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Bill would allow only experts on Metro Board, limit labor deals
A bill from Maryland Democrat John Delaney would require all members of the Metro Board be experts in transit, safety, management or finance.
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Va. transportation board greenlights 95, 395 express lane extension
Virginia transportation officials Thursday approved plans to extend the 95 Express Lanes north to the D.C. line and south beyond Garrisonville Road. In Arlington County, the conversion of HOV lanes on Interstate 395 is scheduled to be completed in 2019.
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Bill on Metro safety commission lands in Congress
Leaders from the D.C. region in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives are introducing legislation that they hope will kick-start the creation of a new Metro safety commission and prevent the federal government from withholding millions of dollars in transportation funding.
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Northern Va. commuters rate region low for traffic, but have hope
Northern Virginia’s transportation system is mediocre, according to the people who use it every day, and that’s hurting their quality of life.
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Metro makes case to local leaders for raising fares, cutting service
Metro leaders took their case for higher fares and reduced service to area leaders Wednesday. The changes are proposed as part of Metro’s upcoming budget and could take effect in July.
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Metro says so long to its most troubled rail cars
The first retirement of a 4000 Series car marks the beginning of the end for the rail cars frequently cited by Metro as the least reliable in the fleet.
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Report tallies up 1,200 deficient bridges across Md., Va., DC
All told, more than 1,200 bridges in D.C., Maryland and Virginia were marked structurally deficient last year, according to a new analysis of federal data by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association.
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When and where you’ll find the worst traffic congestion in DC
Drivers in D.C. are more likely to encounter traffic-clogged streets and longer-than-normal trips during the evening rush-hour commute, according to a new study on traffic congestion released by the District Department of Transportation.
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Metro mulls food stalls, pop-up stores at stations
New food stalls and other pop-up stores could emerge at Metro station entrances across the region if a pilot coming to the Grosvenor-Strathmore station goes well.
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Metro board chair says pulling funds over safety commission delay is ‘irresponsible’
Even after all three jurisdictions pass the identical legislation, Metro Board Chair Jack Evans said it could be months before the requirements are met to get the money flowing again for D.C., Maryland and Virginia transit systems.
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Md. lawmakers consider Metro safety commission
Maryland lawmakers asked state transportation officials about tweaking a commission designed to improve safety on the rails at Metro. But officials cautioned that could make standing up the commission take even longer.
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Metro facing short-term budget issues ahead of planned fare hikes, service cuts
Metro could have to institute more cuts to address a potential budget shortfall largely tied to significantly declining ridership.
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Metro, largest union reach discipline agreement
Metro and its largest union have agreed to new discipline policies after a sweeping overhaul was tossed out by an arbitrator last year.
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Plan set for badly needed Arlington Memorial Bridge repairs
The National Park Service has selected a plan for rehabilitation of the bridge, which was built in 1932, carries about 68,000 vehicles a day and has been deteriorating significantly.
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Good Samaritans honored for aiding Metro rider having heart attack
A Metro rider and a Metro Transit Police officer sprang into action when another rider, having a heart attack, collapsed on the station platform last week. They were honored for their quick thinking at a ceremony Tuesday.
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