Commuter News Archives

Commuter News links generally remain on the Current News page for about two weeks, and then are moved to the archives. Therefore, the archive for the current month usually will not begin to show listings until mid-month.

January 2012

Metro track work for weekend of Feb. 3-5 January 30, 2012, WMATA

Metro track work planner for January 30 through February 2 January 27, 2012, WMATA

Metro track work for weekend of Jan. 27-29 January 23, 2012, WMATA

More wheelchair-accessible taxicabs are coming to D.C. John Hendel, January 25, 2012, TBD

Effects of Metrorail hikes differ among riders Robert Thomson, January 20, 2012, Washington Post

Bikeshare stations could bloom Kytja Weir, January 21, 2011, Examiner

Metro to begin replacing Dupont Circle escalators January 24, 2012, WUSA 9

Montgomery council endorses buses for I-270 corridor Katherine Shaver, January 24, 2012, Washington Post

Alexandria approves waterfront plan Michael Pope, January 23, 2012, WAMU

D.C. provider of MetroAccess service pulls out Kytja Weir, January 21, 2012, Examiner

Fairfax students to wear pedometers, track eating habits Lisa Gartner, January 21, 2012, Examiner

VRE scores record on-time service in 2011 Kytja Weir, January 22, 2012, Examiner

Bicycle commuting catching on with employers across region Liz Essley, January 21, 2012, Examiner

Nearly 80 properties could be displaced by Purple Line project Nesa Nourmohammadi, January 20, 2012, Gazette.Net

For $20M rail-car job, VRE board recommends Tokyo-based company Jeremy Borden, January 20, 2012, Washington Post

Texting while driving could become a primary offense in Va. January 21, 2012, WTOP

Two D.C. Metro employees charged with stealing thousands in fares Dana Hedgpeth, January 19, 2012, Washington Post

Committee picks bus over light rail for transitway Matt Bush, January 20, 2012, WAMU

I-270 shoulder may be used to ease congestion January 19, 2012, WTOP

Lotto tickets bought with bags of coins lead to bust in massive Metro theft Kytja Weir, January 19, 2012, Examiner

Board weighs eliminating Metro stop at Dulles Liz Essley, January 18, 2012, Examiner

Weekend work on all Metrorail lines Robert Thomson, January 19, 2012, Washington Post

VRE experiences record year in 2011 Scott Shenk, January 19, 2012, fredericksburg.com

Metro eyes monthly unlimited-use pass Luke Rosiak, January 19, 2012, Washington Times

Pedestrian nearly killed by car battles back Theresa Vargas, January 19, 2012, Washington Post

Metro may install shields on buses to keep drivers safe Dana Hedgpeth, January 18, 2012, Washington Post

D.C. wants modern, inclusive taxicabs in the year to come John Hendel, January 18, 2012, TBD On Foot

Carpool lanes to expand in parts of Virginia Adam Tuss, January 19, 2012, WTOP

Metro planning to add 'small number' of cameras to rail cars Kytja Weir, January 18, 2012, Examiner

Proposal would scrap Metro stop on Dulles property January 18, 2012, WUSA 9

Metro track work planner for week of January 23-27 January 19, 2012, WMATA

O'Malley looking for ways to raise transportation revenue Hayley Peterson, January 18, 2012, Examiner

Metro delays expected through Friday Jonathan Wilson, January 17, 2012, WAMU

Injuries of pedestrians wearing headphones soar Alan Blinder, January 16, 2012, Examiner

8-year-old pedestrian killed by out-of-control car in Alexandria Gail Pennybacker, January 15, 2012, ABC 7

4 dollar gas predicted by spring Jessica Doyle, January 17, 2012, WUSA9

Metro riders stuck with shorter, packed trains Kytja Weir, January 15, 2012, Examiner

Licensed cabbies say illegal taxis steal their livelihood Liz Essley, January 15, 2012, Examiner

Transit changes for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Mark Berman, January 15, 2012, Washington Post

Study: Green Line corridor to power D.C. economy Alan Blinder, January 12, 2012, Examiner

N. Va. loses its clout in state Senate Laura Vozzella and Anita Kumar, January 14, 2012, Washington Post

Silver Spring Transit Center doesn't meet safety standards Rachel Baye, January 14, 2012, Examiner

Arlington retains voice at Metro January 14, 2012, Arlington, Virginia

Bike sharing: my gateway drug Bill Walsh, January 13, 2012, In the Bike Lane via WashCycle

Officials pleased with Metro safety improvements Ben Nuckols, January 14, 2012, WTOP

Metro track work planned for week of January 17-20 January 13, 2012, WMATA

Metro service for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 13, 2012, WMATA

Metro board wants to keep options open for raising revenue Dana Hedgpeth, January 12, 2012, Washington Post

Vincent Gray, Va. Gov. Robert McDonnell, Md. Gov. Martin O'Malley to discuss Metro issues January 13, 2012, ABC 7

