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- Mount Vernon Trail detour opens July 1 for Long Bridge Project
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The good news is that the Mount Vernon Trail will remain open throughout construction. The temporary bypass shifts trail users closer to the George Washington Memorial Parkway before reconnecting with the existing trail north and south of the work zone.
June 30, 2026, Fairfax Alliance for Better Bicycling - CSX train celebrating America's 250th makes stop at Alexandria Union Station
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The train features two America 250 locomotives, two heritage units in original 1827 Baltimore & Ohio colors, and 10 historic executive business cars used for presidential movements, according to CSX. It left Alexandria’s Union Station shortly after 11 a.m., crossing the CSX Long Bridge over the Potomac River and arriving at Union Station in D.C.
James Cullum, June 30, 2026, ALXNow - Virginia Railway Express purchases Seminary Yard for over $35 million
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VRE officials say the purchase will bring train storage closer to its core service area, reduce operational constraints and improve turnaround times.
Trevor Baratko, June 30, 2026, Inside NoVa - Microtransit fare hikes may hurt more than help, study finds
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A study led by Dr. Jia Li, associate professor at Wake Forest University School of Business, found that across-the-board fare increases in microtransit systems can significantly reduce ridership among occasional users while generating only modest revenue gains.
Elora Haynes, June 29, 2026, Metro Magazine - Metro announces July 4 service plans
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Metro is ready to move crowds for historic Fourth of July festivities in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States. Fares will be free systemwide from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Metro Rail service will increase starting at 5 p.m. to facilitate trips safely and efficiently.
June 29, 2026, WMATA - Tracking Metro's summer 2026 Red Line closures
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To keep riders moving, Metro says about 100 free shuttle buses will replace train service, running every five to eight minutes. Commuters should plan for an additional 20 to 25 minutes of travel time.
Maureen Umeh, June 29, 2026, Fox 5 News - VRE buys Seminary Yard in Alexandria, a key cog in its plan to expand service
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The VRE said Monday it purchased the property from the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority, the entity that oversees Amtrak in Virginia, for $35.8 million. It is part of a five-year, $155 million deal between the two for the transfer of four separate properties.
Drew Hansen, June 29, 2026, Washington Business Journal - Bikeshare beat: See which DC neighborhoods have CaBi deficits
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Capital Bikeshare remains an essential commuter service. On weekdays, ridership spikes during the morning and evening commutes, cresting at 8:00 am and again at 5:00 pm, the single busiest hour of the month.
Samuel Littauer, June 29, 2026, Greater Greater Washington - Special train for America's 250th anniversary to roll through Arlington on Tuesday
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The train features two America250 locomotives — one with a stars and stripes theme and the other with an American bald eagle and “United We Stand” phrase. Accompanying the specially-designed locomotives are two heritage units featuring original 1827 Baltimore & Ohio colors and 10 historic executive business cars used for presidential travel.
Emily Leayman, June 29, 2026, ARLNow - Metro has free rides on Fourth of July
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Metro says the Smithsonian station may become overcrowded, with extremely long lines and waits after the fireworks end. The station may become "exit only" to accommodate crowds traveling to the National Mall, and "entry only" after 9 p.m.
Alexa Henry/Alanea Cremen, June 28, 2026, WUSA9 - Alexandria's DASH launches first on-route electric bus charging project in Washington region
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The project was officially launched with a groundbreaking ceremony at the West End Alexandria redevelopment site, formerly Landmark Mall, attended by local officials, transportation representatives and project partners.
June 29, 2026, Sustainable Bus - D.C. has a chance to lead on equitable transit through AVs
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Beyond safety, there is a glaring equity gap in the District’s transit options, particularly for communities East of the River, who routinely face agonizingly long travel times and service delays. Ride-hailing wait times are also getting worse in the District and these residents remain among some of the most severely impacted.
Cesar Toledo, June 28, 2026, Washington Blade - Most Metro fare evasion cases in D.C. are thrown out
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Every day, MTPD officers stop and write tickets for dozens of people for failing to pay their fare in the Metro system. As of mid-June, the transit agency had recorded 9,745 cases this year, 6,270 of which happened in D.C.
Martin Austermuhle, June 29, 2026, Notus - Hundreds gather in McLean to celebrate opening of 495 Express Lanes Extension Bicycle and Pedestrian Trail
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"This new shared-use trail is a tremendous asset for Fairfax County, providing safe and accessible connections for walkers, runners, cyclists, and families while strengthening our regional trail network,” said Jeff McKay, chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.
June 27, 2026, VDOT - Neighbors at H Street planning session wonder: Where's the transit?
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That absence is striking given the scale of transit questions already circling the corridor. The plan gestures toward future bus improvements and broader mobility goals, but avoids locking itself to any single transit design. That omission, attendees suggested, is increasingly difficult to ignore.
