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Amtrak completes Washington interlocking project
WASHINGTON — Amtrak has completed the nine-day project that halted most operations south of Washington Union Station and resumed normal service, the railroad said today (Oct. 26). Virginia Railway Express service to and from Union Station has also resumed, after originating and terminating at the L’Enfant station Oct. 19-23. “This concentrated construction period allowed our [...] Read More...
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Metro to Open Early for Marine Corps Marathon Weekend
Metro will open Metrorail two hours early on Sunday, Oct. 25 to accommodate runners and spectators attending the 51st Marine Corps Marathon. Stations will open at 5am Sunday, with normal Sunday frequencies throughout the day. Runners can take Metro to Pentagon for access to the Runners Village and race starting line. Only runners will be permitted at the start and finish lines this year.
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Nearly month-long closure of sidewalk on Georgetown Pike underway
A portion of the sidewalk along westbound Georgetown Pike in McLean has been closed for construction. The closure of the path between Balls Hill Road and the ramp from southbound I-495 began earlier this week and is expected to continue through Nov. 13, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.
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Alexandria leaders say proposal to merge local bus services is ‘problematic’
Alexandria leaders have joined counterparts from across the region in voicing reservations about a proposed consolidation of local bus systems in Northern Virginia. If enacted, the proposal would roll Alexandria’s DASH system into a broader future operation spanning two counties and two cities that would have a service area totaling about 450 square miles and a population of more than 1.5 million.
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After residents’ pushback, changes expected along MD-108 in Olney
After years of community members calling for safety upgrades along a busy stretch of Olney-Sandy Spring Road in Montgomery County, the Maryland State Highway Administration said it’s planning a series of changes. The step comes nearly two weeks after a fiery crash near the Olney Village Shopping Center sent...
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A new type of ferry could slash D.C. river travel times
Washington is renewing discussions about launching a ferry commuter service. Why it matters: There have long been talks about running ferries on the Potomac and Anacostia, but concerns like costs and feasibility previously waylaid plans. But now the idea could finally be gaining traction, thanks to a new type of boat service that's cheaper, more sustainable and faster. Driving the news: Officials last week presented an early feasibility study envisioning a commuter service using hydrofoil ferries . These are small electric boats with underwater wings that lift the hull above the water's surface, reducing wake — which could allow them to travel faster on the local rivers' no-wake zones, says Emeka Moneme, president of the Navy Yard Business Improvement District, which conducted the study in partnership with the Southwest Business Improvement District. Potential stops include Georgetown, Buzzard Point, Navy Yard, Old Town and National Harbor. What they're saying: A hydrofoil ferry line would be a natural extension of all the development that's transformed D.C.'s waterfront over the past two decades, Moneme tells Axios. "This project takes it to the next level," he says, making the waterway a place you "can live on" and "move on." Plus, it's an enjoyable way