Local news and updates from Public Transit
Metro has begun rolling out updated signage at L'Enfant Plaza, a critical downtown transfer station, to improve rider navigation and streamline commutes for DMV residents.
MARC Train is set to launch a new service in September 2026, creating a direct rail link between Montgomery County and Baltimore, offering a new alternative to congested roads.
The WMATA board has approved a plan to bring automated trains to the Metro system, signaling a major technological shift for commuters across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. This move aims to enhance efficiency and reliability, promising a new era for one of the nation's busiest transit networks.
Metro riders on the Blue and Silver Lines face disruptions this weekend due to a partial shutdown impacting service across the DMV. Commuters will need to plan for alternative transportation and longer travel times.
A Metrobus fire in a Northwest D.C. tunnel has caused overnight closures and is expected to disrupt the morning commute. Cleanup efforts are ongoing.
VRE will conduct construction at Alexandria Union Station over three weekends in May, causing single-block road closures and potential transit disruptions. An upcoming information session will detail the impacts for commuters and local traffic.
A new Maryland bill aims to cap the state's liability for bus and train crashes involving the MTA, aligning it with other government agencies. This legislative proposal could significantly impact compensation for accident victims and reshape public transit's financial responsibilities in the state.