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Va. House GOP rejects tax increases for Metro; other transportation projects to take a hit
Virginia’s House of Delegates voted 50-48 to block proposed Northern Virginia hotel and real estate transfer tax increases to pay for Metro.
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Va. General Assembly to decide on Metro taxes, veto overrides
As Virginia’s General Assembly meets for its annual reconvened session Wednesday, the proposal for new dedicated funding for Metro ranks among the key issues.
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Red Line service restored after electrical issue, smoke led to single-tracking
Metro riders who take the Red Line experienced a bit of a messy commute Tuesday morning with single-tracking through downtown D.C. and a brief suspension of service.
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Metro says new tests could flag ‘undetectable’ cause of derailment
After a Red Line train derailed in a tunnel in January, Metro said the rust on the rail that snapped would have been undetectable. Now, Metro’s chief safety officer says additional scanning the agency is starting could have provided key hints.
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Metro app aims for airline quality, payments to have some limits
Metro hopes a new cellphone-based ticketing option set to launch next year will be the latest step to make the transit agency more like an airline. Metro officials provided new details of the project.
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Metro responds to naked man on train, busjacking, delayed sex assault report
Overall statistics for the most serious crimes on the rail and bus system, officials said, are down to the lowest level in at least a decade.
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Metro has no plans to boost rush-hour service for years
Metro plans to stick with rush-hour service cuts implemented last summer for years to come, an update to the rail fleet plan to be presented to the Metro Board Thursday suggests.
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Metro, DC dealing out SmarTrip cards next year for Kids Ride Free program
The new approach is part of broader efforts to reduce fare disputes and increase compliance with the fare system. Students currently use their DC One identification cards to board a train or bus.
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Budget rises for new Potomac Yard Metro station
Alexandria City Council unanimously approved raising the budget from $268 million to $320 million. The change was made in part to reflect the rising cost of materials and labor.
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Metro plans mobile fare app, faregate system upgrades
Metro hopes to allow riders to pay with their smartphones rather than a SmarTrip card as soon as next year.
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Northam seeks to raise hotel tax, real estate transfer taxes to pay for Metro
A tax on hotel stays in Northern Virginia would rise from 2 to 3 percent to somewhat reduce the amount of money that would be taken from other transportation projects to pay for Metro, under amendments proposed by Gov. Ralph Northam just before a Monday night deadline.
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Some Metrobuses suspended as safety inspections continue
Metro hopes adjustments to engine idle settings could prevent sudden bus shutdowns that have led to about 10 percent of the fleet being pulled from service.
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Metro ‘swing-gates’ due for upgrade after program reduces fare evasion
A $65,000 upgrade may be coming to your local station in an effort to reduce fare-skipping at Metro stations.
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Metro to boost use of tech-aided track inspections after January derailment
The transit agency announced plans to add new technology to its track inspection process, in addition to boosting other review timetables and safety protocols for rescue workers.
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Upcoming arbitration ruling could leave area with Metro funding shortfall
The final round of arbitration hearings for the long-expired contract with Metro’s largest union is set for late this month. And the agency’s budget, approved last month, doesn’t account for possible raises.
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