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Report: Washington Metro knew it was overcharging riders
A recently obtained report says the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority knew it was overcharging riders for years but didn’t act to correct the problem until 2017.
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Long-delayed Rosslyn tunnel expected to ease traffic to open June 24
Metrobus and Arlington’s ART routes are expected to begin using the street-level tunnel June 24 through a glitzy new building between N. Moore and N. Lynn streets. The opening is timed to coincide with a number of bus route changes across the system.
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Internal reviews reveal problems with Metro maintenance tracking, elevators
Metro’s internal reviews have prompted the responsible departments within the agency to promise fixes for the problems over the next year, some of which have already begun.
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$2 billion in federal funds sought for Metro over the next decade
Regional officials argue that new dedicated regional funding and related changes to Metro’s board of directors justify an increased federal investment. The current 10-year promise of $1.5 billion from the federal government — $150 million per year — is set to expire next year.
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Frankly deer, the Metro station is no place for gallivanting
Animals on tracks are not exactly uncommon at the Washington Metro’s outdoor stations, but a deer that wandered into an indoor station gave morning commuters a shock.
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Washington Metro sues union over employee background checks
Metro wants a federal judge to intervene and stop a June 19 arbitration hearing, arguing it has sole discretion over hiring and firing.
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Travelers beware: Road closures and Orange Line shutdowns this weekend
The Pride Parade will cause road closures in D.C. and there is track work scheduled on the Orange Line. Here’s what you need to know to get around town this weekend.
2 weeks ago -
‘Metro option’ ending for MARC, VRE riders
For years, Metro had let MARC and VRE riders into the system for free when there were problems on the commuter rail lines, but there had never been any formal agreement to do so. Now, the free rides are scheduled to come to an end July 1.
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Metro, DC reach deal for temporary cooling towers, permanent fix
Metro once again has a short-term solution to the cooling problem at the Dupont Circle and Farrgut North stations — and a more permanent fix is on the way and due to be installed in time for next summer.
2 weeks ago -
Metro promises special TJ Oshie SmarTrip card if Caps win Stanley Cup
In a Tuesday morning tweet, Metro congratulated Caps forward T.J. Oshie on Monday night’s victory and hinted at honoring the 31-year-old in a commemorative fare card.
2 weeks ago -
Athletes, they’re just like us: Caps players ride Metro to Game 3
Caps’ TJ Oshie and Matt Niskanen took the metro to the Capital One Arena for Game 3 and fans were there to prove it.
3 weeks ago -
Silver Line extension to Dulles awaiting test results on concrete issue
The Silver Line extension project has found a new problem: A chemical reaction in the concrete that can cause cracks and reduce the service life of concrete structures. A lab will now be testing samples of the concrete from the project to find out the extent of the problem.
3 weeks ago -
Metro: If ACLU ad approved, KKK ads would be too
Metro rejected the ACLU ad earlier this month on the grounds that it violates Metro’s bans on advertisements meant to influence the public on issues where there are varying opinions or ads that are meant to influence public policy.
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Regular service resumes on Metro’s Red Line at Van Ness
Metro said regular service has resumed on the Red Line after a person fell between two cars while trying to board a train at the platform on Van Ness station.
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Plan to demolish old streetcar bridge gets thumbs down from DC board
A plan to knock down the 120-year-old Foundry Branch Trolley Trestle in D.C. just hit the brakes, but a final decision on its future has yet to be made.
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