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Washington, District of Columbia (DC) Transit
1. Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (DC) aka WMATA - http://www.wmata.com/index.cfm?forcedesktop=1
2. WMATA's SmarTrip card - http://www.wmata.com/fares/smartrip/
3. SmarTrip® Questions & Answers - http://www.wmata.com/fares/smartrip/smartrip_qanda.cfm#managing
DC Circulator bus system - http://www.dccirculator.com/
DC Streetcar train system - http://www.dcstreetcar.com/
Maryland (MD) Transit
1. Maryland Transit Administration aka The MTA - http://mta.maryland.gov/
2. Maryland's MTA Charmcard - http://www.mtacharmcard.com/manage/index.htm
3. What is CharmCard Questions & Answers - http://www.mtacharmcard.com/whatischarmcard/faq.htm
4. How to use CharmCard - http://www.mtacharmcard.com/howto/procedures.htm
*NOTE* Because of the close travel proximity of Washington DC & Maryland to one another as well as the fact that each area's transit system has some overlapping coverage with the neighboring system, the neighboring system is listed here as a convenience for public transit travel purposes.
DC's MetroBus B30 bus timetable - https://www.wmata.com/schedules/timetables/upload/B30_181230.pdf
This schedule is accurate as of 12/30/2018. Catch the Metrobus Express Route B30 bus at the Greenbelt subway station and ride to Baltimore's BWI Airport. The B30 Express bus takes you directly to the lower level of the BWI Airport terminal, where you can also catch a return bus to the Greenbelt Metro subway station & it also terminates its trip to Baltimore's BWI Airport at the MTA's BWI Business District Light Rail train stop before returning to DC.
DC Metro’s Covid-19 Recovery Plan restores more Metrobus service starting Sunday, August 23, 2020
https://www.wmata.com/service/status/details/upload/English-Flyer.pdf
DC's MetroBus ROUTES NOT OPERATING as of 08/23/2020 which includes the B30 MetroBus. See all affected DC, MD & VA MetroBus routes affected.https://www.wmata.com/service/status/details/upload/English-Flyer.pdf
Temporary Service Suspension will remain in effect on extremely low-ridership routes in order to allocate resources to address crowding and provide more frequent buses on the busiest Metrobus routes.
Also see Metrobus Service Changes, August 23 for more specific details on individual routes. Advisory Effective: 8/23/2020 - 11/30/2020
https://www.wmata.com/service/status/details/proposed-august-2020-metrobus-service-changes.cfm
MetroBus Fare schedule - http://www.wmata.com/fares/metrobus.cfm
For more information, call WMATA at 202-637-7000 or TTY 202-638-3840
WMATA's Base Fares - https://www.wmata.com/fares/basic.cfm
MetroBus Bus Timetables for the District of Columbia - https://www.wmata.com/schedules/timetables/all-routes.cfm
MetroBus Timetables for Maryland - https://www.wmata.com/schedules/timetables/all-routes.cfm?State=MD
MetroBus Timetables for Virginia - https://www.wmata.com/schedules/timetables/all-routes.cfm?State=VA
MetroBus System Map for DC - https://www.wmata.com/schedules/maps/upload/WEB_DC-Metrobus-System-Map-FINAL.pdf
MetroBus System Map for Montgomery County MD - https://www.wmata.com/schedules/maps/upload/Mo-County-System-Map-Web-version.pdf
MetroBus System Map for Prince Georges County MD - https://www.wmata.com/schedules/maps/upload/WEB_PG-County-Metrobus-System-Map-FINAL.pdf
MetroBus System Map for Shirlington Station (Arlington VA) - https://www.wmata.com/schedules/maps/upload/ShirlingtonTransitCenter.pdf
MetroBus System Map for Takoma Crossroads Langley Transit Center - https://www.wmata.com/schedules/maps/upload/Takoma_Langley_Crossroads_TC_Map.pdf
MetroBus System Map for Virginia - https://www.wmata.com/schedules/maps/upload/VA-System-Map-Web-version.pdf
For more information, call WMATA at 202-637-7000 or TTY 202-638-3840
Maryland's Locally Operated Transit Systems (LOTS)
1. Allegany County Maryland's Public Transit System - http://gov.allconet.org/315/Transit
2. Annapolis Maryland's Public Transit System - https://www.annapolis.gov/185/Bus-Routes-Schedules
3. Anne Arundel County Maryland's Public Transit System - https://www.aacounty.org/services-and-programs/bus-and-rail-transit
4. Baltimore City Maryland's Charm City Circulator Bus System - https://www.charmcitycirculator.com/
5. Baltimore City Maryland's Public Transit System - http://mta.maryland.gov/
6. Baltimore County Maryland's Public Transit System - http://mta.maryland.gov/
7. Calvert County Maryland's Public Transit System - http://www.co.cal.md.us/index.aspx?nid=130
8. Caroline County Maryland's Public Transit System - (Delmarva Community Transit) - https://www.dcsdct.org/transportation--mobility.html
9. Carroll County Maryland's Public Transit System - http://carrolltransitsystem.com/
10. Cecil County Maryland's Public Transit System - http://www.ccgov.org/government/community-services/cecil-transit
11. Charles County Maryland's Public Transit System - VanGo Public Transportation - https://www.charlescountymd.gov/services/transportation/vango-public-transportation
12. Dorchester County Maryland's Public Transit System - (Delmarva Community Transit) - https://www.dcsdct.org/transportation--mobility.html
13. Frederick County Maryland’s Public Transit System - https://www.frederickcountymd.gov/105/TransIT
14. Garrett County Maryland's Public Transit System - Garrett Transit Service (GTS) - https://garrettcac.org/index.php/service-area
15. Harford County Maryland's Public Transit System - http://www.harfordcountymd.gov/213/Harford-Transit-LINK
16. Howard County Maryland's RTA Transit System aka Central Maryland Regional Transportation Agency (CMRTA) - http://www.transitrta.com/cmtmc/ or http://www.transitrta.com/
17. Kent County Maryland's Public Transit System (Delmarva Community Transit) - https://www.dcsdct.org/transportation--mobility.html
18. Laurel Maryland's Transit Systems - https://www.cityoflaurel.org/comm/visitor-information/transportation
19. Montgomery County Maryland's Dept Of Transportation (MCDOT) Transit System - https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dot-transit/ or
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dot-transit/index.html
20. Prince George's County Maryland Public Transit System - https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/1120/Countys-TheBus
21. Prince George's County Maryland Para-Transit System - https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/1136/ParaTransit
22. Queen Anne's County Maryland's Public Transit System - http://www.qac.org/261/Ground-Transportation and (Delmarva Community Transit) - https://www.dcsdct.org/transportation--mobility.html
23. Saint Mary's County Maryland's Public Transit System - https://web.archive.org/web/20100528195926/http://www.co.saint-marys.md.us/dpw/dpwtemplate.asp?content=stsstartcontent.asp
24. Somerset County Maryland's Public Transit System - Shore Transit - http://www.shoretransit.org/
25. Talbot County Maryland's Public Transit System - (Delmarva Community Transit) - https://www.dcsdct.org/transportation--mobility.html
26. Washington County Maryland's Public Transit System - Washington County Transit (WCT) - https://www.washco-md.net/transit/
27. Wicomico County Maryland's Public Transit System - Shore Transit - http://www.shoretransit.org/
28. Worcester County Maryland's Public Transit System – Ocean City Transportation - https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/public-works/transportation and Shore Transit - www.shoretransit.org
MTA ICC Routes - The MTA runs four (4) routes using the Inter-County Connector (ICC): 201, 202, 203, and 204. You can find schedule and map information on our Commuter Bus page, simply select the ICC Route in the "Select Route" drop down. You can also download the MTA ICC Fact Sheet for more information.
