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Every pedal is a revolution

Bicycling reminds us that change doesn’t have to be massive to be meaningful. A short ride can clear your head. A regular habit can reshape a life. A community of riders can transform a county. Read more...
December 12, 2025, Fairfax Alliance for Better Bicycling

Reinventing the future of transit

Like many transit agencies across the nation, we face challenges — from a shrinking workforce to uncertainty about future federal funding for fleet and infrastructure modernization. Yet we see these challenges as catalysts to reimagine what transit can be.  Read more...
Andy Aiello, December 10, 2025, Bus Line

'No Turn on Red' signs get mixed reactions from Montgomery County drivers

Waiting longer at red lights has some drivers questioning the thought process behind the placement of the signs.  Read more...
Adam Tuss, December 11, 2025, NBC4 Washington

More frequent rail service, bus improvements, flat fares all part of Metro GM's budget proposal

The proposal calls for shorter wait times on the Orange, Silver and Blue lines during the weekdays, and on the Red Line at night. This would mean trains on the Orange, Silver and Blue lines would run every 10 minutes, as compared with its current 12-minute headway, to support peak ridership. Read more...
Ciara Wells, December 12, 2025, WTOP

PHOTOS: Metro unwraps joy with festive trains, buses

Holiday-wrapped buses are also hitting the streets, giving riders across D.C., Maryland and Virginia a colorful surprise on their routes. Read more...
Ida Domingo, December 10, 2025, ABC7 News

Reflections from transportation listening sessions

These sessions were open to all DC residents, but focused especially on those in wards 7 and 8, and how they navigate transportation, physical health, and the built environment of their neighborhoods.  Read more...
Kai Hall/Taahira Thompson, December 10, 2025, Greater Greater Washington

Metro breaks ground on Bethesda senior housing project to promote 'transit-oriented community'

The project, with the “Nex-Core Group,” will have 200 homes and shops. Community leaders said affordable housing near accessible public transportation enhances the quality of life for people in the DMV. Read more...
Steven Cohen, December 10, 2025, DC News Now

Transit agencies across North America make contactless fare payment upgrades

Transit agencies across North America have enabled technology or begun implementation for riders to be able to pay their fares with contactless debit or credit cards or digital wallets this week. Read more...
Noah Kolenda, December 10, 2025, Mass Transit Magazine

It's a bus! It's a van! It's... Microtransit?

Microtransit is in vogue. Cultivating a strong understanding for what it can and can't do will help prevent you from getting rizzed up by this charismatic mode of transportation. Read more...
Joshua Woods, December 9, 2025, Planetizen

Delays expected on Red Line trains this weekend for repairs

Metro announced Tuesday that all Red Line trains will single-track between Dupont Circle and Van Ness on Saturday, Dec. 13-14. The repairs will take place from 6 – 2 a.m. on Saturday and from 6 a.m. to midnight on Sunday Read more...
Odyssey Fields, December 10, 2025, DC News Now

Biennial 'AlexMoves' transportation survey is taking responses through Dec. 28

The survey, also known as the Transportation Needs Assessment Survey, is conducted in partnership with firm Polco and will be open through Sunday, Dec. 28. Read more...
Katie Taranto, December 9, 2025, ALXNow

The trains are rolling on the Purple Line

After years of planning, road closures, businesses, and residents complaining about construction, trains are finally operational and rolling. During this forum, PLN discussed safety protocols, pedestrian access, station signage, and how neighborhoods are preparing for the next chapter. Read more...
Amber Anderson, December 9, 2025, WUSA9

DC Streetcar will begin to wind down next month ahead of shutdown in March

The service that runs along H Street NE and Benning Road NE from Union Station to Oklahoma Avenue NE will shut down on Mar. 31 due to budget constraints and low ridership that never recovered since the COVID-19 pandemic.  Read more...
Rafael Sanchez-Cruz, December 9, 2025, WUSA9

Virginia Railway Express names Katie Choe as new CEO

Katie Choe was named CEO of VRE, effective Jan. 20, 2026. Read more...
Emily Leayman, December 5, 2025, Patch

WMATA to change 50 Metrobus routes on Dec. 14

The changes come in response to rider feedback, according to WMATA. In addition to tweaking existing routes, Metro will add a new Route from Alexandria to downtown D.C., Route A29. Read more...
December 8, 2025, ABC7 News

As VDOT weighs changes to Langston Boulevard, how about some bus lanes?

