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Upcoming Events
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Community Energy & Sustainability Task Force Meetings
On January 1, 2010, Board Chairman Jay Fisette annouced that Arlington County will expand its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by developing an Arlington Community Energy Plan (CEP).
Latest News
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5 Red Line stations closed throughout weekend
Metro officials will replace a track switch to improve rail system safety and conduct several additional projects between the Takoma and Glenmont Metrorail stations, which will necessitate the closure of five Red Line stations throughout Labor Day Weekend, (Sept. 3-7).
September 2, 2010, WMATA
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Transit schedules for Labor Day
Transit schedules for Monday, September 6, 2010, Labor Day, are as follows.
September 2, 2010, WMATA
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Police, volunteer groups combat youth violence on Metro
Groups of rowdy teenagers riding Metro trains as they return to school, combined with a series of violent altercations, have prompted police and juvenile watchdog groups to ramp up their patrols, while Metro riders do their best to keep out of harm's way.
By Markham Heid, September 2, 2010, Examiner
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Metro sets September weekend track maintenance schedule
Work planned on all rail lines to maintain state of good repair
August 31, 2010, WMATA
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Call Metro to find out when next train will arrive
People can call Metro's customer information number (202-637-7000) and say "Next Train" followed by the station name to find out when trains will arrive within the next 20 minutes.
August 31, 2010, WTOP
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Metro changes: New fare hikes, no more negative card balances
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Red Line Metro stations to close for maintenance work over Labor Day weekend
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The weekend and beyond
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Metro installs new cameras on Metrobus fleet
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D.C. Metro won't let SmarTrip users leave with insufficient fare