Elizabeth O'Gorek, June 26, 2026, HillRag - HRT launches GoMobile fare system, offering daily fare cap for riders
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Under the program's fare-capping feature, riders who use a GoMobile card, app, or contactless payment method will pay no more than $4.50 per day, regardless of how many eligible trips they take.
Conor Hollingsworth, June 25, 2026, News WKTR - Travel alternatives for summer Metro Red Line closure starting Monday, July 6 through Sunday, Sept. 6
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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is installing 7.5 miles of bus-only lanes along portions of Rockville Pike/MD 355 to prioritize buses and reduce shuttle travel times, so riders can continue relying on transit during the Red Line closures.
June 25, 2026, Montgomery County - DASH begins on-route electric bus charger construction
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The project marks another major milestone in DASH’s transition to a 100% zero-emission fleet and reinforces the city of Alexandria’s commitment to expanding sustainable, equitable, and reliable public transportation.
June 25, 2026, Mass Transit Magazine - Get an inside look at the future Metro 8000 series trains, and how you can see them too
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Visitors will also be able to tour a blast from the past – the fully restored original 1000 series car that was used when Metro first opened in 1976. It includes 1970s colors, retro advertisements, and Metro’s once-famous carpeting.
Tom Roussey, June 25, 2026, ABC7 News - Fairfax County board urges 'patience and respect' as e-bikes proliferate among youth
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Most e-bike riders are riding in conformance with the law. “They’re not doing anything wrong,” said McKay, who praised their use as offering a transportation option to teens who might not have alternatives.
Scott McCaffrey, June 25, 2026, FFXNow - Metro opens 50th anniversary pop-up shop featuring new merch, collectibles, and more
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The shop will have tees featuring original Metro concept art, commemorative quarter-zips honoring the system anniversary and the opening of each Metro Rail line, vintage-style crop tops and baby tees, hats, postcards, and other classic pieces.
June 25, 2026, WMATA - Family Biking Matters: DC Council funds 11th Street SE bike lane
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This funding marks a monumental milestone in turning 11th Street into a continuous, family-friendly north-south “bike spine” connecting Capitol Hill, Navy Yard, and the Anacostia River Trail network.
Mark Sussman, June 24, 2026, Greater Greater Washington - First Look: Metro just dropped a new 50th anniversary merch collection
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If you’re a Red Line devotee or a Yellow and Green Line party animal, WMATA is unveiling a new merch pop-up you may be excited about. The new collection is designed for Metro’s 50th anniversary and the coinciding 250th celebration of the United States’ founding.
Walker Whalen, June 25, 2026, Washingtonian - DASH breaks ground on first on-route electric bus chargers in D.C. region
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The project features two overhead pantograph chargers capable of delivering charging speeds of up to 360 kilowatts. Unlike conventional depot charging systems that can require hours to recharge a bus, the on-route chargers are designed to recharge vehicles in minutes while they remain in service.
June 24, 2026, Metro Magazine - Metro awards $40M to replace aging fare machines
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Metro awarded a contract of almost $40 million to Indra Group to design, supply and maintain up to 450 new, state-of-the-art "customer terminals," as they will be known, to replace the aging machines at all 98 stations. They are expected to be modern, accepting smartphone payments, providing helpful information on large screens and doing it in 15 languages.
Adam Tuss, June 24, 2026, NBC4 Washington - OmniRide offers free July 4 bus service to Pentagon Metro as VRE fireworks trains remain available
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Outbound buses will transport riders to the Pentagon Metrorail Station between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., providing easy Metro access to fireworks viewing spots and other Independence Day festivities across the Washington, D.C. area.
June 22, 2026, Potomac Local News - NVTA: Local buy-in needed to turn vision of N. Va. bus rapid transit network into reality
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The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) sees potential for the region to support up to 28 BRT lines, including 22 in Fairfax County, according to CEO Monica Backmon, who presented “a blueprint of what we would like to see in the future” to the county board’s transportation committee.
Scott McCaffrey, June 23, 2026, FFXNow - Lawmakers weigh merging Northern Virginia transit agencies to cut costs
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The outcome of the study could reshape transit for four agencies — DASH Alexandria Transit, Fairfax Connector, ART Arlington Transit, and CUE Fairfax City — by identifying potential efficiencies and improvements through consolidation.
Nathaniel Cline, June 23, 2026, FFXNow - Local firefighter has a transportation idea: aerial cable cars over Langston Blvd
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A firefighter and lifelong Arlington resident, Danny Wang, has entered the fight for gondola-style transit with a 40-page report sketching out a highly ambitious proposal.
Dan Egitto, June 23, 2026, ARLNow - Lawmakers weigh merging Northern Virginia transit agencies to cut costs
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The transportation study emerged as legislators work to avoid a shutdown and finalize a two-year spending plan ahead of the July 1 deadline, which includes state funds for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, or Metro.
Nathaniel Cline, June 23, 2026, Virginia Mercury