Amtrak train cars derail in tunnel near Union Station
D.C. fire officials said the incident was minor and that there were no reported injuries. The derailment disrupted Amtrak service.
By Michael Laris and Heidi Pérez-MorenoNew tunnel, Georgetown station among Metro’s expansion proposals
The transit agency is considering six options to alleviate projected crowding and capacity limits that are expected to plague the Blue, Orange and Silver lines.
By Justin GeorgeAfter crash that killed three, D.C. bill targets dangerous drivers
A proposal before the D.C. Council aims to give more enforcement power to city agencies to target repeat offenders, including drivers who accumulate fines for speeding and reckless driving.
By Luz LazoHere’s how to get around D.C. during Fourth of July celebrations
Navigating the nation’s capital could become an ordeal Tuesday, when several road closures, transit changes and events will take place for Fourth of July celebrations.
By Heidi Pérez-Moreno and Hanna ZakharenkoBus rapid transit project in Alexandria is part of regional expansion
The Alexandria project is part of a national rise in bus rapid transit (BRT) systems stemming from their relatively inexpensive costs and an influx of federal money.
By Heidi Pérez-MorenoNew leader joins D.C. region’s planning council at moment of uncertainty
Clark Mercer was appointed as executive director of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments this spring and immediately faces challenges.
By Ian DuncanGroup sues Metro over rejection of anti-animal testing ads
The White Coat Waste Project is also calling for a judge to rule that Metro’s advertising policy is unconstitutional.
By Justin GeorgeMotorcade snarls traffic after closure of Beltway’s inner loop
Delays on the Beltway's inner loop extended for miles during the Tuesday evening commute as authorities closed the highway in Fairfax County.
By Washington Post StaffOverheated power cable blamed for D.C.-area flight delays
The problems came after airlines and regulators spent months preparing for an onslaught of summer travelers.
By Lori Aratani and Ian DuncanMetro to use federal grant for electric buses, garage conversion
The $104 million grant will pay for 100 buses and a technological conversion of the Cinder Bed garage in Virginia to house them.
By Justin GeorgeD.C. to begin sending targeted messages to high-risk drivers
The pilot program, led by the city’s Department of Transportation and The Lab @ D.C., will send mailers and text messages to drivers with previous citations and traffic violations.
By Heidi Pérez-MorenoMetro pledges to do its part while seeking help from regional leaders
A $750 million funding gap starting next summer can't be closed without help from regional leaders, even if fares are raised or work is privatized, Metro board members said.
By Justin GeorgeMetro: Massive funding increase needed to avoid ‘catastrophic’ cuts
The transit agency is facing a $750 million operating budget deficit in the 2025 fiscal year because of telework’s effects on commuting.
By Justin George and Ovetta WigginsService on part of Metro’s Red Line suspended after person struck by train
Metro suspended train service along part of the Red Line during the Tuesday evening commute after a person was struck by a train north of the Rhode Island Avenue station.
By Washington Post StaffGrowth in e-bikes, D.C. tourism help to fuel Bikeshare ridership record
Capital Bikeshare has experienced a ridership rise in recent months, topping a record in May that had stood for nearly five years.
By Heidi Pérez-MorenoBus crashes into building in downtown Baltimore, injuring 15
A Maryland Transit Authority bus collided with two vehicles and crashed into a building, police said.
By Heidi Pérez-Moreno and Justin Wm. MoyerAs crime rises, fare evasion enforcement signals a desire for civil order
A rise in transit crime is prompting elected leaders to consider rolling back criminal justice changes that were passed in recent years.
By Justin George and Heidi Pérez-MorenoEnvironmental groups ask judge to reverse Maryland toll lane approvals
It’s the latest challenge to former governor Larry Hogan’s (R) plan to ease some of the nation’s worst road congestion.
By Erin Cox and Michael LarisWes Moore relaunches Baltimore’s Red Line, but big questions remain
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore plans to revive the east-way transit line canceled by his predecessor eight years ago, but whether it will be a light rail or a rapid bus system remains unclear.
By Erin Cox and Michael LarisSenate deal would add four long-distance flights to National Airport
The deal represents an important bipartisan endorsement by key senators as part of a broader aviation bill Congress needs to pass by the fall.
By Ian Duncan and Lori Aratani