DC Transit News Articles
1. DC Metro unveiling electronic next-generation fare payment system 11/13/2014 - http://wjla.com/news/local/metro-to-unveil-electronic-next-generation-fare-payment-system-108974
2. DC's Metro Faregates to Accept SmarTrip only Starting March 6th 2016 03/01/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12176442/metro-faregates-to-accept-smartrip-only-starting-march-6?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160224003
3. DC Metro Testing Platform Decals Indicating Where Six-Car Trains Stop
4. DC Metro Transit Police to Get New, More Visible Uniforms
5. DC: Contentious Hearing Between Congress and DC Metro Over Safety and Funding - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/metro-chief-and-federal-transit-officials-face-grilling-before-congressional-panel/2016/04/13/ab9f9174-0184-11e6-9d36-33d198ea26c5_story.html
6. House lawmakers want big changes to Washington's Metro board 04/27/2016 - http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/277922-house-lawmakers-press-for-wmata-board-overhaul
7. DC Metro to Accept Silver Spring Transit Center 08/21/2015 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12105916/metro-plans-to-accept-silver-spring-transit-center-from-montgomery-county?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS150815002
8. DC Metro's New CNG Buses Debut12/22/2015 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12152267/dc-metros-new-cng-buses-debut
9. DC: Feds Promise Daily DC Metro Safety Inspections 01/12/2016 - http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/265438-feds-promise-daily-dc-metro-safety-inspections
10. USDOT Picks Three New WMATA Board Members to Tackle Safety Culture 04/28/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12201127/usdot-picks-three-new-wmata-board-members-to-tackle-safety-culture?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160423002
11. DC: Metro to Have Fire Safety Officer on Duty at All Times 05/03/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12202597/metro-to-have-fire-safety-officer-on-duty-at-all-times
12. DC: Metro Rail Operations Control Center to be Staffed by Uniformed Fire Department 05/02/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12202341/dc-metro-rail-operations-control-center-to-be-staffed-by-uniformed-fire-department?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160427003
13. DC: Ineffective Inspection, Maintenance Practices, Oversight Led to Washington Metrorail Fatal Accident 05/04/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12203313/ineffective-inspection-maintenance-practices-oversight-led-to-washington-metrorail-fatal-accident?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160428002
14. Metro will shut down sections of lines for year-long subway repair work 05/06/2016 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/metro-armageddon-is-coming-a-year-of-shuttered-sections-massive-repairs/2016/05/06/9a7160d0-12e6-11e6-93ae-50921721165d_story.html?wpmm=1&wpisrc=nl_most-draw5
15. Metro closures: These lines and stations will be disrupted in the next year 05/06/2016 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/local/metro-closures/
16. A complete guide to the major problems facing Metrorail 04/24/2016 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/local/metro-history-failures/
17. How D.C. Metro grew over the years 04/27/2015 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/local/metro-timeline/
18. DC Metro's New CNG Buses Debut 12/22/2015 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12152267/dc-metros-new-cng-buses-debut
19. DC: Feds Promise Daily DC Metro Safety Inspections 01/12/2016 - http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/265438-feds-promise-daily-dc-metro-safety-inspections
20. DC: FTA Threatens to Withhold Funding, Shut Down Metro 05/09/2016 - http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/may/8/federal-transit-administration-threatens-to-withho/
21. DC: Metro GM Releases Draft 'SafeTrack' Plan to Local Jurisdictions 05/09/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12205117/metro-gm-releases-draft-safetrack-plan-to-local-jurisdictions?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160503002
22. DC: Sec Foxx Considered Shuttering DC Metro After Latest Smoke Incident 05/11/2016 - http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/279393-transportation-chief-considered-closing-down-dc-metro-last-week
23. DC Metro must complete urgent repairs before starting rehab effort 05/11/2016 - http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/279579-dc-metro-must-complete-urgent-repairs-before-starting-rehab-effort
24. IBEW Members Rescue D.C. Region from Metro Nightmare 05/2016 - http://www.ibew.org/articles/16ElectricalWorker/EW1605/MetroShutdown.0516.html
25. DC: Union Station to Georgetown Streetcar Transportation Improvements Environmental Assessment 04/2015 - http://unionstationtogeorgetown.com/index.php
26. DC: New Metro Chief Safety Officer Confident in Fixing Transit System's Problems 05/13/2016 - http://www.fox5dc.com/news/local-news/140424263-story
27. DC: Metro to Close at Midnight on Weekends Starting Next Month 05/17/2016 - http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/279851-dc-metro-to-close-at-midnight-on-weekends-starting-next-month
28. Washington Metro GM Releases Final 'SafeTrack' Plan 05/20/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12210285/washington-metro-gm-releases-final-safetrack-plan?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160520004
29. DC Metro fires 20 managers in overhaul effort 05/24/2016 - http://thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/280742-dc-metro-fires-20-managers-in-overhaul-effort
30. DC: Region’s Leaders Release Draft Bill Creating Metro Safety Monitor 05/26/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12212948/regions-leaders-release-draft-bill-creating-metro-safety-monitor?utm_source=MASS+Transit+Security+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160520003
31. DC Metro Changes Policy on Publicizing Crimes Amid Scrutiny 05/25/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12212216/dc-metro-changes-policy-on-publicizing-crimes-amid-scrutiny?utm_source=MASS+Transit+Security+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160520003
32. DC: Rep. Mica Gives Metro Head 'Certificate of Appreciation' for Firing Managers 05/24/2016 -
33. DC: Sec. Foxx Creates Special Adviser for Metro Safety 05/24/2016 - http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/281034-transportation-chief-creates-special-adviser-for-metro-safety
34. Almost 75 Percent of D.C. Metro Riders Expecting Transitpocalypse, Survey Says 06/02/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12215844/almost-75-percent-of-dc-metro-riders-expecting-transitpocalypse-survey-says?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160602002
35. With Metro’s big rebuild project looming, some in Washington are still in denial 05/30/2016 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/with-metros-big-rebuild-project-looming-some-in-washington-are-still-in-denial/2016/05/30/79f5d2c0-228e-11e6-8690-f14ca9de2972_story.html?wpmm=1&wpisrc=nl_most-draw5
36. DC: Metro Repair Effort to Cost $60M 06/06/216 - http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/282147-dc-metro-repair-effort-to-cost-60m
37. DC Metro Authority Board to Consider Pilot Metrobus Service 06/10/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12218555/metro-board-to-consider-pilot-metrobus-service-between-national-harbor-and-alexandria?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160601005
38. DC: Museum Offers Glimpse of Transit’s Wartime History 06/08/2016 - http://www.thesentinel.com/mont/entertainment/item/3631-museum-offers-glimpse-of-transit-s-wartime-history
39. OPM pushes alternate work schedules while feds feel strain of Metro maintenance 06/10/2016 - http://federalnewsradio.com/workforce/2016/06/opm-pushes-alternate-work-schedules-feds-feel-strain-metro/
40. OPM creates interagency council to deal with Metro maintenance plan 05/20/2016 - http://federalnewsradio.com/opm/2016/05/opm-creates-interagency-council-deal-metro-maintenance-plan/
41. Feds feel betrayed by OPM response to Metro shutdown 03/16/2016 - http://federalnewsradio.com/opm/2016/03/feds-feel-betrayed-opm-response-metro-shutdown/
42. DC: Metro Gets Counsel From Other Mass Transit Systems 06/14/2016 - http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/jun/13/dc-metrorail-officials-counseled-by-other-mass-tra/
43. DC: Next Metro SafeTrack Surge Will Be Tough Ride In Northern Virginia, Prince George's Co. 06/16/2016 - http://wamu.org/news/16/06/16/tough_ride_on_the_way_for_northern_virginia_prince_georges_metro_riders_for_safetrack_surge_no_2
44. DC: New York Transit Veteran Named as Metro’s Operations Chief 06/23/2016 - http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/jun/22/joseph-leader-new-york-subway-veteran-named-dc-met/
45. Washington Metro GM Announces New General Counsel 06/30/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12227411/washington-metro-gm-announces-new-general-counsel?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160701002
46. DC Metro riders to get 15-minute grace period to exit same station 07/01/2016 - http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/286273-dc-metro-now-offering-15-minute-grace-period-to-exit-same-station
47. DC: Contractor Sued Over Billing DC Metro for Picking Up Disabled People that Were Dead 07/01/2016 -
48. Safety Milestone: Washington Metro Completes Removal of Porcelain Insulators from all Underground Stations 07/05/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12228046/safety-milestone-metro-completes-removal-of-porcelain-insulators-from-all-underground-stations
49. Washington Metro GM Announces American University First to Pilot Unlimited Bus and Rail University Pass 07/05/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12228589/washington-metro-gm-announces-american-university-first-to-pilot-unlimited-bus-and-rail-university-pass?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160706004
50. DC: Next Stages of DC Metro Repair Effort Will Affect Travel to Airport 07/06/2016 - http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/286528-next-stages-of-dc-metro-repair-effort-will-impact-travel-to-airport
51. Washington Metro releases Final Production Report for SafeTrack Surge #2 07/06/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12229220/metro-releases-final-production-report-for-safetrack-surge-2?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160707002
52. DC: Metro Train Operator Fired After Running Signal to Stop 07/12/2016 - http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/287252-dc-metro-train-operator-fired-after-running-red-light-signal
53. US: Lawmakers Back Bill Allowing Transit Benefits to Apply to Uber 07/12/2016 - http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/287220-lawmakers-back-bill-allowing-transit-benefits-to-apply-to-uber
54. DC: Metro Board Chairman Warns of Asking Jurisdictions for Up to $100M Each 07/15/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12232618/metro-board-chairman-warns-of-asking-jurisdictions-for-up-to-100m-each?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160715002
55. DC: FTA Finds Over 1100 Defects During Metro Inspections 07/15/2016 - http://wjla.com/news/local/federal-transit-administration-finds-over-1100-safety-defects-during-metro-inspections
