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Metro raises rider awareness during National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month and Metro aims to raise riders' awareness of the Metro Transit Police telephone number so that riders know how to contact the police department.

September 1, 2010, WMATA

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Metrorail to stay open an extra hour for Sept. 6 college football game

Metrorail will stay open an additional hour on Monday, Sept. 6, to accommodate the large crowds expected to attend the Virginia Tech and Boise State University football game at FedEx Field at the request of the organizers who have paid Metro in advance to keep Metrorail open for an extra hour.

September 1, 2010, WMATA

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Metro sets September weekend track maintenance schedule

Work planned on all rail lines to maintain state of good repair

August 31, 2010, WMATA

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Metro: Federal recommendations could cost $935M

The pricetag for complying with federal recommendations made after last year's fatal Red Line crash could be at least $935 million, Metro says.

September 1, 2010, WTOP

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Mosquito noise device at Gallery Place aims to annoy potential troublemakers

The Mosquito, as the $1,000 device is called, hung outside the Chinatown entrance to the Gallery Place Metro station Tuesday, annoying its intended targets and then some.

By Theresa Vargas, September 1, 2010, Washington Post

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Metro e-Alert users spammed

Some subscribers to Metro's e-Alert notification system have received spam e-mails instead of service reports from Metro since Sunday, but Metro said on Monday it has resolved the problem.

By Ann Scott Tyson, August 31, 2010, Washington Post

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Software issues delay Metro SmarTrip discount

"Additional programming changes are being required to implement the reduction of the cost of a SmarTrip card," a recent Metro press release states.

By Adam Tuss, August 31, 2010, WTOP

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Metro plans Sept. maintenance

The Red Line work that will close five Metrorail stations this weekend is the largest maintenance project the system has on the near horizon.

By Michael Bolden, August 31, 2010, Washington Post

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Call Metro to find out when next train will arrive

People can call Metro's customer information number (202-637-7000) and say "Next Train" followed by the station name to find out when trains will arrive within the next 20 minutes.

August 31, 2010, WTOP

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Police investigating attack at Brookland Metro Station

Metro says surveillance cameras may help them identify the troublemakers who apparently harassed another rider right before jumping the Catholic University student.

By Bob Barnard, August 30, 2010, myfoxdc.com

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Teen arrested in fight stopped by Guardian Angels on Green Line train

The Guardian Angels stopped three youths involved in a fight on an inbound Green Line train Friday night and turned them over to Metro Transit Police when the train arrived at L'Enfant Plaza Station, according to Metro and one of the Guardian Angels.

By Ann Scott Tyson, August 31, 2010, Washington Post

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Metro seeks public input on bus service

Metro is holding five public meetings between Aug. 31 and Sept. 23 as part of an in-depth study to improve service along four lines.

By Cheryl Chumley, August 29, 2010, insidenova.com

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Metro changes: New fare hikes, no more negative card balances

Metro officials implemented the second and final round of planned "peak of the-peak" fare increases Monday, raising the charge for morning commuters by 20 cents per ride between 7:30 and 9 a.m. on weekdays, called "the peak of the peak."

By Markham Heid, August 29, 2010, Examiner

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How to navigate the new peak Metrorail fares

The "peak-of-the-peak" 20-cent surcharge for morning travelers on Metro is scheduled to take effect Monday. It will affect train trips taken between 7:30 and 9 a.m. weekdays.

August 29, 2010, Washington Post

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Red Line Metro stations to close for maintenance work over Labor Day weekend

Metro is taking advantage of expected low ridership during the Labor Day weekend to close five Red Line stations for one of the biggest maintenance projects in the history of the transit system.

By Ann Scott Tyson, August 29, 2010, Washington Post

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Crowds for rallies disrupt Metrorail

Crowds trying to get to the National Mall for a rally organized by Fox News commentator Glenn Beck faced long lines trying to use the Washington subway system.

August 28, 2010, WTOP

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Metrobus prepared for rolling detours on five routes

Metrobus customers may experience possible rolling detours on five Metrobus routes on Saturday, Aug. 28 in the District of Columbia due to area events.

August 27, 2010, WMATA

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The weekend and beyond

Whether you're on the streets of the District or the suburbs, or riding beneath it all on Metrorail, you may run into delays that interfere with your travels.

August 27, 2010, Washington Post

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Metro crash trial pushed back to 2012

The trial was scheduled for September 2011, but U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton granted a motion to delay the trial four months until January 2012 on Tuesday.

