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Local, state leaders still debating who should pay for future Metro service

Regional transit leaders say six steps could help Metro stay on a viable financial footing, but they fear more of the cost could fall on local governments. Despite recent steps in the right direction, “the fundamental long-term funding question remains unsolved,” Owen Williams, a program analyst with the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC), said at the organization’s board of directors meeting last Thursday (Nov. 5).

Virginia · 5d
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“More Mount Pleasant Bus Fun” AKA Bus Blocked by Terribly Entitled Car Parking

“The fun never ends with bad parkers blocking the bus turnaround in Mt Pleasant. This time the bus managed to get through before the driver came back, but only after reversing out and pulling off a ~13 point turn with assistance from 3 other WMATA staff and a Metro Transit PD squad car.

Washington, DC · 8d
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thezebra.org

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Free Metrobus Passes Coming for Alexandria Middle and High School Students

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Alexandria middle- and high-school students will soon have a new way to reach school, jobs, activities and destinations around the Washington region without paying a Metrobus fare. The City’s new ALX Student Pass is a specially programmed SmarTrip card that eligible Alexandria City Public Schools students...

Alexandria, VA · 7d
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WJLA

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New Chesapeake Bay bridge: Design begins in 2028, construction set for 2032

MARYLAND (WBFF) — Maryland transportation officials have received final federal approval for the Chesapeake Bay Crossing project, setting the stage for a new era of travel between the Eastern and Western Shores. The Maryland Transportation Authority announced federal signoff with the release of the Final Environmental Impact Statement and...

Maryland · 9d
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VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for Nov. 9 – 13, 2026

The following list shows highway work that may affect traffic in Warren County in the coming weeks. Scheduled work may change due to inclement weather and material supply issues. Motorists should watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. When traveling through a work zone, watch for periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures.

Warren County, VA · 8d

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New Sidewalks Proposed Near Future Purple Line Station in Silver Spring

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, December 8, to discuss proposed sidewalk improvements near the future Dale Drive Purple Line station in Silver Spring. The meeting will take place from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Silver Spring Civic Center’s Great Hall,...

Silver Spring, MD · 8d

Country Herald

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Virginia I-95 Traffic Alert: Northbound Lanes Closed After Crash

Northbound I-95 traffic diverted onto Route 1 as crews respond to crash near mile marker 141.

Stafford County, VA · 8d

WMAR 2 News Baltimore

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New Bay Bridge: Maryland approves plan for new Chesapeake Bay Bridge spans

Maryland is moving forward with a plan to build two new Chesapeake Bay Bridge spans and tear down the existing ones.

Maryland · 9d

Trains.com

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Rail industry begins to react to election results

WASHINGTON — Like the nation at large, the rail industry is still digesting Tuesday’s election results and considering what it might mean. New Democratic majorities in the House and Senate could reshape legislative priorities and make possible the revival of funding that ended in September with the expiration of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act [...] Read More...

Washington, DC · 8d

WTOP

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VDOT studying around-the-clock, two-way Express Lanes on I-95

This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. Read the article on Inside Nova. The Virginia Department of Transportation is exploring adding bi-directional, around-the-clock express lanes for approximately 45 miles of Interstate 95 in Northern Virginia. The...

Prince William County, VA · 8d

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Montgomery Planning releases new design guidelines for parking lots and parking garages in Montgomery County

Guide includes recommendations and requirements to create safer, more accessible parking facilities for all users. WHEATON, Md. – The Montgomery County Planning Department, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), presented the Montgomery County Parking Facility Design Guide to the Montgomery County Planning Board, also part of the Commission, during the Board’s meeting today. The guide provides a comprehensive framework for designing and retrofitting privately and county-owned parking lots and parking garages to improve safety, accessibility, mobility, and sustainability across Montgomery County. The project was supported by a $120,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation that Montgomery Planning won in 2023.

Montgomery County, MD · 9d

TANTVNEWS

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Kensington Parking Study Recommends Shorter Time Limits, Clearer Signs and a Handheld Enforcement Device

Consultants told Kensington officials on Oct. 21 to shorten limits on two commercial blocks, fix signs and buy one handheld enforcement device. No vote was held; the task force meets staff in coming weeks. The post Kensington Parking Study Recommends Shorter Time Limits, Clearer Signs and a Handheld Enforcement Device appeared first on TANTV .

Kensington, MD · 9d

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New safety guidelines issued for Montgomery County parking lots, garages after more than 1,500 injuries reported

The Montgomery County Planning Department has issued new guidelines to create safer and more accessible parking facilities after a review of current conditions. A new design guide was presented during a Montgomery County planning meeting Thursday. County-owned and privately owned parking lots and garages would be redesigned to more sustainable, safe and accessible.

Montgomery County, MD · 8d

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Ride On Bus Honoring Veterans to Travel Throughout Montgomery County

Montgomery County officials unveiled a specially designed Ride On bus on Friday, November 6, as part of Operation Green Light, a nationwide initiative recognizing veterans and raising awareness of available support services. County Executive Marc Elrich, County Council President Natali Fani-González, members of the County Council, Montgomery County Department of...

Montgomery County, MD · 7d

Shore News Network

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Maryland Bay Bridge to Shut Down Eastbound Span Sunday, Drivers Warned of Major Delays

A 14-hour closure for the Bay Bridge Run will squeeze traffic into one lane in...

Stevensville, MD · 10d

WJLA

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Agency that buses disabled DC kids to school admits half the fleet is out of service

WASHINGTON (7News) — The newly hired director of the city agency that buses more than 3,100 disabled school children in the District of Columbia to class each day told D.C. councilmembers Wednesday that roughly half of the agency's buses are out of service because of mechanical issues. "The number...

Washington, DC · 10d

TANTVNEWS

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Most Planned Closures on US 50, I-270 and MD 650 Are Shoulders Only

Most planned closures in Montgomery and Prince George's counties today are shoulder closures, with one traffic lane closed on southbound US 50. The post Most Planned Closures on US 50, I-270 and MD 650 Are Shoulders Only appeared first on TANTV .

Prince George'S County, MD · 9d

MoCo Feed

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In Person Public Forum to Discuss Proposed Changes to Ride On Bus Routes 74, 76, and 90 to be Held on Thursday, Dec. 3 – Mocofeed

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will host an in-person public forum on Thursday, Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m. to seek public feedback on proposed changes to three MCDOT Ride On...

Gaithersburg, MD · 8d

popville.com

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Today in Driving Dangerously – Rollover

A reader reports: “Happened at about 3:25 pm. A very problematic intersection because traffic going two ways only stops – only one way doesn’t stop.”. Update if/when more is learned.

Washington, DC · 7d

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Amtrak Has a Train That Carries Your Car to Florida—Here’s Where You Have to Board

You can skip an overnight stretch of driving to Florida and bring your own car along. Book a private room, and you can spend that part of the trip in a bed. Amtrak’s Auto Train carries passengers overnight while their vehicles ride separately in enclosed automobile carriers. But Tennesseans...

Florida · 15d