While the proposed changes are largely good and will improve things for vulnerable road users, there is a lot more that VDOT could do for safety and congestion on Langston Boulevard, especially for pedestrians, cyclists, and public transportation users. Read more...
Canaan Merchant, December 8, 2025, Greater Greater Washington

Metro rolls out holiday-themed trains in the region

The theme — “making your ride sweeter” — features a candy-filled design with vibrant bright red exteriors and holiday decorated interiors. Read more...
Catherine Chen, December 8, 2025, WTOP

New bus route will reconnect Shirlington to D.C. starting next week

The new A29 route will run between Van Dorn Street Station and Metro Center via the I-395 express lanes, with stops at Beauregard Street, Mark Center and Southern Towers in Alexandria in addition to the Shirlington Transit Center. Read more...
Dan Egitto, December 8, 2025, ARLNow

New Alexandria bus route with service to downtown D.C. launches this month

The new A29 bus will begin service on Sunday, Dec. 14, with rides offered every 24 minutes in the morning and afternoon via the I-395 Express Lanes, including during rush hours.  Read more...
Katie Taranto, December 5, 2025, FFXNow

Elected officials suggest higher sales tax could be top contender to fund N. Va. transit

But it may be one of the easier ways for Northern Virginia to raise the $400 million per year that a panel of state lawmakers says is needed, starting in mid-2027, to provide long-term support to the Metro system, Virginia Railway Express and local transit agencies in the local area. Read more...
Scott McCaffrey, December 5, 2025, FFXNow

Monday morning commute maybe a little slippery for some

The NWS has issued another Freezing Fog Advisory for many counties in Northern Virginia until 4 am. Those counties are: Culpeper, Madison, Orange, Spotsylvania, Stafford, King George, Southern Fauquier, Central, and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park. Read more...
Brittany Ward, December 7, 2025, DC News Now

Metro releasing holiday-themed vehicle fleet

The theme this year is “making your ride sweeter" and features a candy-filled wonderland on a bright red backdrop. The inside of the holiday-wrapped train is also decked out with holiday spirit. Three wrapped buses, one train, and one MetroAccess vehicle will run throughout the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region during the season. Read more...
December 5, 2025, WMATA

Transportation Department invests in bus infrastructure modernization

Funding will go to the purchase of new buses, building and improving new bus facilities, and utilizing newer types of fuel. This investment is also expected to help reduce traffic congestion, help people travel more efficiently and affordably, and create more employment opportunities across the country. Read more...
December 7, 2025, The Presidential Prayer Team

Arlington bus ridership took a hit during government shutdown

October is “typically the highest ridership month we have,” said Paul Mounier, a transit planner for the county government, at the Nov. 18 meeting of the Transit Advisory Committee. But figures show a ridership decline of 2.2% year-over-year that month, dropping to just over 243,000 riders. Read more...
Scott McCaffrey, December 5, 2025, ARLNow

Metro prepared for winter weather, will communicate impacts to bus service in a new way

Customers can now visit WMATA.com/Snow for constant, up-to-the-minute updates on the status of all bus routes and maps of bus detours. Each route listed will show Regular Service, Snow Detour, or Temporarily Suspended.  Read more...
December 4, 2025, WMATA

A regional transportation plan reinforces the status quo. We can do better

This fall, the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board rejected a highway widening proposal to pursue better solutions for the southside of the Beltway, and the DMVMoves Task Force advanced a plan for dedicated WMATA funding and rail system modernization.  Read more...
Bill Pugh, December 4, 2025, Greater Greater Washington

FCDOT to design protected bike facilities on part of Sunrise Valley Drive

With a recently awarded grant, Fairfax County can begin designing protected bicycle facilities along Sunrise Valley Drive near the Innovation Center Metro station, the latest effort to make the roadway more accessible for pedestrians and cyclists. Read more...
Angela Woolsey, December 3, 2025, FFXNow

Congestion in D.C. got worse in 2025, report says

The average driver in D.C. lost 70 hours to traffic in 2025, which the company calculates by looking at the difference between peak and off-peak congestion. That’s a 13 percent increase from last year’s 62 hours, according to the report. Read more...
Rachel Weiner, December 4, 2025, The Washington Post

Subway Builder turns Metro enthusiasts into transit designers

Whether they’re building the Metro of their dreams or recreating existing lines, Subway Builder players make their own decisions on the extent to which urban planning, equity, and accessibility shape their designs. Read more...
Leah Roffman, December 3, 2025, Greater Greater Washington

Metro debuts new bike lockers at two stations, with more expected through 2027

D.C. cyclists are welcoming Metro’s new app-based bicycle lockers at the Foggy Bottom and Eastern Market stations, but say their impact will depend on how quickly the transit system expands them–a timeline Metro hasn’t yet released. Read more...
Yi Ya (Becky) Tseng, December 2, 2025, The Wash

Regional leaders plan future Metro project funding

After a dramatic dip in ridership during COVID, Metro usage has risen back to its pre-pandemic levels, but funding the regional transit system is still a challenge for area leaders and they’ve been working on a plan to address that issue since last year. Now, they’re looking for local and state governments to endorse that plan. Read more...
Hanna Pampaloni, December 2, 2025, Loudoun Now