August 26, 2010, myfoxdc.com

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2 men injured after late-night assault on Green Line train

Metro Transit Police were called to L'Enfant Plaza Station early Thursday morning after two adult males reported that they were assaulted on a Green Line train headed to Branch Avenue, a transit official said.

By Ann Scott Tyson, August 27, 2010, Washington Post

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Metro installs new cameras on Metrobus fleet

Metro has begun to install new cameras on its fleet of 1,500 buses to assist with improving Metrobus safety by documenting incidents and assisting operators to develop safer, more efficient driving habits.

August 26, 2010, WMATA

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D.C. Metro won't let SmarTrip users leave with insufficient fare

Currently, SmarTrip users are allowed to exit with a negative balance on the electronic fare cards. The outstanding sum is subtracted from the total when the customer adds value.

By Ann Scott Tyson and Rick Rojas, August 26, 2010, Washington Post

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Metro Transit Police on platforms as students pour out of schools

As school started in the Washington area this week, Metro police stepped up morning and afternoon patrols at seven key stations that are near schools or transfer stations.

By Ann Scott Tyson, August 26, 2010, Washington Post

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Morning peak-of-the-peak pricing takes effect on August 29

Metro will begin charging a peak-of-the-peak fee on August 29 for Metrorail trips taken between 7:30 and 9 a.m. weekdays, completing the phased implementation of peak-of-the-peak pricing.

August 25, 2010, WMATA

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Train operator in Red Line crash had record of suspensions, reprimands

The Metro train operator who survived last year's horrific Red Line crash had an employment record riddled with suspensions and reprimands and a history of neglecting Metro safety protocol.

By Markham Heid, August 24, 2010, Examiner

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Metrobus Service Evaluation Study continues with public meetings

Metro will host five public meetings between Aug. 31 and Sept. 23 as part of a Service Evaluation Study to improve Metrobus service along four bus lines. The study began in June 2010 and is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

August 24, 2010, WMATA

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Dulles Metro station may be moved above ground

The original plans had the station under the parking lot in front of the terminal, but now the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority says they will consider an above-ground station that's farther from the terminal.

August 22, 2010, WTOP

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Robbers stalk on Ft. Totten Park trail

The US Park Police says robbers have been preying on victims as they walk to and from the Fort Totten Metro Station by way of a nearby US Park trail.

By Armando Trull, August 22, 2010, WUSA 9

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More Metro officers on trains as school starts

As the school year kicks off this week in the District of Columbia more transit officers will be riding Metrorail to keep an eye on students.

August 22, 2010, WTOP

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Metrobus catches fire in commuter parking lot

Members of the Anne Arundel County Fire Department were called to the commuter parking lot at routes 50 and 424, Friday morning, for a report of a bus on fire.

August 20, 2010, WUSA 9

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Metro strands passengers again

As in the previous incidents, the passengers at Greenbelt were aboard the last outbound Wednesday evening train. When they got off the train and tried to exit at Greenbelt, they found the main gate locked, and the station manager's booth deserted. Another employee let them out within 15 or 20 minutes.

By John Henrehan, August 20, 2010, myfoxdc.com

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Metro passengers locked in Greenbelt Station

Metro has begun an investigation of claims by Green Line passengers here that they were temporarily locked in the subway station on two consecutive nights this week.

August 20, 2010, WUSA 9

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The weekend and beyond

The Redskins and Ravens play on Saturday and D.C. United on Sunday, but there are plenty of other outdoor events, including the annual Shakespeare Free for All in downtown Washington. Check out these travel tips for the D.C. area.

By Robert Thomson, August 20, 2010, Washington Post

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Major track work on Red Line Labor Day weekend

Labor Day Weekend track work will close five Red Line stations

August 19, 2010, WMATA

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People are more inclined to ride buses if they know where they go

Dear Dr. Gridlock: I just returned from a week each in London and Paris, where the extensive underground rail systems are matched with even more extensive surface buses. Washington could learn a lot from both cities.

By Robert Thomson, August 19, 2010, Washington Post

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Huge Labor Day project on Red Line

Metro has released more details about a track work project that will have a huge impact on Red Line service over the entire Labor Day weekend. Metro plans to do several projects along the tracks. To clear room for the work, five stations will be closed in what amounts to the biggest maintenance shutdown in Metro's history.

By Robert Thomson, August 3, 2010, Washington Post

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