56. DC: Metro Lags on Federal Safety Actions 07/14/2016 - http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/287767-dc-metro-lags-in-federal-safety-efforts
57. DC: Metro Probing Another Stop Signal Violation 07/14/2016 - http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/287559-dc-metro-probing-another-red-signal-violation
58. DC: GM-Backed Car-Sharing Service Launches 07/18/2016 - http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/288141-gm-backed-car-sharing-service-launches-in-dc
59. Washington Metro SafeTrack Surge #5 to Begin Wednesday, July 20 07/19/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12234225/metro-safetrack-surge-5-to-begin-wednesday-july
60. Washington Metro Provides Real-Time Train Data to App Developers, Improving the Rider Experience 07/19/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12234227/washington-metro-provides-real-time-train-data-to-app-developers-improving-the-rider-experience
61. Washington Metro Invites Public to Preview the New WMATA.com 07/21/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12234778/washington-metro-invites-public-to-preview-the-new-wmatacom
62. Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Launches ‘MyTripTime’ 08/01/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12238544/metro-launches-mytriptime
63. DC: Metro Board Focuses on Safety, Smoke and Service Cuts 07/28/2016 - http://wtop.com/tracking-metro-24-7/2016/07/metro-board-focuses-safety-smoke-service-cuts/
64. Metro’s plan to permanently cut weekend hours sparks criticism 07/27/2016 - http://wtop.com/tracking-metro-24-7/2016/07/metros-plan-permanently-cut-weekend-hours-sparks-criticism/
65. Metro plans permanent early closing times, service cut 07/26/2016 - http://wtop.com/tracking-metro-24-7/2016/07/metro-plans-permanent-early-closing-times-service-cut/
66. A guide to Metro’s SafeTrack program 05/31/2016 - http://wtop.com/sprawl-crawl/2016/05/guide-metros-safetrack-program/slide/1/
67. DC Delegate Blasts Metro’s Proposal to End Late-Night Service 08/05/2016 - http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/290473-dc-lawmaker-blasts-metros-proposal-to-end-late-night-service
68. DC: Another DC Metro Operator Fired for Running Red Signal 08/05/2016 - http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/290296-another-dc-metro-train-operator-fired-for-running-red-signal
69. NTSB Briefs Findings from Limited Investigation of WMATA Derailment 08/04/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12240502/ntsb-briefs-findings-from-limited-investigation-of-wmata-derailment?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160804002
70. Washington Metro SafeTrack Surge #7 Began August 9 08/08/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12242304/washington-metro-safetrack-surge-7-began-august-9?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160809002
71. Silver Line (Washington Metro) 10/31/2013 - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver_Line_(Washington_Metro)
72. Which transit expansion ideas are possible? Which aren't? 03/04/2016 - http://greatergreaterwashington.org/post/29966/heres-wmatas-forecast-for-transit-options-in-2040/
73. Washington Metro GM Outlines Additional Safety Actions 08/11/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12243356/washington-metro-gm-outlines-additional-safety-actions?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160811002
74. DC: Feds Scrutinize Metro Trains for Running Red Lights 08/16/2016 - http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/291507-feds-scrutinize-dc-metro-for-red-signal-violations
75. Photos of Metro derailment reveal history of troubled track work 08/04/2016 - http://wtop.com/tracking-metro-24-7/2016/08/photos-of-metro-derailment-reveal-history-of-troubled-track-work/
76. NTSB: Metro should have fixed tracks before derailment 08/03/2016 - http://wtop.com/tracking-metro-24-7/2016/08/ntsb-metro-didnt-inspect-rails-enough-before-derailment/
77. DC: Metro Expands Repair Project After Train Derailment 08/17/2016 - http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/291651-dc-metro-expands-repair-project-after-train-derailment
78. Washington Metro Transit Police Open Derailment Investigation 08/19/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12247098/washington-metro-transit-police-open-derailment-investigation?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160819003
79. DC: Feds Blast Metro for Not Properly Securing Rail Cars Overnight 08/25/2016 - http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/292535-feds-blast-dc-metro-for-not-properly-securing-train-cars-overnight
80. DC: Metro Testing Free Wi-Fi in Stations 08/30/2016 - http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/293695-free-wifi-launching-at-dc-metro-stations
81. Washington Metro Launches 45-Day Public Wi-Fi Pilot at Six Metrorail Stations 08/30/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12251337/metro-launches-45-day-public-wi-fi-pilot-at-six-metrorail-stations-seeks-public-feedback
82. NE: Kawasaki Working Out Kinks in D.C. Train Cars 09/07/2016 - http://journalstar.com/business/local/kawasaki-working-out-kinks-in-d-c-train-cars/article_d6f4e521-e2ad-5a01-b3c3-534b7c65f358.html
83. DC: Metro Ridership Falls Amid Repair Project 09/07/2016 - http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/294608-dc-metro-ridership-declines-amid-repair-project
84. Clean Energy Wins CNG Contract with Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority 09/06/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12253404/clean-energy-wins-cng-contract-with-washington-metropolitan-area-transit-authority-applauds-passage-of-landmark-california-clean-air-laws?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160906003
85. DC: Metro Considering Permanent Service Cuts 09/09/2016 - http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/294995-dc-metro-weighs-permanent-service-cuts
86. DC Streetcar to Start Service on Sundays 09/09/2016 - http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/sep/8/dc-streetcar-to-start-service-on-sundays/
87. Records of the Emergency Committee on the Transportation Crisis, ca. 1960-1978 - http://www.dclibrary.org/node/44681
88. The Roads Not Traveled: D.C. Pushes Back Against Freeway Plans - http://blogs.weta.org/boundarystones/2015/12/17/roads-not-traveled-dc-pushes-back-against-freeway-plans
89. Washington Metro Announces SafeTrack Surge Dates for Remainder of 2016 09/16/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12257675/washington-metro-announces-safetrack-surge-dates-for-remainder-of-2016
90. Washington Metro Adds 28 New Digital Ad Displays to Increase Revenue 09/15/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12257184/washington-metro-adds-28-new-digital-ad-displays-to-increase-revenue
91. DC-Wayside Energy Storage: Taking Regenerative Braking Savings to the Next Level 09/04/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/article/12240262/wayside-energy-storage-taking-regenerative-braking-savings-to-the-next-level?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160912002
92. Washington Metro Completes $5.5M Bus Improvements at the Franconia-Springfield Metro Station 09/29/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12263486/washington-metro-completes-55-million-bus-improvements-at-the-franconia-springfield-metro-station?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160929003
93. DC: Lawmakers to Consider New Metro Oversight Board 10/04/2016 - http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/oct/3/oversight-commission-would-devise-enforce-metro-sa/
94. DC Metro budget crisis could bring fare hikes, service cuts 10/13/2016 - http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/300809-dc-metro-budget-crisis-could-bring-fare-hikes-service-cuts
95. DC Metro preps for Inauguration Day 10/11/2016 - http://thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/300490-dc-metro-preps-for-inauguration-day
96. DC: Metro Inspections Failed To Capture Dangerous Track Conditions Prior To July Derailment, Documents Show 10/12/2016 -http://wamu.org/news/16/10/12/metro_inspections_failed_to_capture_dangerous_track_conditions_prior_to_july_derailment
97. DC: Metro Riders, Officials Fear Communities of Color May be Targeted in Service Cuts 10/18/2016 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/metro-riders-officials-fear-communities-of-color-may-be-targeted-in-service-cuts/2016/10/17/c3c1cd82-9494-11e6-bb29-bf2701dbe0a3_story.html
98. Washington Metro Celebrates Launch of New Metrobus Service 10/20/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12271638/washington-metro-celebrates-launch-of-new-metrobus-service-between-alexandria-and-national-harbor?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS161021003
99. DC: Many Wonder Why Metro Would Float Idea for Station Closures if Proposal Wasn’t ‘Real’ 10/24/2016 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/many-wonder-why-metro-would-float-idea-for-station-closures-if-proposal-wasnt-real/2016/10/23/3cfcd470-9932-11e6-9980-50913d68eacb_story.html
100. Metro riders, officials fear communities of color may be targeted in service cuts 10/17/2016 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/metro-riders-officials-fear-communities-of-color-may-be-targeted-in-service-cuts/2016/10/17/c3c1cd82-9494-11e6-bb29-bf2701dbe0a3_story.html?tid=a_inl
101. Metro late-night service hearing features scathing criticism, pleas and protests from riders, advocates 10/20/2016 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/metro-late-night-hearing-kicks-off-with-scathing-criticism-pleas-from-riders-advocates/2016/10/20/5bd7bdf6-9644-11e6-9b7c-57290af48a49_story.html?tid=a_inl
102. Metro unveils options for cutting late-night service. You probably won’t like them. 09/07/2016 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dr-gridlock/wp/2016/09/07/metro-unveils-options-for-cutting-late-night-service-you-probably-wont-like-them/?tid=a_inl
103. Metro general manager proposes permanent end to late-night service 07/26/2016 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/metro-general-manager-proposes-permanent-end-to-late-night-service/2016/07/26/b36b15aa-535e-11e6-b7de-dfe509430c39_story.html?tid=a_inl
104. In scathing report, FTA blasts Metro track maintenance program 08/08/2016 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/in-scathing-report-fta-blasts-metro-track-maintenance-program/2016/08/08/48583bfe-5d99-11e6-8e45-477372e89d78_story.html?tid=a_inl
105. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser to Metro: ‘No articulation of a need’ for late-night service cuts 10/20/2016 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dr-gridlock/wp/2016/10/20/d-c-mayor-bowser-to-metro-no-articulation-of-a-need-for-late-night-service-cuts/?tid=a_inl
106. DC: Metro Operator Refused to Operate Train; Said His Shift Was Over 10/26/2016 - http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Metro-Operator-Refused-to-Operate-Train-Says-His-Shift-Was-Over-398360511.html
107. DC: Metro’s Answer to Train Operators Running Red Signals: Brighter Bulbs 10/25/2016 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dr-gridlock/wp/2016/10/24/metros-answer-to-train-operators-running-red-signals-brighter-bulbs/
108. DC: Metro's General Manager Says Fare Increases Possible 10/27/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12273755/metros-general-manager-says-fare-increases-possible?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS161027003