Montgomery County's 'Flash Light' buses sparkle for holiday season

The transportation system kicked off the popular “Flash Lights” holiday buses at the Silver Spring Thanksgiving Parade on Saturday, Nov. 22. Now, passengers can catch a ride on one of the five buses running along Colesville Road/Columbia Pike throughout December. Read more...
Odyssey Fields, December 2, 2025, DC News Now

OmniRide partners with Transit app to expand real-time rider tools

Beginning December 2, riders will be able to redeem free access to Transit Royale, which includes unlimited departure schedules, additional routing options, and customizable in-app themes. Read more...
December 2, 2025, Potomac Local News

Long Bridge Project construction prompts rail service changes in Alexandria next month

No trains will be eliminated, and morning and evening trains will still run. However, some trains may start or end in Alexandria instead of D.C.’s Union Station, according to VRE. Read more...
Katie Taranto, December 2, 2025, ALXNow

Fairfax County continues electric vehicle push, but won't meet 2035 goal

The determination was made after a study of the county’s fleet needs by the consulting firm AECOM. The study said a cost-effective transition to a full electric fleet would only be likely by 2050. Read more...
Nolan Stout, December 2, 2025, FFXNow

Metro and Urban Atlantic celebrate groundbreaking of next phase of transit-oriented development at New Carrollton

“The transformation of the New Carrollton station and its surrounding areas is a tangible example of how investments in transit build community,” said Metro General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Randy Clarke.  Read more...
December 2, 2025, WMATA

DC and Maryland lead in traffic safety — but Virginia lags behind

The group’s 2026 Roadmap to Safety report gives D.C. and Maryland its highest rating of “green,” while Virginia earned a “yellow” rating. D.C. and Maryland each have at least eight of the recommended safety laws on the books, compared to just four in Virginia. Read more...
Mike Murillo, December 3, 2025, WTOP

Free buses can be a reality — just look at Maryland

Montgomery County first made its “Ride On” buses free to all riders under 18 in 2019. Then on June 29, 2025, it made all of its buses fare-free for all passengers. The system has a fleet of nearly 400 buses, 80 routes, and provided 19.2 million rides in the 2025 fiscal year.  Read more...
Alexis Goldstein, December 1, 2025, Truthout

VRE announces date and ticket sales details for 2025 Santa Trains

“VRE’s biggest day of the year is back on Saturday, December 13, 2025,” Virginia Railway Express announced. “In-person tickets will go on sale Monday, December 1, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at designated vendor locations.”  Read more...
December 1, 2025, Potomac Local News

VDOT seeks public input on Hoadly Road STARS study

The study evaluates potential safety, operational, transit, and bicycle/pedestrian improvements along a five-mile section of Hoadly Road between Dumfries Road and Prince William Parkway, where traffic volumes range from 12,000 to 25,000 vehicles daily. Read more...
December 1, 2025, Potomac Local News

Marylanders' commute listed as 2nd-worst in the nation

Across Maryland, there were vastly different commute times, according to the survey. Charles County had the longest commute with 43.1 minutes for a one-way drive. Allegany County had the shortest commute with 22.1 minutes. Read more...
Alan Etter, December 2, 2025, WTOP

Multi-year project to fill missing pedestrian links on Route 50 now complete

The final piece of a multi-year initiative to improve the pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure on a 1.5-mile stretch of Route 50 between Blake Lane and Prosperity Avenue was completed last month, the Fairfax County Department of Transportation announced. Read more...
Angela Woolsey, December 1, 2025, FFXNow

MD has the second highest commute time in US, survey finds

In Baltimore City, commuters typically spent about 29.5 minutes getting to work each way. In Southern Maryland, where many workers travel into the Washington, D.C. region, commute times climbed above the state average. Washington, D.C.’s commuters spent about 30.3 minutes on the road as of 2023. Read more...
December 1, 2025, The Daily Record

Talking transportation: rebuilding Amtrak

Aside from worsening highway traffic and delays, why chose the train instead of driving? Because the investment in its infrastructure is finally paying off with better service. Read more...
Jim Cameron, November 30, 2025, Greenwich Free Press

Beyond gridlock: Integrated, tech-driven mobility underpins Greater Washington's future

Not any one mode in isolation, but a coordinated, technology-enabled network where Metrorail, Metrobus, local buses, commuter rail, roadways, managed lanes, bikeshare, microtransit, and emerging mobility technologies operate as a single ecosystem. Read more...
Jack McDougle, December 1, 2025, Washington Business Journal

The view from Nathan's bus: remembering why we love trolleys

Trolley buses remain financially competitive as a zero-emissions alternative in comparison to battery electric buses (BEBs) for several reasons.  Read more...
Nathan Vass, November 29, 2025, The Urbanist