Regional Transit News Service Alerts | ART News | Subscribe Latest News Red Line Metro station to be closed this weekend The NoMa-Gallaudet U Metro station will be closed on Saturday and Sunday for repairs, officials said. While the station is closed, free shuttle buses will take the trains’ place to ferry people between Union Station and Rhode Island Av. Makea Luzader, September 17, 2025, DC News Now DASH throws block party today to thank riders for record ridership The free event runs from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Leonard “Chick” Armstrong Recreation Center Gymnasium at 25 West Reed Ave. DASH officials said the celebration marks the transit system’s third straight year of unprecedented ridership numbers. Ryan Belmore, September 18, 2025, ALXNow Fairfax County announces plans for new bike lanes and crosswalk improvements According to FCDOT, the restriping is scheduled for next year’s repaving season, which typically begins in the spring and ends in November. Vernon Miles, September 17, 2025, FFXNow How many Americans live in walkable neighborhoods? Relatively few residents get to live in the most walkable places, and a majority live in places rated below average or least walkable. The data also shows stark differences among different places. Mike McGinn, September 18, 2025, Streetsblog USA CaBi growth slows amid price hikes, National Guard presence CaBi has now experienced 44 consecutive months of year-over-year monthly ridership increase. While the streak of continued growth survives, August notably experienced the slowest rate of growth since December 2022, resulting in a visible decline in the trajectory of annual ridership through August 2025. Samuel Littauer, September 17, 2025, Greater Greater Washington Car trips are down, with young people leading the charge The latest Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) data reveals that driving trips are down in the United States, with the trend driven largely by younger people. “On a per capita basis, Americans are still driving less, down 2.3% since 2019,” writes Chris McCahill in the State Smart Transportation Initiative blog. Diana Ionescu, September 16, 2025, Planetizen New micromobility study shows 'the cars are going to be alright' Every time a new bike lane is proposed, the same scene plays out: town halls packed with angry residents, headlines warning of gridlock, and accusations that the city is waging a “war on cars.” This resistance, often called bikelash, frames every metre of bike lane as a direct attack on drivers. Ron Johnson, September 12, 2025, Momentum Mag Metro wins Transit Agency of the Year award from the American Public Transportation Association The APTA Awards recognize organizations and leaders in the public transportation industry in North America who have demonstrated significant leadership, are outstanding role models of excellence, and whose accomplishments and innovations have greatly advanced public transportation over the past three years. September 16, 2025, WMATA Wow, these bus stops are close together! The case for bus stop balancing. When a new bus route is planned, especially when there aren’t existing bus stops, stops are usually placed in a semi-regular interval and aligned with major destinations. However, cities are inherently dynamic places. The best place for the stop now might not be the best place for the stop a year from now. Joshua Woods, September 16, 2025, Planetizen Extra block of King Street in Alexandria to now be car-free Some residents say this closure of the 200 block of King St. adds more beautiful space for pedestrians. While others argue that this closure only makes parking even worse. September 15, 2025, DC News Now Bus rapid transit could be coming to Herndon, but dedicated bus lanes are unlikely Lisa Gilleran, director of Community Development at the Town of Herndon, said the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority’s goal is to have an interconnected BRT system, meaning Herndon’s system will hopefully connect to others in Fairfax, Arlington and Alexandria rather than being a series of full independent BRT lines. Vernon Miles, September 15, 2025, FFXNow Metro seeks public feedback on proposed changes to Twinbrook Metrorail Station Metro is proposing changes to Twinbrook Station's transit facilities to enable joint development, create a transit plaza, and increase ridership. The proposed changes include the removal of the 164-space Park & Ride surface lot and the relocation of the bus loop and Kiss and Ride facilities on the west side of the site to accommodate future development. September 15, 2025, WMATA How millions for transit, walking, and biking could vanish on Sept. 30 According to a recent analysis by Transportation for America, funding for at least 13 competitive federal transportation programs under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is