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- Fairfax County plots to expand Capital Bikeshare along I-66 trail
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Fairfax County has 94 existing stations, and riders took more than 40,000 trips in 2025. The county is already planning to add 27 new ones this year in the areas of Annandale, Bailey’s Crossroads, Seven Corners, Mount Vernon and Belle View.
Nolan Stout, April 10, 2026, FFXNow - Metro marks Autism Acceptance Month with special in-station announcements by young transit enthusiasts
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In acknowledgment of that connection, Metro invited 10 children with autism to record boarding and safety announcements that will be played throughout the Metro Rail system the entire month of April.
April 10, 2026, WMATA - Fairfax County hopes getting public input 'early and often' may speed transportation projects
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Sidewalk improvements, minor pedestrian upgrades and intersection improvements were the types of projects under discussion. The hour-long presentation focused on various project parts: scoping, pre-design, design, land acquisition, utility relocation, and finally, construction.
Scott McCaffrey, April 9, 2026, FFXNow - Design options unveiled for art on future Richmond Highway BRT stations
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In addition to widening the road to accommodate new bus lanes and stations in the median, the county is working with the Virginia Department of Transportation, to add sidewalks, two-way cycle tracks, and intersection, lighting and landscaping improvements as part of the project.
Angela Woolsey, April 9, 2026, FFXNow - Route 1 BRT, Elden Street upgrades among transportation projects vying for regional funds
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As authorized last fall by the Board of Supervisors, the county is seeking $463 million from the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) for its planned “The One” bus rapid transit (BRT) system, which would serve nine stations along a 7.4-mile stretch of Richmond Highway, also known as Route 1, from Huntington to Fort Belvoir.
Angela Woolsey, April 9, 2026, FFXNow - Friday Video: RIP, the D.C. Streetcar
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Check out this deep dive from Cities of Lions, which offers the most thorough recap we’ve seen of Washington, D.C’s doomed attempt to add a whole new mode of transit — and why even some urbanists say it wasn’t worth saving.
April 10, 2026, Streetsblog USA - New 'microtransit' program launches in northwest Arlington next week
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Shared rides will connect passengers to stops including the Madison Community Center, the Lee-Harrison Shopping Center, the East Falls Church Metro station, Westover Library, VHC Health and the Ballston Metro station.
Dan Egitto, April 8, 2026, ARLNow - 'America's Main Street' could get a people-friendly makeover
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The plan would reduce the number of car lanes and move bike lanes from the middle of the street to the sides on parts of the street, and as add more seating and shade trees along the sidewalks.
Diana Ionescu, April 8, 2026, Planetizen - Maryland Gov. Moore unveils Baltimore Region TOD Strategy
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The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is advancing the nearly $1.4 billion light-rail modernization program, which includes modernizing the Baltimore Central Light Rail Line from Hunt Valley to BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport with new, modern, low-floor vehicles and upgrades all the light-rail stations, systems and maintenance facilities.
April 8, 2026, Mass Transit Magazine - Fairfax County plan would add up to 17 Capital Bikeshare stations along I-66
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The Fairfax County Department of Transportation held a virtual public meeting on Wednesday night to discuss the potential additions. If approved, the new stations would extend the regional bikeshare network in an area that runs alongside I-66, including Providence, Braddock and Springfield Districts.
April 8, 2026, ABC7 News - USDOT opens USD 686 million for transit station accessibility
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The U.S. Department of Transportation is making the funding available. It is doing so through the Federal Transit Administration. The programme is intended to improve accessibility at transit stations across the country.
April 7, 2026, Railway Supply - Metro seeks customers to appear in upcoming public awareness campaign
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Metro is seeking current customers ages 18 and older to share their stories about riding America’s Metro System across social media, digital platforms, and outdoor advertising.
April 8, 2026, WMATA - Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy invests $657 million to improve America's ferry infrastructure
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FTA's ferry grant programs help modernize terminal infrastructure, launch new ferry routes, and fund new ferries to connect American families to their jobs and new communities more efficiently.
April 6, 2026, U.S. Department of Transportation - Loudoun County now offering Senior Smart Trip cards
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These cards are free fare cards available to residents age 65 or older. It automatically applies a 50% discount on fares for Metro Rail, Metro Bus, Loudoun County Transit’s commuter bus and other transit services that accept Smart Trip cards.
Makea Luzader, April 7, 2026, DC News Now - VRE board goes 'On the Road' with off-site meetings planned in Prince William, Fairfax, Spotsylvania
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The Virginia Railway Express Operations Board is taking its meetings on the road to connect more directly with the communities it serves.
Uriah Kiser, April 7, 2026, Potomac Local News - Metro seeks $93M+ for new customer terminals to replace fare machines
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Metro says there will be fewer machines – thanks to the ability to pay with credit cards there is less demand for the machines than in the past.