109. DC: Metro to Cut Over 100 Jobs; More Cuts May Be Coming, Sources Say 10/28/2016 - http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Metro-to-Eliminate-Over-100-Jobs-More-Cuts-May-Be-Coming-399032561.html
110. Proposed Metro Budget Cuts 1,000 Jobs, Increases Fares, Train Wait Time 10/31/2016 - http://www.nbcwashington.com/traffic/transit/Proposed-Metro-Budget-Cuts-1000-Jobs-Increases-Fares-Train-Wait-Time-399224001.html
111. DC: Metro Union: Workers Were Forced to Put Unsafe Tracks in Service 10/28/2016 - http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/303164-dc-metro-union-workers-forced-to-turn-over-unsafe-tracks
112. Washington Metro GM Proposes "Reality Check" Budget Plan 10/31/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12274675/metro-gm-proposes-reality-check-budget-plan?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS161031003&rdx.ident%5Bpull%5D=omeda%7C1662C5131745J6F
113. DC: Metro’s Silver Line jump-started the Tysons boom, but some say it’s too much too soon 07/02/2016 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/metros-silver-line-jump-started-the-tysons-boom-but-some-say-its-too-much-too-soon/2016/07/02/e28dac8c-3d54-11e6-84e8-1580c7db5275_story.html?tid=a_inl
114. DC: All aboard! Metro’s new Silver Line rolls down the tracks for the first time. 07/26/2014 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/all-aboard-metros-new-silver-line-rolls-down-the-tracks-for-the-first-time/2014/07/26/238aaa68-14cc-11e4-8936-26932bcfd6ed_story.html?tid=a_inl
115. DC: Fixing Metro, the Nation's Second Busiest Transit System, From Every Direction 11/02/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12275457/fixing-wmata-the-nations-second-busiest-transit-system-from-every-direction?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS161102004&rdx.ident%5Bpull%5D=omeda%7C1662C5131745J6F
116. DC Metro to Close Most Sales Offices 11/01/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12275310/metro-to-close-most-sales-offices-effective-november-15
117. DC Metro Seeking Public Comment on Development at New Carrollton Station 11/01/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12275288/metro-invites-public-to-comment-on-proposed-joint-development-at-new-carrollton-station?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS161102004&rdx.ident%5Bpull%5D=omeda%7C1662C5131745J6F
118. DC: Metro Chairman Supports Federal Takeover 11/03/2016 - http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/304064-dc-metro-board-chairman-supports-federal-takeover
119. Metro budget plan calls for fewer trains, higher fares, more Md. money 11/02/2016 - http://www.fredericknewspost.com/news/economy_and_business/metro-budget-plan-calls-for-fewer-trains-higher-fares-more/article_2b071255-46d2-5d04-9270-52f268eb5b85.html
120. DC: Metro Proposes ‘Reality Check’ Budget Plan 11/03/2016 - http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/304174-metro-proposes-reality-check-budget-plan
121. Watchdog group questions fed oversight of DC Metro 11/04/2016 - http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/304379-watchdog-group-questions-fed-oversight-of-dc-metro
122. Washington Metro to Discontinue use of 4000-series Railcars in Lead Positions after Safety Concern Identified 11/20/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12281034/washington-metro-to-discontinue-use-of-4000-series-railcars-in-lead-positions-after-safety-concern-identified?utm_source=MASS+Transit+Security+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS161124005&rdx.ident%5Bpull%5D=omeda%7C1662C5131745J6F
123. DC Metro head: Trains need to run on time to get riders back 12/02/2016 - http://www.fox5dc.com/news/221125369-story
124. Local governments alarmed as Metro says it needs an extra $1 billion over 3 years 12/17/2016 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/local-governments-alarmed-as-metro-says-it-needs-an-extra-1-billion-over-3-years/2016/12/17/6ceaa420-c3ce-11e6-9a51-cd56ea1c2bb7_story.html?utm_term=.4c8957e9f326
125. Following concession, VA and MD legislatures expected to okay Metro safety body 01/09/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/virginia-resolution-urges-governor-to-open-talks-on-rewriting-metro-compact/2017/01/09/ef5a718e-d688-11e6-9f9f-5cdb4b7f8dd7_story.html?utm_term=.ce10e7e49359
126. 2 U.S. lawmakers want to fix Metro by rewriting its governing charter 01/14/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/2-us-lawmakers-want-to-fix-metro-but-their-bills-will-probably-face-major-hurdles/2017/01/14/d85eb21c-d90b-11e6-b8b2-cb5164beba6b_story.html?utm_term=.746c46e325d4
127. There are four proposals to save Metro. Which might prevail? 11/29/2016 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/there-are-four-proposals-to-save-metro-which-could-prevail/2016/11/28/489fdf0e-b1b8-11e6-8616-52b15787add0_story.html?tid=a_inl&utm_term=.6cabe8906384
128. Federal takeover of Metro? Board chairman’s proposal triggers debate but has some support 11/02/2016 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/metro-board-chairman-jack-evans-urges-federal-takeover-of-transit-system/2016/11/02/0cf76852-a117-11e6-8832-23a007c77bb4_story.html?tid=a_inl&utm_term=.8cf695cf2196
129. Metro gets some financial breathing room - but only for the short-term 01/22/2017 https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/metro-gets-some-financial-breathing-room--but-only-for-the-short-term/2017/01/22/4bcb6552-df37-11e6-918c-99ede3c8cafa_story.html?utm_campaign=wpdc&utm_content=bufferab7c0&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_term=.421337205082&wprss=rss_Copy%20(2)%20of%20local-arlington-social
130. Washington Metro to Begin Retiring Least Reliable 4000-Series Railcars 02/07/2017 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12303008/washington-metro-to-begin-retiring-least-reliable-4000-series-railcars?utm_source=MASS+Transit+Security+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS170209003&rdx.ident%5Bpull%5D=omeda%7C1662C5131745J6F
131. Democrat’s fix for Metro: $750 million from feds in exchange for governance, labor changes 02/16/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/democrats-fix-for-metro-750-million-from-feds-in-exchange-for-governance-labor-changes/2017/02/16/eff41974-f46f-11e6-8d72-263470bf0401_story.html?utm_term=.757a877b2815
132. Metro needs $800 million in loans and grant by September or faces ‘a real problem’ 02/23/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/metro-needs-800-million-in-loans-and-grant-by-september-or-faces-a-real-problem/2017/02/23/f6b236ec-f9ec-11e6-9845-576c69081518_story.html?hpid=hp_local-news_metro-730pm%3Ahomepage%2Fstory&utm_term=.15a4ea3bbd97
133. Millions at stake as wait to create Metro safety body could last until next year 03/04/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/millions-at-stake-as-wait-to-create-metro-safety-body-could-last-until-next-year/2017/03/04/69c4f178-fecb-11e6-8ebe-6e0dbe4f2bca_story.html?utm_campaign=wpdc&utm_content=buffer6721f&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_term=.cec08844da46&wprss=rss_Copy%20(2)%20of%20local-arlington-social
134. VA. bill creating Metro safety body clears critical hurdle, but requires talks on rewriting compact 02/02/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/va-bill-creating-metro-safety-body-clears-critical-hurdle-but-require-talks-on-rewriting-compact/2017/02/02/1b08a44e-e986-11e6-80c2-30e57e57e05d_story.html?tid=a_inl&utm_term=.2ec33799e02a
135. Democrat’s fix for Metro: $750 million from feds in exchange for governance, labor changes 02/16/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/democrats-fix-for-metro-750-million-from-feds-in-exchange-for-governance-labor-changes/2017/02/16/eff41974-f46f-11e6-8d72-263470bf0401_story.html?tid=a_inl&utm_term=.51f2c730089a
136. 200 original DC streetcars survived the 1960s. Only one still carries passengers 03/09/2017 - https://ggwash.org/view/62618/one-1940s-dc-streetcar-still-carries-passengers-in-sarajevo
137. As Metro Mulls Financial Woe, Maryland Residents Lean Toward Region-wide Sales Tax 03/24/2017 -
138. Crumbling Capital: Region’s rail system relies on 100-year-old infrastructure 12/31/2016 - http://wtop.com/dc-transit/2016/12/crumbling-capital-regions-rail-system-relies-100-year-old-infrastructure/slide/1/
139. Crumbling Capital: Metro reckons with long history of neglect 12/27/2016 - http://wtop.com/tracking-metro-24-7/2016/12/metrorail-searches-lasting-fixes-basic-safety-issues/
140. Metro GM proposes ‘new business model’ and $500 million a year in extra funding to save D.C. area transit agency 04/19/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/metro-gm-wiedefeld-proposes-new-business-model-and-500-million-a-year-in-new-funding-to-save-transit-agency/2017/04/19/dfc93514-252c-11e7-a1b3-faff0034e2de_story.html?tid=ss_tw&utm_term=.5d8d15c8dca3
141. What you need to know about Metro GM’s plan to fund transit 04/20/2017 - http://wtop.com/tracking-metro-24-7/2017/04/what-you-need-to-know-about-wiedefelds-plan-to-save-metro/
142. DC: Transit Union Calls Bill to Reform Metro ‘Heartless’ and ‘Cruel’ 04/24/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dr-gridlock/wp/2017/04/24/transit-union-calls-bill-to-reform-metro-heartless-and-cruel/?utm_term=.2dd8032965f7
143. DC: FTA Issues Warning to Metro Over Worker Safety 04/25/2017 - http://wjla.com/news/local/federal-transit-administration-issues-warning-to-metro-over-worker-safety
144. Regional Council of Governments Recommends Sales Tax Increase To Fund Metro 04/26/2017 - http://www.bethesdamagazine.com/Bethesda-Beat/2017/Regional-Council-of-Governments-Recommends-Sales-Tax-Increase-To-Fund-Metro/
145. Metro Increases Fares, Cuts Hours in Effort to Lower Deficit.
http://www.thehoya.com/metro-increases-fares-cuts-hours-in-effort-to-lower-deficit/
146. Metro makes it official: Higher fares, reduced service coming July 1
147. DC: Metro Kicks Off Program to Crack Down on Fare Evasions 05/11/2017 - http://wjla.com/news/local/metro-kicks-off-program-to-crack-down-on-fare-evasions
148. Budget proposal paints grim portrait of Metro’s future 10/30/2016 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/budget-proposal-paints-grim-portrait-of-metros-future/2016/10/30/65bd16ce-9eb2-11e6-a44d-cc2898cfab06_story.html?tid=a_inl&utm_term=.8e28051e19fa
149. The untold story of Metro’s 29-hour emergency shutdown 03/18/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/the-untold-story-of-metros-29-hour-emergency-shutdown/2017/03/18/9bf38826-0a56-11e7-b77c-0047d15a24e0_story.html?tid=a_inl&utm_term=.3ce59fe28266
150. Comeback Time for DC’s Forgotten Bus Lane Network? 07/08/2014 - http://usa.streetsblog.org/2014/07/08/comeback-time-for-dcs-forgotten-bus-lane-network/
151. Transit Priority Streets Making a Comeback in D.C. 04/06/2016 - http://usa.streetsblog.org/2016/04/06/the-comeback-of-transit-priority-streets-in-dc/
152. PG BECOMES METRO HURDLE: 06/09/2017 - Prince George's County has emerged as an additional hurdle to Metro General Manager Paul J. Wiedefeld's long-term funding plan for the system, Faiz Siddiqui reports in the Post. The biggest opposition to the proposal for $500 million in annual dedicated funding was expected to come from Northern Virginia, but Metro board member Malcolm Augustine, who represents Prince George's, said Wednesday that he could not commit to supporting a resolution that will be presented to the panel today backing Wiedefeld's plan. The "Sense of the [Metro] Board" measure is designed to gauge where the region stands on the proposal.