2 Arrested for gang rape of woman near Greenbelt Metro January 12, 2012, myfoxdc.com

Metro riders could face even higher fares or service cuts than proposed Kytja Weir, January 11, 2012, Examiner

Cabbies say fare hikes fall short Liz Essley, January 11, 2012, Examiner

Metro General Manager recommends budget that continues path of improvement January 12, 2012, WMATA

Rosslyn and Arlington Cemetery Metro stations will be closed weekend of Feb. 3-5 January 12, 2012, WMATA

No more free parking in DC for people with disabilities Matt Ackland, January 10, 2012, myfoxdc.com

Metro plans to hire 1,000 new workers as it considers fare hikes Dana Hedgpeth and Ovetta Wiggins, January 10, 2012, Washington Post

Metrobus cameras capture shocking collisions, near-misses Adam Tuss, January 11, 2012, WTOP

Metro wants to cut bike locker fee 40% January 10, 2012, WashCycle

Beltway express lanes will change your commute Adam Tuss, January 9, 2012, WTOP

Metro's peak-of-the-peak didn't change behavior Robert Thomson, January 9, 2012, Washington Post

Metro proposes 5% fare increase Dana Hedgpeth, January 9, 2012, Washington Post

Experts: Suicide by subway an international problem that can be fought Kytja Weir, January 8, 2012, Examiner

Metro replaces hundreds of brake pieces on rail cars after two failures Kytja Weir, January 9, 2012, Examiner

Screens show real-time transit schedules Emily Friedman, January 9, 2012, WAMU

Metro riders drop their pants Dana Hedgpeth, January 8, 2012, Washington Post

Metro suicide toll mounts amid slowed prevention program Kytja Weir, January 8, 2012, Examiner

Northern Virginia leaders oppose 'devolution' Jonathan Wilson, January 7, 2012, WAMU

VRE drops plans to add WiFi to trains January 8, 2012, WTOP

Transportation coalition calls for more MARC service C. Benjamin Ford, January 6, 2012, Gazette.Net

The recession squeeze on buses and trains Eleanor Randolph, January 9, 2012, New York Times

Walking survey results released Katie Pyzyk, January 9, 2012, ARLnow

Major track work planned over three-day MLK holiday weekend January 9, 2012, WMATA

DDOT to implement reserved parking meters for disabled January 9, 2012, DDOT

How to rent a bike without a credit card, DC edition Felix Salmon, January 6, 2012, Reuters, via WashCycle

Fairfax County loses a seat on Metro board Dana Hedgpeth and Anita Kumar, January 6, 2012, Washington Post

Brake part falls from another Metro train Dana Hedgpeth, January 6, 2012, Washington Post

Metro to inspect 464 rail cars after Friday malfunction Adam Tuss, January 6, 2011, WTOP

Questions about traffic studies reliability Lydia DePillis, January 4, 2012, City Paper

Arlington Launches 'Car-Free Diet Show' January 5, 2012, ARLnow

Prince William residents turn wary eye to HOT lanes Jonathan Wilson, January 2, 2012, WAMU News

Blue Line trains delayed after person struck by train Mark Berman, January 6, 2012, Washington Post

Beltway HOT lanes getting a name change Adam Tuss, January 5, 2012, WTOP

Governor OKs Dulles rail funds Kali Schumitz, January 6, 2012, Fairfax Times

Metro riders seeing changes in benefits system Robert Thomson, January 3, 2012, Washington Post

WABA looking for interns January 4, 2012, WABA

Man hit by train at Metro Center January 5, 2012, ABC 7

DC motorists ticketed after paying by phone January 4, 2012, myfoxdc.com

Metro track work scheduled for weekend of January 6-8 on Red, Blue, Orange and Green lines January 4, 2012, WMATA

L Street cycletrack coming this spring January 5, 2012, WashCycle

Park my ride: Site lists hidden parking spots for rent Meera Pal, January 4, 2012, WTOP

Cracked rails from fast chill cause widespread delays on DC Metro system Dana Hedgpeth, January 4, 2012, Washington Post

Gas prices could be heading for record highs Megan McGrath, January 5, 2012, NBC Washington

Montgomery County studying hiker/biker trail to Clarksburg schools Susan Singer-Bart, January 5, 2012, Gazette.Net

Gas prices could increase due to an expired subsidy Greta Kreuz, January 3, 2012, ABC 7

Officials propose ride sharing for military employees Liz Essley, January 3, 2012, Examiner

Metro, union gearing up for tense contract negotiations Kytja Weir, January 3, 2012, Examiner

Study shows preschoolers spend too much time on sedentary activities Nanci Hellmich, January 4, 2012, USA Today

Cracked rail causing Metro delays January 4, 2012, NBC Washington

Drivers to State Dept. get incentive to pedal Emily Heil, January 4, 2012, Washington Post

Metro: Station closings, track work, fare hikes on tap in 2012 Kytja Weir, January 2, 2012, Examiner

New year brings changes for Metro's SmarTrip users Kytja Weir, January 2, 2012, Examiner

Last workers move to Mark Center January 3, 2011, WUSA9