set to expire Sept. 30 unless the federal Department of Transportation has signed a legal contract obligating the federal government to actually release their awarded funds. Kea Wilson, September 15, 2025, Streetsblog USA Ride the rails, support a cause at 5th annual Tour de VRE The 5th Annual Tour de VRE rolls out on Saturday, October 4, and offers cyclists a scenic tour along the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) Manassas Line, all in support of the Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Foundation. September 14, 2025, Fairfax Alliance for Better Bicycling Weekend track work: Buses replace Red Line trains between Union Station and Rhode Island Av Sept. 20-21 At Judiciary Square only, one track will be closed to customers, and trains will arrive every 16 minutes during the day and every 20 minutes after 9:30 p.m. on the track available to customers. As an alternative, customers can board at nearby Gallery Place for a shorter wait time. September 12, 2025, WMATA Prince George's County bus routes changing Sunday as part of Metro's Better Bus initiative Metro's new bus network launched in June and the first changes to Prince George's County stops start on Sunday. Routes with changes include the P14, P32, P33, P35, P40, P60, P61, P62, and P72. September 13, 2025, ABC7 News Metrobus service improvements in Prince George's County begin Sunday This first round of changes, affecting routes serving Prince George's County, Maryland, will be followed by additional changes across the region in December. Routes with changes include the P14, P32, P33, P35, P40, P60, P61, P62, and P72. September 12, 2025, WMATA Metro on pace for 'lowest crime year ever,' says GM The biggest drop was in car thefts at stations, which were down nearly 60%. Larceny cases fell by 33%, while robbery and assault each dropped by more than 20%. This continues a downward trend that began in 2023, with overall crime now down 50% compared to two years ago. Neal Augenstein, September 12, 2025, WTOP Metro sees drop in on-time performances for bus and trains in DC At Thursday’s meeting, Metro General Manager Randy Clarke told the board Metro is on pace for its lowest year for crime since transit police began keeping records about 25 years ago. Tom Roussey, September 11, 2025, ABC7 News Alexandria school board expresses caution on DASH transit proposal The board also reviewed evaluation criteria for assessing the proposal, including rubrics examining cost savings, safety improvements, vehicle reduction for climate goals, and equitable access to transportation. Ryan Belmore, September 11, 2025, ALXNow Ride for a Cause: Join the Tour de Midnight This year, EFVA is hosting a Northern Virginia satellite ride right here in Vienna, giving our local cycling community an opportunity to ride together for a meaningful cause. September 10, 2025, Fairfax Alliance for Better Bicycling Exclusive: Nationwide study finds micromobility is replacing car trips across US In a country once dominated by cars, shared micromobility in the U.S. has become a practical and often essential part of daily life for millions of people, making commuting and errands faster—and sometimes even possible at all. Athena Browning, September 10, 2025, Zag Daily Weekend roadwork scheduled on troublesome Beltway corridor that could lead to improvements The Virginia Department of Transportation announced lane and ramp closures will begin Friday at 9 p.m. and continue until 9 a.m. Sunday on the northbound lanes of the Capital Beltway between Leesburg Pike and the George Washington Parkway. Thomas Robertson, September 11, 2025, WTOP Expert: Improving Arlington's transportation means facing deep-rooted challenges Efforts now underway in Arlington are helping to break a century-old national focus on the automobile as primary, and sometimes lone, transportation option, said Henry Grabar, author of “Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World.” Scott McCaffrey, September 11, 2025, ARLNow Hampton Roads Transit eyes on-demand microtransit to fix bus driver shortage At a Portsmouth Public Works session on Monday, HRT officials presented their System Optimization Plan, a long-term strategy to increase ridership and ensure more reliable transportation, particularly in low-performing service areas. Kamilah Williams, September 10, 2025, News WKTR N. Va. leaders fear potential changes could reduce state funding for region's transit The details of the proposed revisions are complex, but the possibility exists that the region’s local bus networks — including Fairfax Connector and Fairfax City’s CUE buses — could see a reduction in state funding starting in fiscal year 2028. Scott McCaffrey, September 9, 2025, FFXNow Budgeting for the bus The $6.8 million budget for Zero Fare, approved in June, comes from last year’s GRTC budget surplus, a federal grant for projects