153. Prince George’s wary of Metro dedicated funding proposal, presenting additional hurdle to Wiedefeld plan 06/07/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/local/trafficandcommuting/prince-georges-wary-of-metro-dedicated-funding-proposal-presenting-additional-hurdle-to-wiedefeld-plan/2017/06/07/e658446c-4bc7-11e7-9669-250d0b15f83b_story.html
154. Metro fares, bus schedules, rail system hours, and the frequency of rush-hour trains will change starting Sunday, June 25th 2017.
For more information and to view full news release - https://www.wmata.com/about/news/changes-june25.cfm
155. Crumbling concrete, dark tunnels, missing evacuation plans mar DC Metro subway in April 07/06/2017 - http://wtop.com/dc-transit/2017/07/federal-inspectors-metro-crumbling-concrete-dark-tunnels-missing-evacuation-plans/slide/1/
156. DC WMATA’s General Manager & CEO Paul J. Wiedefeld announced today that a subway track department supervisor has been dismissed for abuse of overtime, and others are under administrative review. 07/14/2017 - https://www.wmata.com/about/news/track-supervisor-ot-dismissed.cfm
157. DC Metro Riders Seek Unified Voice Amid Service Cuts And Rising Fares 07/14/2017 - http://wamu.org/story/17/07/14/metro-riders-seek-unified-voice-amid-service-cuts-rising-fares/
158. Trump’s New WMATA Board Members Want to See Privatization at DC - ‘We Need To Shake Things Up’ 07/27/2017 - http://wamu.org/story/17/07/27/trump-wmata-board-pick-need-shake-things/
159. Trump Administration Shakes Up WMATA Board 07/24/2017 - http://wamu.org/story/17/07/24/trump-administration-shakes-wmata-board/
160. Three years after opening, the Silver Line struggles to attract riders 07/29/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/three-years-after-opening-the-silver-line-struggles-to-attract-riders/2017/07/29/a0c6cc06-6d74-11e7-b9e2-2056e768a7e5_story.html?utm_term=.8d59838b80eb
161. Congress approves long-awaited Metro Safety Commission 08/04/2017 - http://wtop.com/tracking-metro-24-7/2017/08/congress-approves-metro-safety-commission/
162. Congress gives final okay to Metro Safety Commission, sending resolution to Trump 08/04/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dr-gridlock/wp/2017/08/04/congress-gives-final-okay-to-metro-safety-commission-sending-resolution-to-trump/?utm_term=.c19a2d4f92dd
163. McAuliffe, Hogan and Bowser to meet Aug. 28 to try to narrow differences over Metro 08/11/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/mcauliffe-hogan-and-bowser-to-meet-aug-28-to-try-to-narrow-differences-over-metro/2017/08/11/eeab79de-7ec8-11e7-83c7-5bd5460f0d7e_story.html?utm_term=.96af482d3f76
164. Plan to fix Metro soon to be public 08/13/2017 - http://wtop.com/tracking-metro-24-7/2017/08/plan-metro-soon-expected/
165. Most Metro trains are getting slower this week 08/14/2017 - https://ggwash.org/view/64411/most-metro-trains-are-getting-slower-this-week
166. Your commute is about to get slower as Metro lowers speeds on key segments of Red, Blue, Orange and Silver lines 08/15/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dr-gridlock/wp/2017/08/15/your-commute-is-about-to-get-slower-as-metro-lower-speeds-on-key-segments-of-red-blue-orange-and-silver-lines/?utm_term=.d8bbdc68a5f3
167. Trump allows DC, Md. and Va. to oversee Metro safety 08/22/2017 - http://wtop.com/tracking-metro-24-7/2017/08/trump-metro-safety-oversight/
168. Trump signs resolution to improve safety at Metro 08/22/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dr-gridlock/wp/2017/08/22/trump-signs-resolution-to-improve-safety-at-metro/?utm_term=.4e0db8ce5402
169. Feds find Metro safety slip-ups, crumbling concrete, broken power-cutoff buttons 07/31/2017 - http://wtop.com/tracking-metro-24-7/2017/07/feds-finds-metro-safety-slip-ups-crumbling-concrete-broken-power-cutoff-buttons/slide/1/
170. Congress approves long-awaited Metro Safety Commission 08/04/2017 - http://wtop.com/tracking-metro-24-7/2017/08/congress-approves-metro-safety-commission/
171. Lawmakers want feds to restore millions in Metro funding; call missed deadline ‘unreasonable’ 06/30/2017 - http://wtop.com/tracking-metro-24-7/2017/06/lawmakers-want-feds-restore-millions-metro-funding-call-missed-deadline-unreasonable/
172. Federal regulators blast Metro safety, failed track inspections 08/08/2016 - http://wtop.com/tracking-metro-24-7/2016/08/federal-regulators-blast-metro-safety-failed-track-inspections/
173. LaHood Calls For ‘Reform Board’ To Govern Metro But Stays Silent On Funding 08/29/2017 - http://wamu.org/story/17/08/29/lahood-calls-reform-board-govern-metro-stays-silent-funding/
174. Feds approve Metro’s plans to cut down on red signal violations 08/29/2017 - http://wtop.com/tracking-metro-24-7/2017/08/feds-approve-metros-plans-cut-red-signal-violations/
175. METRO COST-SHARING KERFUFFLE: Robert McCartney of the Post reports that a disagreement between the District of Columbia and its neighbors over how to split the cost of fixing Metro is blocking the region's effort to agree on a plan for the transit system, raising doubts about whether along-term solution can be found this year, officials said. The argument roiled a meeting of top localofficials Wednesday at which D.C. Council chairman Phil Mendelson argued forcefully against using an existing Metro funding formula to decide what D.C., Maryland and Virginia each would pay. New dispute over cost of fixing Metro pits District against Virginia, Maryland 08/24/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/new-dispute-over-cost-of-fixing-metro-pits-district-against-virginia-and-maryland/2017/08/24/dc5a6bd8-8863-11e7-a50f-e0d4e6ec070a_story.html?utm_term=.451a79b2ba35
176. Behind closed doors, region’s leaders clashed sharply over Metro funding 09/02/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/behind-closed-doors-regions-leaders-clashed-sharply-over-metro-funding/2017/09/02/879799e4-8dbe-11e7-84c0-02cc069f2c37_story.html?utm_term=.da037df688d4
177. Why Metro’s stellar August on-time performance numbers don’t tell the whole story 09/11/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dr-gridlock/wp/2017/09/11/why-metros-stellar-august-on-time-performance-numbers-dont-tell-the-whole-story/
178. Say goodbye to Metro’s most troublesome rail cars 06/07/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dr-gridlock/wp/2017/06/07/say-goodbye-to-metros-most-troublesome-rail-cars/?tid=a_inl&utm_term=.a7a13769e58d
179. In reversal, Hogan offers $500 million extra for Metro if Virginia, D.C. and feds match it 09/11/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/traffic-commuting/?utm_term=.b365e3c9d12c
180. Why Metro’s stellar August on-time performance numbers don’t tell the whole story 09/11/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dr-gridlock/wp/2017/09/11/why-metros-stellar-august-on-time-performance-numbers-dont-tell-the-whole-story/
181. Wiedefeld To Deliver WMATA Funding Warning to Region’s Leaders 09/08/2017 - http://wamu.org/story/17/09/08/wiedefeld-deliver-wmata-funding-warning-regions-leaders/
182. Say goodbye to Metro’s most troublesome rail cars 06/07/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dr-gridlock/wp/2017/06/07/say-goodbye-to-metros-most-troublesome-rail-cars/?tid=a_inl&utm_term=.a7a13769e58d
183. After SafeTrack, Metro to shift focus to rail cars — the biggest cause of delays 11/30/2016 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/after-safetrack-metro-to-shift-focus-to-railcars--the-biggest-cause-of-delays/2016/11/30/e1f4c574-b669-11e6-a677-b608fbb3aaf6_story.html?tid=a_inl&utm_term=.977202cabcc4
184. Metro to remove all 4000-series cars from service after discovery of crash risk 11/17/2016 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dr-gridlock/wp/2016/11/17/metro-to-remove-all-4000-series-cars-from-service-after-discovery-of-software-glitch/?tid=a_inl&utm_term=.8895a68ec23b
185. For Metro’s original subway cars, the last stop is just ahead 02/27/2016 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/for-metros-original-subway-cars-the-last-stop-is-just-ahead/2016/02/27/88b05d0a-db60-11e5-925f-1d10062cc82d_story.html?tid=a_inl&utm_term=.afa28cd7e316
186. New Metro subway cars signal the end of an era 10/26/2013 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/new-metro-subway-cars-signal-the-end-of-an-era/2013/10/26/ac0c78bc-3d81-11e3-b7ba-503fb5822c3e_story.html?tid=a_inl&utm_term=.803d9eceb567
187. Design flaws slow production of Metro’s high-tech rail cars, affecting service 11/09/2015 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/design-flaws-slow-production-of-metros-high-tech-rail-cars-impacting-service/2015/11/09/a14e3b0c-8660-11e5-9a07-453018f9a0ec_story.html?tid=a_inl&utm_term=.2234e8827bd0
188. Riding along on Metro’s new 7000-series is like Kings Dominion for transit nerds 05/21/2014 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dr-gridlock/wp/2014/05/21/metros-new-7000-series-is-like-kings-dominion-for-transit-nerds/?tid=a_inl&utm_term=.9d2d776debd9
