, The Washington Post

MDOT announces student rider discount program

According to MDOT, students enrolled in a high school, vocational/trade school, formal technical training program, college or university, including undergraduate and graduate programs, can save 50% on a one-way or monthly MARC Train ticket. Read more...
Kaitlyn Dillon, January 21, 2026, DC News Now

DASH partners with ABM for in-route pantograph charger

ABM has provided an in-route pantograph charger, accompanying power cabinets, electrical infrastructure and civil foundation work for the agency. The station enables DASH buses to charge while in service, providing more route flexibility and supporting uninterrupted operations for the growing electric fleet. Read more...
January 21, 2026, Mass Transit Magazine

Metro closures will affect weekend rail service in Alexandria this spring

Trains on the Blue and Yellow lines will be suspended between those stations during ten weekends this spring, and Metro will offer free connecting shuttle bus services. The closures are planned to accommodate the construction of a second entrance at Arlington’s Crystal City station. Read more...
Katie Taranto, January 21, 2026, ALXNow

$11.3M plans for VRE's Manassas Line

Virginia Railway Express officials moved closer to seeking millions in state transportation funding for a rail expansion project near Broad Run Station aimed at supporting future growth on the Manassas Line. Read more...
Uriah Kiser, January 20, 2026, Potomac Local News

Survey: Most Americans are quite open to ditching their cars

A stunning 18 percent of car-owning U.S. residents indicated that they were "strongly interested" in living car-free, and another 40 percent said that they were "open" to it, according to a survey conducted by Arizona State University. Read more...
Kea Wilson, January 21, 2026, Streetsblog USA

Metro seeks community feedback on proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget and service plan

The service plans are designed to maximize service within available funding, while meeting growing demand. Metro is advancing service efficiencies through bus schedule optimization, train automation, and the refinement of 6-car and 8-car trains to improve reliability and travel times.  Read more...
January 20, 2026, WMATA

Report: USA must triple its transit vehicles to offer 'world-class' transit

The report defines “world-class” as “Transit that operates with extensive coverage and predictable, frequent service that grants people a high level of mobility, where they can reach nearly everything they need.” Read more...
Diana Ionescu, January 20, 2026, Planetizen

Alexandria, Virginia, expands transit bus electrification

The announcement follows the Oct. 30, 2025, groundbreaking for a new facility that will include the necessary infrastructure for up to 24 overhead electric bus chargers, solar panel arrays and battery energy storage systems.  Read more...
Dan Zukowski, January 16, 2025, Smart Cities Dive

The best thing about giving up your car? According to commuters, it's almost everything

Across North America and beyond, more people are experimenting with going car-light (owning a car but using it sparingly) or car-free (ditching it altogether).  Read more...
Karen James, January 6, 2026, Momentum Mag

Metro says crime on buses, trains has dropped significantly

Metro says it’s the safest it’s been in a quarter-century — not including during the pandemic. WMATA leaders are crediting the transit agency's stepped-up enforcement for the big drop. Read more...
January 15, 2026, Fox 5 News