that mitigate congestion and improve air quality, money from ad revenue and local donations, and a small contribution from Virginia Commonwealth University. Emily McCrary-Ruiz-Esparza, September 9, 2025, Richmond Magazine School board to discuss DASH bus proposal for ACHS students Thursday The proposal comes after City Council members Abdel Elnoubi and Vice Mayor Sarah Bagley directed staff in January to study using Alexandria’s public transit system for high school transportation. Ryan Belmore, September 10, 2025, ALXNow Building a culture of traffic safety A key element of the city’s efforts has been the use of automated enforcement solutions: camera systems that detect and capture traffic violations related to speed, red lights, school buses, work zones and more. September 9, 2025, Government Technology VRE set to welcome 1 millionth rider this October, vice mayor announces Virginia Railway Express will reach its 1 millionth rider this October, Vice Mayor Sarah Bagley announced during Tuesday night’s Alexandria City Council meeting. “This is a big deal for us,” Bagley said during her report to council. “It really shows how important VRE is to our area’s transportation system.” Ryan Belmore, September 10, 2025, ALXNow A look inside the new factory where Metro train cars are being built The factory only had a model of a Metro 8000-series train, with the new brown color scheme unveiled late last month. The trains aren’t set to be in service until 2028, when they will replace the 1980s-built 3000s. Rachel Weiner, September 10, 2025, The Washington Post How to improve trail access, with transit In addition to the many logistical or environmental reasons, such as trailhead overcrowding, Transit to Trails service can help to improve equitable access to the outdoors. Spencer Ainsworth, September 9, 2025, Greater Greater Washington Crime on Metro is down; new data shows increasing issues with bus, rail service Towards the end of the recent fiscal year, in June, on-time performance fell sharply for Metrorail riders. Metro said the problem stemmed in large part from issues with its aging signaling system. Tom Roussey, September 8, 2025, ABC7 News The war on … walking and biking? Active transportation advocates constantly get accused of waging a "war on cars." But when you look around our communities, it sure looks more like we’re in the middle of a war on walking and biking — and the wrong side is winning. September 9, 2025, Streetsblog USA US Metro system to gain new fleet as $100M Hitachi factory opens in Hagerstown “As a daily Metro rider myself, I'm very excited, because these vehicles are going to allow us to replace the 3000 series trains that have been around since the early 80s," said Randy Clarke, the general manager and CEO of WMATA. Kelly Vaughen, September 8, 2025, WUSA9 Metro sees big gains in safety and ridership over the past year, with car thefts down 60% Metro credits the improvement to several key efforts, which include more visible police and staff on trains and platforms, expanded use of surveillance cameras to solve cases and data-driven deployment of officers. Mike Murillo, September 8, 2025, WTOP Unlocking the power of predictive AI for safer bus operations For bus operators — from public transit agencies to private motorcoach, shuttle services, and K-12 school buses — predictive AI offers an opportunity to enhance safety, optimize operations, and prepare for a more efficient future. Dr. Stefan Heck, September 7, 2025, Busline Upcoming track work: Buses replace trains between Foggy Bottom, and Pentagon on Blue Line Foggy Bottom and Courthouse on Orange and Silver lines Sept. 27-28 There will be no Blue Line train service at Pentagon, Pentagon City, and Crystal City, however Yellow Line service will be available. Crews will be working to replace fasteners and anchors as well as performing maintenance on the third rail and rail renewal to ensure reliability. September 5, 2025, WMATA APTA's 2025 fact book highlights five consecutive years of ridership growth APTA also notes that public transit is a $93.4 billion industry, employing more than 430,000 people directly while also supporting millions of private sector jobs as well. September 5, 2025, Mass Transit Magazine Maryland releases draft of $21.5B, six-year transportation capital budget The draft budget outlines the MD DOT’s focus on data-driven investments to advance the state’s transportation goals and includes key investments in transit, state highway network improvements, aviation and port projects and local transportation support. Liz Carey, September 4, 2025, Transportation Today The urgent need for sustainable funding in the D.C. Metro system Without sustainable funding, the Metro risks exacerbating inequality, stifling job growth, and undermining the very infrastructure that binds the region together. Victor Hale, September 4, 2025, AInvest