189. METRO CHAIR SAYS AGENCY NEEDS $25 BILLION: Faiz Siddiqui of the Post reports that, in a break with Metro General Manager Paul Wiedefeld, board Chairman Jack Evans says the agency should be pushing for $25 billion over 10 years to cover the system's long-term needs, significantly more than the $15.5 billion the agency chief has requested. (Metro board chairman splits with Wiedefeld, says $15.5 billion request is too conservative) 09/17/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/metro-board-chairman-says-system-needs-more-than-what-was-requested/2017/09/17/0eea0926-9bd5-11e7-8ea1-ed975285475e_story.html?utm_term=.358cfa03274d
190. METRO's LONGTERM MONEY WOE: The Post's Martine Powers and Faiz Siddiqui report that as Metro General Manager Paul J. Wiedefeld rallies the Washington region to provide $15.5 billion in long-term funding, what's lost in the debate is that the money is only enough to cover the agency's most critical capital needs. What's missing is funding for projects and service that aren't deemed safety-critical but are important for system reliability and function - things that impact riders on a daily basis. (Metro says it needs $15.5 billion over 10 years. And that’s just so it doesn’t get worse). 09/16/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/metro-says-it-needs-155-billion-over-10-years-and-thats-just-so-it-doesnt-get-worse/2017/09/16/0d35a7a8-9972-11e7-87fc-c3f7ee4035c9_story.html?utm_term=.06b137ba6434
191. McAULIFFE REACTS TO HOGAN METRO PLAN: Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe said Thursday that Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan's proposal for funding Metro falls short of a long-term fix for the transit agency's financial difficulties, but he left open the possibility that the plan could serve as the basis for an interim solution, Robert McCartney of the Post reports. In a letter to Hogan, McAuliffe joined D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser in faulting the plan because it does not provide for a new tax or other permanent, dedicated revenue source for Metro. (Virginia Gov. McAuliffe faults Hogan’s plan on Metro funding — but is open to a compromise) 09/14/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/virginia-gov-mcauliffe-faults-hogans-plan-on-metro-funding--but-is-open-to-a-compromise/2017/09/14/e6659eee-9895-11e7-82e4-f1076f6d6152_story.html?utm_term=.5549145ded99
192. Defiant Metro board chair facing growing pressure to resign 10/13/2017 - https://wtop.com/tracking-metro-24-7/2017/10/defiant-metro-board-chair-facing-growing-pressure-resign/
193. Metro track fires on the rise over last three months 10/23/2017 - https://wtop.com/tracking-metro-24-7/2017/10/metro-track-fires-rise-last-three-months/slide/1/
194. Single most valuable’ step to fix Metro track issues? Unclog drains, regulators say 08/09/2016 - https://wtop.com/tracking-metro-24-7/2016/08/single-most-valuable-step-to-fix-metro-track-issues-unclog-drains-regulators-say/
195. Many L’Enfant smoke lawsuits dismissed; victim’s family presses on 10/15/2017 - https://wtop.com/tracking-metro-24-7/2017/10/many-lenfant-smoke-lawsuits-settled-family-woman-died-presses/slide/4/
196. Two weeks of feuding between Metro board chair and Maryland end in a whimper 10/26/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/two-weeks-of-feuding-between-metro-board-chair-and-maryland-end-in-a-whimper/2017/10/26/6b520404-ba78-11e7-be94-fabb0f1e9ffb_story.html?utm_term=.ca529d89a9bd
197. HOGAN ATTACKS METRO CHAIRMAN: Faiz Siddiqui and Katherine Shaver of the Post report that, with the Metro board under fire for what many say is dysfunction and perceived parochialism in its ranks, a feud between the jurisdictions comprising it may be its undoing. Gov. Larry Hogan (R) on Wednesday threatened to push for the board to be disbanded if Chairman Jack Evans follows through with a threat to block the transfer of land Maryland needs for its light-rail Purple Line. (Hogan: Md. will push to ‘disband’ Metro board if Evans blocks Purple Line transfer) 10/25/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dr-gridlock/wp/2017/10/25/hogan-md-will-vote-to-disband-metro-board-if-evans-blocks-purple-line-transfer/?utm_term=.f13e1e826df6
198. Rep. Gerry Connolly joins Gov. Hogan in urging ouster of Metro board chair Jack Evans 10/12/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/evans-threatens-to-block-transfer-of-metro-land-needed-for-purple-line-unless-md-backs-board-changes/2017/10/11/535f22aa-aec5-11e7-9e58-e6288544af98_story.html?tid=a_inl&utm_term=.0162d9351ca4
199. Metro board committee threatens to delay land swap needed for Purple Line for more money 10/12/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dr-gridlock/wp/2017/10/12/metro-board-committee-threatens-to-delay-land-swap-needed-for-purple-line-for-more-money/?tid=a_inl&utm_term=.41e0c09484cc
200. Can new group of corporate heavyweights succeed with Metro where others have failed? 10/26/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/can-new-group-of-corporate-heavyweights-succeed-with-metro-where-others-have-failed/2017/10/25/dbb77882-b997-11e7-be94-fabb0f1e9ffb_story.html?utm_term=.fc69adb8b3a8
201. HOGAN PLAN REBUKED OVER METRO PUSH: A last-minute maneuver to push the Metro board to support Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan's funding proposal for the transit agency drew sharp rebukes Thursday, as representatives from the District and Virginia condemned the gesture as "political theater." Martine Powers and Robert McCartney of the Post report that just days after Metro General Manager Paul J. Wiedefeld released his proposed budget for the coming fiscal year - including a request for an additional $136 million to pay for capital projects - the flare-up highlighted the lack of consensus about how the District, Maryland and Virginia should come up with the money. (Metro board resists push to back Maryland Gov. Hogan’s funding proposal) 11/02/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/metro-board-resists-push-to-back-maryland-gov-hogans-funding-proposal/2017/11/02/4f525ace-bff5-11e7-959c-fe2b598d8c00_story.html?utm_term=.0b4a3cc9c893
202. METRO BOARD ACTION COULD DELAY NEEDED PURPLE LINE DEAL: A Metro board committee voted Thursday on an 11th-hour measure that could delay a multimillion-dollar land transfer critical to the construction of Maryland's light-rail Purple Line, writes Martine Powers in the Post. Metro is expected to hand over to Maryland the land rights to properties at New Carrollton, College Park and Silver Spring Metro stations so Purple Line work crews can begin construction. The properties are valued between $24 million and $37 million. (Metro board committee threatens to delay land swap needed for Purple Line for more money) 10/12/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dr-gridlock/wp/2017/10/12/metro-board-committee-threatens-to-delay-land-swap-needed-for-purple-line-for-more-money/?utm_term=.cda666901a73
203. PRESSURE ON METRO BOARD CHAIR: Faiz Siddiqui and Robert McCartney of the Post report that pressure grew on Metro board chairman Jack Evans to resign Thursday after he threatened to exercise a rarely used veto in a struggle between the District and Maryland that critics said exemplifies the parochial disputes hampering the transit agency. Rep. Gerald E. Connolly (D-Va.) joined Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) in calling for Evans to step down. Connolly blamed Evans for inflaming tensions within the region as Metro seeks regionwide support for increased, reliable funding. (Rep. Gerry Connolly joins Gov. Hogan in urging ouster of Metro board chair Jack Evans) 10/12/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/evans-threatens-to-block-transfer-of-metro-land-needed-for-purple-line-unless-md-backs-board-changes/2017/10/11/535f22aa-aec5-11e7-9e58-e6288544af98_story.html?utm_term=.959dfbbd8ca0
204. METRO BILL: Ryan Marshall of the Frederick News-Post reports that Maryland would pay about $64 million more than it did for the current fiscal year under the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's proposed budget, which will not include any fare increases or cuts to service, but also will not include measures such as extending all trains out to the end of the Red Line at Shady Grove. (Proposed Metro budget would cost Maryland more 10/31/2017) - https://www.fredericknewspost.com/news/politics_and_government/levels_of_government/state/proposed-metro-budget-would-cost-maryland-more/article_78f99f53-b429-5433-b8b2-7e4f8cdb9e31.html
205. Metro budget sees no fare hikes, service cuts through mid-2019, but seeks more from governments 10/30/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/metro-budget-sees-no-fare-hikes-service-cuts-through-mid-2019-but-seeks-more-from-governments/2017/10/29/cfa6c28a-bb2e-11e7-be94-fabb0f1e9ffb_story.html?utm_term=.a9ef02695887
206. Local leaders worry where to get the money to fund Metro budget proposal 10/30/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/local-leaders-worry-where-to-get-the-money-to-fund-metro-budget-proposal/2017/10/30/79a92436-bd90-11e7-97d9-bdab5a0ab381_story.html?utm_term=.1786fdf6ddb8
