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Bicyclists take over lane of Connecticut Ave in DC, rallying for protected bike lanes

The Washington Area Bicyclist Association is holding a group bike ride and rally from Chevy Chase Circle to DuPont Circle Wednesday morning at 7:30 a.m. At the end of the six-mile route, organizers plan to hold a demonstration.
Jess Arnold, September 30, 2026, WUSA9

DC unveils stadium master plan with expanded Metro options

Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser last week let the public see the master plan for what will be the new $3.7 billion home of the NFL's Washington Commanders football team, which includes changes to the city's transportation infrastructure.
Scott Sowers, September 29, 2026, The Bond Buyer

Steep cuts to federal transit funding take effect Thursday

The American Public Transportation Association estimates the stopgap measure would result in a 20% cut to public transit investment and an over 80% cut to passenger rail. 
Dan Zukowski, September 29, 2026, Smart Cities Dive

No Metro, Yes Problems: Can RFK's transportation plan be saved?

The final master plan will need to prioritize bus service in an even more hardcore way and make RFK the most walkable, bikeable football stadium on the planet to have a chance of moving the tens of thousands of trips necessary with buses, bikes, and feet instead of creating the city’s biggest traffic nightmare every Sunday.
Nick Sementelli/Alex Baca, September 29, 2026, Greater Greater Washington

Transit agencies across North America celebrate See Tracks? Think Train® Week 2026

Each day during the week of celebration, a different theme was highlighted with in-person events led by state OLI Programs, as well as virtual activities and social media efforts sharing lifesaving rail safety education messages.
Brandon Lewis, September 28, 2026, Mass Transit Magazine

DC drivers brace for months of 9th Street Tunnel delays after Metrobus fire

Some of the work that will be done is cosmetic -- the walls and ceiling of a sizeable part of the tunnel are still black from the heat and smoke of the bus fire.
Tom Roussey, September 28, 2026, ABC7 News

We're organizing the 2026 DC Week Without Driving

The Week Without Driving uses personal storytelling to change the transportation narrative in the District. We want participants, whether you are a public official or a member of the public, to notice the things that make getting to and from your destinations easier or more challenging. 
Kai Hall, September 28, 2026, Greater Greater Washington

How to navigate partial Oct. Amtrak, VRE shutdown from Union Station

For commuters looking for help getting around the trackwork, think of L'Enfant Plaza as home base during this time. There, VRE has the capability to pull trains basically off to the side after everyone has gotten off and then they can reverse the train and send it right back into Virginia.
Adam Tuss, September 28, 2026, NBC4 Washington

Falls Church eyes $2.5M contract for sidewalk, intersection upgrades

Years in the making, the capital project involves widening sidewalks to 10 feet where possible and upgrading curb extensions, ramps and pedestrian signals, while adding a pedestrian-activated signal between Virginia and Pennsylvania avenues.
Scott McCaffrey, September 28, 2026, ARLNow

Amtrak Cascades Airo trains debut Sept. 30 in the Pacific Northwest

The new trains, manufactured in the United States by Siemens Mobility, are part of a larger effort by Amtrak to replace and expand its passenger fleet. The new trainsets include technical upgrades that will speed up service on the railroad’s Eastern corridor where routes switch between electric and diesel power.
Lillian Karabaic, September 27, 2026, OPB

Making micromobility work

Today, a fourth element, motorized “micromobility” devices, is profoundly complicating the old equation. These powered two-wheelers — e-bikes, stand-up scooters, mini-motorcycles — are larger, heavier and faster than ordinary bicycles.
Charles Komanoff, September 24, 2026, Vital City

Metro is changing its signage. Some riders aren't happy.

Earlier this month, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority began installing new wayfinding signs at the L’Enfant Plaza station. Metro said it expects to spend the next five years updating the signs at all of its rail stations.
Liam Scott, September 26, 2026, The Washington Post

Montgomery County welcomes 70 new electric Capital Bikeshare bikes to its fleet

The e-bikes reduce traffic congestion and offer a cleaner, healthier transportation option for community members. They can be used for quick trips to nearby businesses and shopping outlets without having to worry about finding or paying for parking.

Odyssey Fields, September 25, 2026, DC News Now

Fairfax leaders hopeful two-way I-95 toll lanes plan can fix 'biggest mistake' in Va. highways

VDOT officials sketched out their plan on Tuesday (Sept. 22) for converting the existing reversible I-95 Express Lanes, which can be used only in one direction at a time, into a bidirectional network running 45 miles from Fairfax south to Spotsylvania County.
Scott McCaffrey, September 25, 2026, FFXNow

495 express lanes: VDOT expansion plan makes room for Metro along Wilson Bridge

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has proposed building 11 miles of express lanes on I-495 from the Springfield interchange to the Maryland 210 interchange, which includes the Wilson Bridge.
Jessica Albert, September 25, 2026, NBC4 Washington

RFK campus master plan heads to DC Council, with no new Metro station, parking garages unchanged

There will be no new Metro station on Oklahoma Avenue. WMATA concluded that the station is not feasible due to cost, engineering, and timeline constraints, though the plan does not rule it out in the future. The existing Stadium-Armory station will be expanded instead.
Eric Flack, September 24, 2026, WUSA9

Metro seeks developers for new joint development opportunity at Braddock Rd station

The approximately 3.4-acre property presents an opportunity to bring new housing, neighborhood-serving retail, and other amenities close to public transportation while improving connections between the station and surrounding neighborhood.
September 24, 2026, WMATA

Long-term lane closures coming to DC's 9th Street Tunnel starting Monday

The center lane may also be temporarily closed for up to six hours during off-peak travel periods. When that happens, southbound traffic could be reduced to just one travel lane.
Catherine Chen, September 24, 2026, WTOP