Tom Roussey, April 7, 2026, ABC7 News - Rail Passengers Association opposes FY27 Presidential Budget request proposal to cut domestic investment in passenger rail and transit
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While the budget request includes $26.6 billion in discretionary budget authority for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)—a $1.6 billion (6.2%) increase over FY2026 enacted levels—the bulk of new funding is directed to highways and aviation. Transit and intercity passenger rail programs would see meaningful reductions.
Joe Aiello, April 3, 2026, Rail Passengers Association - What happens to bus ridership when gas prices spike
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Research from the University of Maryland found that for every 10% increase in gas prices, U.S. transit demand increases by about 1.2%. That elasticity gets stronger as prices rise. Above $3 a gallon, the effect accelerates. Above $4, it accelerates further.
Steve Mitchell, April 3, 2026, Bristow Beat - Events: Senior socials to focus on DC transportation
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Two upcoming socials organized by goDCgo will help older adults find safe, reliable, and affordable ways to get around. All adults aged 60 over are welcome to participate, even though the benefits are tailored to those living in DC.
Tricia Chicka, April 6, 2026, Greater Greater Washington - Major decision looms for Route 28 traffic congestion in Northern Virginia
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Route 28 through Prince William County has long been a bottleneck, especially during peak travel times. The board is now weighing a plan to widen approximately 2.5 miles of Route 28, from Liberia Avenue in Manassas to the Fairfax County line, expanding the road from four lanes to six.
John Gonzalez, April 7, 2026, ABC7 News - Alexandria kicks off Month of the Young Child with new DASH bus messaging
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The bus “takeover” was unveiled at DASH headquarters (3000 Business Center Drive) and includes exterior wraparound messaging and interior display messaging on five principles to help young children thrive.
James Cullum, April 6, 2026, ALXNow - President's budget request calls for cuts to Amtrak, transit grants
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The budget proposal calls for $1.44 billion in grants for Amtrak’s National Network, down from $1.57 billion for 2026, and $641 million for the Northeast Corridor, down from $841 million. The total of $2.081 billion would represent a 13.5% decrease.
David Lassen, April 4, 2026, Trains.com - Plan to develop Baltimore-area transit system to be unveiled by Maryland leaders
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The plan will not only support transit development, but also support housing development in the area by providing a guide on how to use the land around transit properties, like empty parking lots. The goal of improving development is to increase ridership.
JT Moodee Lockman, April 5, 2026, CBS News - Clearing the roadblocks to transportation innovation
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Over the past few years, the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) has engaged hundreds of local governments, researchers, industry leaders, and transportation experts to better understand where the most pressing transportation R&D gaps lie.
Nazish Jeffery/Andy Gordon, April 1, 2026, Federation of American Scientists - Metro's next stop is... bedtime?
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The original post has garnered nearly 350,000 views and over 2,000 likes in the first 24 hours on X, and another 6,000 likes on Instagram. While it's unclear if these beds may hit the shelves in the end, enthusiasm for all-things Metro is going strong.
Nick Bove, April 2, 2026, WUSA9 - The latest on Maryland's upcoming Purple Line
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After nearly ten years, Maryland’s highly anticipated Purple Line is tantalizingly close to completion. In fact, social media posts last week showed a train being tested across the University of Maryland campus. Which begs the question: How soon will the Purple Line be open?
Jenae Barnes, April 3, 2026, Washingtonian - Frustrations grow with parking, traffic disruptions at West Falls Church Metro station
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Issues with vehicles parking illegally and construction traffic blocking drivers looking to park at the Metro station have increasingly become a headache over the past few weeks, according to one commuter.
Angela Woolsey, April 3, 2026, FFXNow - DC Metro coordinates D40, D4X detour for 7th St work
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The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority announced the temporary route change will run from 5:30am to 4:00pm on April 4, 2026. Southbound buses heading toward Archives won't be affected and will operate on their regular routes.
April 2, 2026, Moovit - Alexandria asks NVTA for nearly $37M to fund transportation projects
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The total funding amount in NVTA’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2031 Six Year Program is $1.265 billion. Alexandria’s share includes $15 million for bus rapid transit improvements in the second phase of the Duke Street Transitway, and $21.86 million for pedestrian and bicycle improvements at Eisenhower Avenue and S. Van Dorn Street.
James Cullum, April 2, 2026, ALXNow - FTA designates $20.4B for public transit in FY26
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Formula grant programs allocate funding to states, urbanized areas and transit agencies based on formulas set by Congress, while the state governments and urbanized areas decide how much funding is provided to specific transit agencies and providers, said FTA officials in a press release.
April 1, 2026, Progressive Railroading