207. Metro GM proposes no fare increases or service cuts for riders 10/30/2017 - https://www.wmata.com/about/news/10-26-17-Metro-GM-proposes-no-fare-increases-or-service-cuts.cfm
208. DC PROPOSES JOINT SALES TAX HIKE FOR METRO: D.C.'s sales tax would increase nearly a penny per dollar to fund Metro under a proposal unveiled in the D.C. Council on Tuesday. But the 0.75% tax increase would not take effect unless Maryland and Virginia enacted identical sale tax increases to support the struggling transit system, an unlikely prospect in the current political environment, Faiz Siddiqui reports in the Post. (D.C. Council bill would raise sales tax by 0.75 percent to pay for Metro) 11/07/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dr-gridlock/wp/2017/11/07/d-c-council-bill-would-raise-sales-tax-by-0-75-percent-to-pay-for-metro/?utm_term=.31a2a3831f8e
209. Metro: We’re getting better, give us another chance 11/16/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/metro-were-getting-better-give-us-another-chance/2017/11/16/01d8e99e-cafd-11e7-8321-481fd63f174d_story.html?utm_term=.c0eff0df0b94
210. DC's SmarTrip® cards will not permit negative balances, effective January 8, 2018 11/24/2017 - https://www.wmata.com/about/news/112017-SmarTrip-cards-will-not-permit-negative-balances.cfm
211. Metro announces expansion of SelectPass, the monthly unlimited pass for Metrorail 11/24/2017 - https://www.wmata.com/about/news/112017-Metro-Announces-Expansion-of-monthly-SelectPass.cfm
212. LEGISLATIVE FIX FOR METRO: It seems everyone has a plan to fix Metro. Up next, liberals and labor unions. Reps. Anthony G. Brown and Jamie B. Raskin, both Maryland Democrats, plan to unveil legislation today to redirect federal transit funds to allow Metro to avoid cutting service or raising fares. The bill, drafted in coordination with Amalgamated Transit Union Local 689, also calls on Metro to adopt a set of labor-backed initiatives such as a pilot program offering flat fares. (Maryland congressmen Brown and Raskin propose union-backed plan for Metro) 11/28/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/maryland-reps-brown-and-raskin-propose-union-backed-plan-for-metro/2017/11/27/f3638498-d3c9-11e7-95bf-df7c19270879_story.html?utm_term=.a3a432ed5d53
213. Montgomery Co. council president: Metro needs dedicated funding 11/27/2017 - https://wtop.com/tracking-metro-24-7/2017/11/montgomery-co-council-president-metro-needs-dedicated-funding/
214. Maryland congressmen Brown and Raskin propose union-backed plan for Metro 11/28/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/maryland-reps-brown-and-raskin-propose-union-backed-plan-for-metro/2017/11/27/f3638498-d3c9-11e7-95bf-df7c19270879_story.html?utm_term=.640fec052488
215. METRO EYES UBER EFFECT: Metro has hired a consultant to build ridership models that take into account the impact of ride-hailing services Uber and Lyft as part of the transit agency's effort to determine where its riders have gone and how to win them back, Faiz Siddiqui of the Post reports. Uber and Lyft have billed themselves as complements to transit, but in Metro's case, gains by the apps have coincided with service declines that have sent tens of thousands of commuters seeking more reliable alternatives. (Are Uber and Lyft cutting into Metro’s ridership?) 12/03/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/are-uber-and-lyft-cutting-into-metros-ridership/2017/12/03/99af8676-d54b-11e7-95bf-df7c19270879_story.html?utm_term=.56719135e8eb
216. Officials Still Can’t Agree On How To Fund Metro — A Sales Tax Might Be The Reason Why 12/11/2017 - https://wamu.org/story/17/12/11/officials-still-cant-agree-fund-metro-sales-tax-might-reason/
217. With two weeks of private bus shuttles, Metro dips a toe into outsourcing 12/09/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/with-two-weeks-of-private-bus-shuttles-metro-dips-a-toe-into-outsourcing/2017/12/09/b0d1668a-d5f0-11e7-95bf-df7c19270879_story.html?utm_term=.f8cdb2c46508
218. Amid fare crackdown, Metro to do away with negative balances on SmarTrip cards 11/24/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dr-gridlock/wp/2017/11/24/amid-fare-crackdown-metro-to-do-away-with-negative-balances-on-smartrip-cards/?utm_term=.f9acf91a65ff
219. Metro’s SelectPass just got much more useful for suburban commuters 08/22/2016 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dr-gridlock/wp/2016/08/22/metros-selectpass-just-got-much-more-useful-for-suburban-commuters/?tid=a_inl&utm_term=.178f63df357e
220. Gov. Terry McAuliffe proposes higher taxes in Northern Virginia to support Metro 12/18/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/mcauliffe-proposes-higher-taxes-in-northern-virginia-to-support-metro/2017/12/17/b65003c6-e1d7-11e7-bbd0-9dfb2e37492a_story.html?tid=pm_local_pop&utm_term=.b44fcd879b9a
221. McAuliffe says Virginia has done its part to fix Metro and needs Maryland and D.C. to step up 12/05/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/mcauliffe-says-virginia-has-done-its-part-to-fix-metro-and-needs-maryland-and-dc-to-step-up/2017/12/05/fee6cf94-d9de-11e7-b1a8-62589434a581_story.html?tid=a_inl&utm_term=.ff00666b011c
222. A second Metro station for Rosslyn? 12/13/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dr-gridlock/wp/2017/12/13/a-second-metro-station-for-rosslyn/?utm_term=.d13e4045d815
223. Are Uber and Lyft cutting into Metro’s ridership? 12/03/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/are-uber-and-lyft-cutting-into-metros-ridership/2017/12/03/99af8676-d54b-11e7-95bf-df7c19270879_story.html?utm_term=.017f9a7e9d93
224. Could this study explain why Metro is losing riders to Uber and Lyft? 10/11/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dr-gridlock/wp/2017/10/11/could-this-study-explain-why-metro-is-losing-riders-to-uber-and-lyft/?tid=a_inl&utm_term=.b0c5ef24f48f
225. Teleworking may mean Metro’s lackluster ridership numbers are here to stay 10/10/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/teleworking-may-mean-metros-lackluster-ridership-numbers-are-here-to-stay/2017/10/10/364b8e3c-add1-11e7-9e58-e6288544af98_story.html?utm_term=.6902cefc25b2
226. We’re crowdsourcing Metro riders’ on-time performance. Will you participate? 12/04/2017 - https://ggwash.org/view/65504/we-are-crowdsourcing-metro-riders-on-time-performance-will-you-participate
227. DC considers plan to replace streetcar fleet, still has no plans to make riders pay 02/26/2018 - https://wtop.com/dc/2018/02/dc-considers-scrapping-current-crop-streetcars-still-no-plans-make-riders-pay/
228. Breakthrough in Maryland on DC's Metro funding, as Hogan and legislature come together 03/02/2018 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/breakthrough-in-maryland-on-metro-funding-as-hogan-and-legislature-come-together/2018/03/02/ef1c5e7a-1e36-11e8-ae5a-16e60e4605f3_story.html?utm_term=.a7ec792853e2
229. FTA finds tracks in ‘black condition’ but DC Metro routinely reclassifies them, keeping them in service 03/03/2018 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/fta-finds-tracks-in-black-condition-but-metro-routinely-reclassifies-them-keeping-them-in-service/2018/03/03/55914afe-1ca6-11e8-ae5a-16e60e4605f3_story.html?utm_term=.2d4382ddfcd7
230. The untold story of DC Metro’s 29-hour emergency shutdown 03/18/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/the-untold-story-of-metros-29-hour-emergency-shutdown/2017/03/18/9bf38826-0a56-11e7-b77c-0047d15a24e0_story.html?utm_term=.1f45dd9f8c62
231. Metro is hawking swag when what people really want is a safe, reliable commute 03/06/2018 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/tripping/wp/2018/03/06/metro-is-hawking-swag-when-what-people-really-want-is-a-safe-reliable-commute/?utm_term=.73aaccd46d8b
232. DC (WMATA) subway system live train movement map 04/05/2018 - https://gis.wmata.com/metrotrain/index.html
Check out the DC (WMATA) subway system live train movement map that shows a real-time graphic representation of the various subway train lines moving from station to station. Since Baltimore will now have more transit funding, hopefully we’ll get something like this for our subway & light rail system in the near future.
233. Metro moves to become mobile ready, announces plans to offer new app, mobile fare payment options beginning next year 04/10/2018 - https://www.wmata.com/about/news/mobile-ready.cfm
234. WMATA moves toward mobile payment option 04/12/2018 - http://www.thetransitwire.com/2018/04/12/wmata-moves-toward-mobile-payment-option/?utm_source=The+Transit+Wire+Email+Sub+List+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=fea16d2fc1-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_term=0_0387b53cee-fea16d2fc1-132527825&mc_cid=fea16d2fc1&mc_eid=c1f782ba3c
235. Check out the DC (WMATA) subway system live train movement map that shows a graphic representation of the various subway train lines moving from station to station. Since Baltimore will now have more transit funding, hopefully we’ll get something like this for our subway & light rail system in the near future.