VDOT returns with revised plan for I-495 Southside Express Lanes

Under the new concept, VDOT proposes significantly reducing shoulder space in both travel directions to accommodate four non-toll lanes and two Express Lanes in each direction, along with an 18-foot-wide right-of-way down the middle for future Metro service.
Scott McCaffrey, September 24, 2026, FFXNow

Virginia city overspends by millions on public buses after spreadsheet error

When the fiscal year ended in June, the transit company assumed that it had a balanced budget. But then staff notified the board of the error, which overstated the funding available to offset operational costs. 
Liam Scott, September 23, 2026, The Washington Post

Maryland railroad named one of the best scenic train rides in the country

The railroad, which operates between Cumberland and Frostburg in Allegany County, was one of 10 scenic train rides selected through USA TODAY’s annual readers’ choice process. Nominees for 10Best awards are selected by expert panels before readers vote to determine the final rankings.
September 24, 2026, The MoCo Show

Commonwealth Transportation Board invites public to participate in fall transportation meetings

Representatives from the Office of Intermodal Planning and Investment, Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) will be in attendance to highlight their transportation programs and to discuss your ideas and concerns on Virginia’s transportation network.
September 24, 2026, The World News Wire

What multimodal data can tell transit agencies about rider demand

Some agencies don't track cycling ridership, while others rely on manual observations or operators recording when a rider loads a bike. Those tactics provide individual snapshots rather than a continuous picture of demand, according to April Johnson, general manager at Sportworks, and Yizhou Chen, VP, digital and growth at Sportworks.
Elora Haynes, September 22, 2026, Metro Magazine

Metro to release 50th anniversary Smart Trip cards from September through November

Metro continues to celebrate our 50th year of service with the release of five commemorative Smart Trip card designs that honor the five decades of Metro. The gold-tinted cards offer customers a new way to take part in Metro's golden anniversary.
September 22, 2026, WMATA

Virginia breaks ground on Hampton Roads Express Lanes project

The project will add a part-time Express Lanes option from east of Interstate 264 to Tidewater Drive in the westbound direction and from Tidewater Drive to Northampton Boulevard in the eastbound direction along approximately seven miles of I-64 in Norfolk. 
Melina Druga, September 22, 2026, Transportation Today

Alexandria overspent $3.7M on DASH buses last fiscal year

The extra money was spent on maintenance of buses and overtime for drivers.
Adam Tuss, September 22, 2026, NBC4 Washington

VRE will stop at L'Enfant during Amtrak's October Union Station outage

Virginia Railway Express will keep running through Amtrak’s October shutdown of Union Station, but the last stop will be L’Enfant Plaza, not the marble hall two stations later.
September 22, 2026, Potomac Local News

PRTC shifts budget votes to November, sets Dec. 4 retreat at GMU Nexus

The Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission voted Thursday, Sept. 3, to move its next OmniRide budget handoff up a month and to replace its December regular meeting with a Friday retreat at George Mason University.
September 22, 2026, Potomac Local News

Public hearing set for proposed express lanes extension

The proposal came to light in August when the FAMPO policy committee started discussing the potential third extension of the tolled lanes, which allow free travel for vehicles with at least three occupants.
Scott Shenk, September 21, 2026, The Free Lance-Star

DC awards new contract to Lyft for Capital Bikeshare operations

“This new contract gives us an opportunity to build on that momentum by expanding the network, advancing electrification, and keeping Capital Bikeshare one of the most affordable bikeshare systems in the country,” DDOT Director Sharon Kershbaum said.
Ciara Wells, September 21, 2026, WTOP

What would it take to get 'fast, free buses' nationwide?

One study cited by the researchers found that ridership shoots up an average of 56 percent after fares are eliminated.
Kea Wilson, September 21, 2026, Streetsblog USA

'This is going to be painful:' Virginia stares down $1.7 billion funding gap for highway maintenance

During a work session on Sept. 15, Laura Schewel, Virginia’s deputy secretary of transportation, suggested shifting funds from construction to maintenance to address the funding gap, and “proposed increasing maintenance to roughly $290 million per year, over the next six years. 
Zachary Whalen, September 19, 2026, Planetizen

US transit bus industry generated $1.1B in federal, state and local tax revenue in 2025: report

U.S. public transit agencies operate over 65,000 heavy-duty transit buses, according to the report. Nearly two-thirds are standard 40-foot buses and the rest are articulated buses, commuter buses used in public transit, double-decker buses and other transit buses 30 feet or longer that are operated by public transit agencies.
Dan Zukowski, September 18, 2026, Smart Cities Dive

Plans for bus rapid transit buildout include three lines through Falls Church

The city was the last stop on a three-month tour for Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) CEO Monica Backmon, where she has been explaining the BRT master plan and how area governments can support it.
Scott McCaffrey, September 18, 2026, ARLNow

Extreme heat could cost Metro millions in lost ridership, new report finds

The Transportation Planning Board (TPB) met on Wednesday to discuss a regional extreme heat analysis. The report details the impact of extreme heat on public transit, riders, operations and infrastructure. 
Matt Pusatory, September 17, 2026, WUSA9

Speak up for the Lorton Trail connection

The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) is moving forward with construction of a third railroad track through Lorton, including reconstruction of the railroad bridge over Pohick Creek. This project creates a rare opportunity to provide space for a trail under the new bridge—an essential piece of a future connection between the Lorton VRE station and the Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail.
September 17, 2026, Fairfax Alliance for Better Bicycling

APTA calls on Congress at fly-in to restore funding for public transit and passenger rail

Congress approved legislation extending federal funding and Surface Transportation programs through Dec. 11, 2026, but it does not continue the advance appropriations provided by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
September 16, 2026, Passenger Transport