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Amtrak’s $16M makeover for train interiors on Northeast Corridor
Work on the project started this month, with Amtrak coaches undergoing a series of improvements, including new seat cushions, new carpeting, new LED lighting, new flooring and redesigned galleys in the cafe cars.
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Northern Va. commutes eat up more time than distance, data say
Northern Virginians have some of the shortest-distance commutes in the state — but they have the longest commutes in terms of time.
2 years ago -
Northern Va. sees decrease in public transit ridership
Fewer people are taking trains and buses across Northern Virginia, potentially contributing to more traffic on area roads. The Northern Virginia Transportation Commission will hear about total transit ridership in the area Thursday night, and is also looking to identify opportunities to improve or offer new bus options.
3 years ago -
Gov. McAuliffe announces planned changes for I-95 corridor
A big extension of the 95 Express Lanes and plans for new train tracks were among Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s announcements this week after Virginia was awarded a $165 million federal grant to help address congestion on I-95.
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Some fear Metro to Loudoun will increase car congestion
Some in Loudoun County fear bringing Metrorail to the county will mean commuters will pay more and have fewer options.
3 years ago -
Prince George’s Co. ‘cut off’ by major Metro shutdown
Commuters could be in for a rude awakening Monday morning as the first of two work weeks begins with major Metro shutdowns cutting off service between Prince George’s County and downtown D.C. and between Arlington Cemetery and Rosslyn.
3 years ago -
Five things to know about Metro’s track work for June 13-18
Just as commuters settle into a routine to deal with Metro’s first rush-hour track work, that first zone will end this week.
3 years ago -
DC mayor warns Metro work will slow all commuters
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser warns that Metro’s 10 months of service reductions and closed tracks will affect all commuters and they should plan now for delays and traffic headaches.
3 years ago -
Local business official: ‘People aren’t ready’ for Metro repair disruptions
Metro’s SafeTrack program, a large-scale reconstruction project that will require trains to share a single track and create delays all over the system for close to a year is only a few days away, and a local business official says commuters aren’t ready.
3 years ago -
Options to avoid I-66 tolls could get twice as much money as planned
Transportation leaders in Virginia may consider doubling the amount of funding for new transportation options meant to help give commuters driving alone alternatives to paying a toll.
3 years ago -
Bill to block tolls on I-66 lacks Senate support
A bill in the Virginia Senate that aims to block the collection of tolls on Interstate 66 inside the Capital Beltway, unless the road is widened, did not get the support of the subcommittee.
3 years ago -
How food trucks at commuter lots could help with security
Under a new bill, food truck vendors would apply to VDOT for a business permit and pay a fee to operate in commuter lots.
3 years ago -
Metro GM walks a day in riders’ shoes, gets stuck in single-tracking delays
Rep. Gerry Connolly invited Metro GM Paul Wiedefeld to ride the Orange Line from Vienna to Capitol South to get a look at the commuter experience.
3 years ago -
New I-66 tolls could cause more traffic
A new report forecasts traffic changes for Northern Virginia commuters after the rules change for high-occupancy lanes on Interstate 66 take effect.
3 years ago -
WSSC work to close 2 lanes on southbound Md. 355 beginning Tuesday
WASHINGTON — The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission announced it is making a necessary comprehensive water main repair on MD-355 near Cedar Lane, and it is set to begin this week. For this repair to take place, the…
3 years ago