https://gis.wmata.com/metrotrain/index.html
236. DC: Metro Trolley Trestles in Montgomery County Found to be Compromised 04/16/2018 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12408043/metro-trolley-trestles-in-montgomery-county-found-to-be-compromised-national-park-service-to-close-trail-immediately?utm_source=MASS+Transit+Security+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS180426002&rdx.ident%5Bpull%5D=omeda%7C1662C5131745J6F
237. DC considers adding bus lane cameras on top of speed, red light photo tickets 04/25/2018 - https://wtop.com/dc-transit/2018/04/dc-considers-adding-bus-lane-cameras-top-speed-red-light-photo-tickets/
238. Bus lane coming to 16th Street in Northwest D.C. 02/04/2016 - https://wtop.com/dc-transit/2016/02/bus-lane-coming-16th-street-northwest-d-c/
239. Here’s what Metro bills are on the table in Maryland 02/28/2018 - https://ggwash.org/view/66665/heres-what-metro-bills-are-on-the-table-in-Maryland
240. Bus drivers, allies make a case for putting D.C. Circulator under city control 05/14/2018 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/bus-drivers-and-their-supporters-make-a-case-for-the-municipalization-of-the-dc-circulator/2018/05/13/39f3432a-4fb3-11e8-af46-b1d6dc0d9bfe_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.0b2243dede5b
241. D.C. Circulator will get new buses, streamline routes as part of plan to improve service 01/01/2018 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/dc-circulator-will-get-new-buses-and-routes-part-of-plan-to-improve-service/2018/01/01/e6d90784-e675-11e7-a65d-1ac0fd7f097e_story.html?utm_term=.bb2ca6e0b712
242. More routes, and a fare hike, coming for D.C. Circulator 09/23/2014 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dr-gridlock/wp/2014/09/23/more-routes-and-a-fare-hike-coming-for-d-c-circulator/?utm_term=.3bdb45f19f49
243. Frequent bus breakdowns take toll on D.C. Circulator service 07/21/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/frequent-bus-breakdowns-take-toll-on-dc-circulator-service/2017/07/21/99d0fe04-6d55-11e7-9c15-177740635e83_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.67d6a38b684c
244. Multiple critical safety defects found on D.C. Circulator buses, audit says 04/08/2016 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dr-gridlock/wp/2016/04/08/multiple-critical-safety-defects-found-on-d-c-circulator-buses-audit-says/?utm_term=.44e57fc37618
245. DC WMATA's quarterly Vital Signs reports for July to Sept 2017 - https://www.wmata.com/about/records/scorecard/upload/Vital-Signs_Q1-FY2018.pdf
246. With ridership falling, Metro will spend $2.2 million to study bus business model 07/06/2018 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dr-gridlock/wp/2018/07/06/with-ridership-falling-metro-will-spend-2-2-million-to-study-bus-business-model/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.39f1789a3a29
247. DC Red Line shutdown will show the greatness of dedicated bus lanes 07/20/2018 - https://mobilitylab.org/2018/07/20/red-line-shutdown-is-a-great-test-of-dedicated-bus-lanes/
248. Metro union’s strike vote was two years in the making 07/16/2018 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/metro-unions-strike-vote-was-two-years-in-the-making/2018/07/16/dc3f2b80-8901-11e8-85ae-511bc1146b0b_story.html?utm_term=.1cdb29fddac9
249. Takeaways from the first days of DC Metro’s 6-week Red Line shutdown 07/26/2018 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dr-gridlock/wp/2018/07/26/takeaways-from-the-first-days-of-metros-6-week-red-line-shutdown/?utm_term=.c8b96dd3ca6c
250. METRO RIDERSHIP SOLUTION 10/03/2018 - Metro's leaders have said publicly that they have no clear solution to the system's ridership decline, but an internal document dated May of this year shows otherwise;it lays out a detailed plan for increasing riders on the nation's second-busiest subway, Faiz Siddiqui reports in the Post. According to the internal "ridership action plan," the agency needs to: launch all-day peak service, extend Yellow Line service to Greenbelt, run all eight-car trains and overhaul the Metrobus system, among other things. https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/metro-says-it-doesnt-know-what-to-do-about-its-falling-ridership-an-internal-report-lays-out-exactly-what-to-do/2018/10/03/d8771d2e-c721-11e8-b2b5-79270f9cce17_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.4c0d053a2dc2
251. Amazon could boost Metro ridership, but that’s not a done deal 11/13/2018 - https://mobilitylab.org/2018/11/13/amazon-could-boost-metro-ridership-but-thats-not-a-done-deal/
252. Capital Region Blueprint for Regional Mobility 11/2018 - http://www.greaterwashingtonpartnership.com/blueprint/?fbclid=IwAR2_HOuad0b840TyfJU1N_uO3jirZ1wHomrHrHontUoWTzonHWz1jDq8LGU
253. Metro funding standoff: Maryland and Virginia oppose plan for more service to win back riders 12/12/2018 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/metro-funding-standoff-maryland-and-virginia-oppose-plan-for-more-service-to-win-back-riders/2018/12/11/fdf4141c-fd8b-11e8-862a-b6a6f3ce8199_story.html?utm_term=.ba02f7bdab3b
254. Metro budget proposal includes more service to win back riders 10/29/2018 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/metro-budget-proposal-includes-more-service-to-win-back-riders/2018/10/29/6a2eedba-db8f-11e8-85df-7a6b4d25cfbb_story.html?utm_term=.9c2eb3d07d8b
255. Metro board debates cost of beefed-up service everyone wants 11/01/2018 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/metro-board-debates-cost-of-beefed-up-service-everyone-wants/2018/11/01/0fa57db4-de00-11e8-b3f0-62607289efee_story.html?utm_term=.117da19b0121
256. D.C. Council decriminalizes Metro fare evasion: ‘I’m sad that’s Metro’s losing money, but I’m more sad about what’s happening to black people.’ 12/04/2018 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/transportation/2018/12/05/dc-council-decriminalizes-metro-fare-evasion-giving-its-final-approval-contested-measure/?utm_term=.e6dea89e27fb
257. Here’s why some lawmakers are pushing back against fare evasion crackdowns 11/12/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/heres-why-some-lawmakers-are-pushing-back-against-fare-evasion-crackdowns/2017/11/12/ca611e06-c308-11e7-afe9-4f60b5a6c4a0_story.html?utm_term=.dd9a308cb2fb
258. Why Metro’s crackdown on fare evasion isn’t just about the money 09/13/2017 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dr-gridlock/wp/2017/09/13/why-metros-crackdown-on-fare-evasion-isnt-just-about-the-money/?utm_term=.2e7430a8a62e
259. Metro board defers vote on late-night service, advances peak fares for special events and expanded rush-hour service 12/13/2018 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/metro-board-defers-vote-on-late-night-service-advances-peak-fares-for-special-events-and-expanded-rush-hour-service/2018/12/13/02bc51e0-ff0c-11e8-862a-b6a6f3ce8199_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.0ec559966dbf
260. DC Metro board wants future ethics investigations to be made public, unlike in Evans probe 09/12/2019 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/metro-board-wants-future-ethics-investigations-to-be-made-public-unlike-in-evans-probe/2019/09/12/1c1be52c-d4d8-11e9-9343-40db57cf6abd_story.html
261. D.C. Streetcar could be expanded two miles eastward, across the Anacostia River 09/09/2019 - https://dc.curbed.com/2019/9/9/20857454/dc-streetcar-h-street-benning-road-expansion
262. D.C. Streetcar history: A timeline from 1862 to 2016 09/21/2017 - https://dc.curbed.com/2017/9/21/16342496/streetcar-dc-washington-history
263. Capital Streetcars: A Joyride Through D.C.’s Transit History 09/11/2015 - https://wamu.org/story/15/09/11/capital_streetcars_a_joyride_through_dcs_transit_history/
264. Driven to fail: Here’s the story of the demise of the District’s streetcars 03/28/2015 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/driven-to-fail-heres-the-story-of-the-demise-of-the-districts-streetcars/2015/03/28/4d822bb6-d48e-11e4-a62f-ee745911a4ff_story.html
265. The Demise of DC's Streetcars 01/28/2014 - https://blogs.weta.org/boundarystones/2014/01/28/demise-dcs-streetcars
266. Long-abandoned trolley tunnels just a mile away from the White House are turning into an art space https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/dupont-underground
267. A TRANSPORTATION VISION, STRATEGY, AND ACTION PLAN FOR THE NATION'S CAPITAL 03/1997 - http://www.dcstreetcar.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DC_TransportationVision_1997.pdf
268. A history of streetcar planning in the District 05/04/2015 - https://ggwash.org/view/37880/a-history-of-streetcar-planning-in-the-district
269. D.C. Streetcar Debuts to Mixed Reactions 02/29/2016 - https://nextcity.org/daily/entry/dc-streetcar-starts-service-response
270. Bowser renews push for DC Metro to restore late-night hours 09/26/2019 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/transportation/2019/09/26/dc-mayor-bowser-renews-push-metro-restore-late-night-hours/
271. DC Streetcar to Georgetown is dead 01/22/2020 - https://wtop.com/dc-transit/2020/01/dc-streetcar-to-georgetown-is-dead/
272. Why the DC streetcar from Union Station to Georgetown died (mostly) 01/23/2020 - https://ggwash.org/view/75782/why-the-union-station-to-georgetown-streetcar-died
273. DC considers plan to replace streetcar fleet, still has no plans to make riders pay 02/26/2018 - https://wtop.com/dc/2018/02/dc-considers-scrapping-current-crop-streetcars-still-no-plans-make-riders-pay/
274. Officials look at new ways to power DC streetcars 05/24/2016 - https://wtop.com/dc/2016/05/officials-look-at-new-ways-to-power-d-c-streetcars/
275. DC Streetcar extensions are 'a high priority’ for budget 05/04/2017 - https://wtop.com/dc-transit/2017/05/streetcar-extensions-priority-budget/
276. Planners eye extension of streetcar line to connect Union Station to Georgetown 05/18/2016 - https://wtop.com/dc/2016/05/planners-eye-extension-streetcar-line-connect-union-station-georgetown/
277. D.C. streetcar system can learn from Atlanta's mistakes 03/04/2016 - https://wtop.com/dc/2016/03/d-c-streetcar-system-can-learn-atlantas-mistakes/
278. Future of D.C. streetcar remains in limbo 03/09/2015 - https://wtop.com/dc/2015/03/future-of-d-c-streetcar-remains-in-limbo/
279. ‘Chaotic mess’ slows region’s ambitious plans to expand bus service 03/09/2020 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/chaotic-mess-slows-regions-ambitious-plans-to-expand-bus-service/2020/03/08/a822db48-5ff7-11ea-b014-4fafa866bb81_story.html
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