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Announcement bus drivers for the Washington, D.C., region’s Metro transit system are now required to make to boarding passengers, part of an effort to reduce fare evasion.
August 10, 2026, Governing

Transit bus orders remain strong in North America, bus manufacturer says

In the current round of Federal Transit Administration funding grants under the Low or No Emission bus program, the agency said it intends to prioritize low-emission projects over zero-emission projects to the maximum extent permitted by law.
Dan Zukowski, August 11, 2026, Smart Cities Dive

VRE runs special Sunday trains August 23

Virginia Railway Express will operate modified service on Sunday, August 23, with northbound morning trains and southbound afternoon trains, giving Northern and Central Virginia residents a way to reach the Washington region without driving into expected gridlock from the Freedom 250 Grand Prix.
Uriah Kiser, August 11, 2026, Potomac Local News

Montgomery County bike projects to add nearly 20 miles of new pathways

Another 20 projects are in the planning phase and are expected to add nearly 18 miles of bike-friendly pathways across the county. According to MCDOT, Montgomery County currently has 112 miles of bike lanes, bike-friendly road shoulders and separated bike lanes. 
Patrick Herron, August 10, 2026, The MoCo Show

Study finds cycling infrastructure can dramatically increase bike commuting

The study, published in Transport Policy, found that a one-unit increase in the rate of cycle lanes was associated with an approximately 21 per cent increase in the probability of bicycle commuting around a person’s home and a 15 per cent increase around their workplace.
Ron Johnson, August 10, 2026, Momentum Mag

Red Line and Purple Line progress: Where the projects stand

Crews are making progress on the Red Line and Purple Line.News4’s Adam Tuss shows what’s new and talks with commuters.
Adam Tuss, August 10, 2026, NBC4 Washington

Shared micromobility posts new records in North America

The latest report from the North American Bikeshare and Scootershare Association (NABSA) demonstrates the staying power of micromobility as an essential piece of urban transportation, even as trend lines appear to be leveling off.
August 7, 2026, Government Technology

Purple Line trains now undergoing live-wire testing in Montgomery County

At the time of the announcement, live-wire testing was underway in four of the seven sections of the Purple Line alignment. Crews had also completed installation of all 1,187 overhead wire poles that support the power lines used by the trains.
August 8, 2026, The MoCo Show

Amtrak makes accessibility, passenger experience upgrades at three stations across the US

Amtrak reports that 17 stations have been brought into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act since Sept. 30, 2025, and another 50 stations are targeted for completion in the next year at a forecasted investment of $310 million. 
Noah Kolenda, August 7, 2026, Mass Transit Magazine

Virginia Railway Express launches #VREMakesCents campaign

Through the #VREMakesCents campaign, the rail agency is spreading the word that traveling by VRE can save commuters and their families thousands of dollars per year — keeping more money in riders’ pockets and less spent on fuel, parking, and other driving-related expenses.
August 5, 2026, Prince William Living

Metro says it's so hot that trains must go slower

According to WMATA, rail temperatures can get up to 135 degrees on hot days, which can lead to bends in the rails due to thermal expansion. Earlier this year, the agency announced it was taking new actions to keep tracks cool by using reflective white paint that lowers track temperatures. 
Alanea Cremen, August 6, 2026, WUSA9

You can help shape multimodal transportation planning in Northern Virginia

As NVTA works on an updated TransAction plan, NVTA wants to hear from the public and other stakeholders to understand the needs and priorities of people who travel in Northern Virginia. Input is critical to determine project investments and priorities within TransAction.
Sree Nampoothiri/Michael Grant, August 6, 2026, Greater Greater Washington

Metro launches limited-edition Smart Trip card for DC's Grand Prix

Metro said the cards will be available starting Aug. 20, at Metro stations at both Reagan National and Dulles International Airports, as well as Union Station, Archives, Gallery Place, Glenmont, L’Enfant Plaza, Metro Center, Friendship Heights, and Smithsonian stations. 
August 4, 2026, Washington Examiner

Skip the drive: Free bus connects Annapolis to DC Metro

The free express route runs daily between 5 a.m. and 7 p.m. from Annapolis Mall to the New Carrollton Metro Station in Prince George's County. The route includes stop-offs at the Harry Truman Park & Ride and the Davidsonville Park & Ride.
Gaby Arancibia, August 5, 2026, Patch

Trump officials say public transit is unsafe, but their data says otherwise

The numbers show that some of the large public rail and bus systems that federal officials have criticized as unsafe, such as in New York and Washington, are in fact among the least dangerous in the country.
Todd C. Frankel, August 5, 2026, The Washington Post

Metro says system is getting safer thanks to fare evasion enforcement

Data from Metro’s 2026 fiscal year, from July 2025 through June, show the number of aggravated assaults decreased by 19% compared with fiscal 2025 levels. Robberies fell 36% to 75 cases for the year.
Luke Lukert, August 5, 2026, WTOP

The Purple Line: A DC legend nears completion

The project, which was initiated in 2002, is now 90 percent complete. Live wire testing began in 2025 and will continue across the route in eight-segment increments. Service is expected to begin at the end of 2027.
Anna Lisi, August 4, 2026, Passenger Transport

OmniRide celebrates 40 years of service

Operated by the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission, the agency has grown from its 1986 roots into a regional network with free local bus, microtransit, and paratransit service extended through June 2027.
Uriah Kiser, August 4, 2026, Potomac Local News

Capital Bikeshare to launch its first Vienna stations this month

The new stations will help fill in a missing piece for the service’s regional connectivity, especially given that Fairfax City and Tysons already have a number of stations, Andrew Jinks, a transportation engineer with the Town of Vienna, told FFXnow.
Mary Stachyra Lopez, August 4, 2026, FFXNow

Fairfax Connector announces West*Park store closure and new Monument Drive Connector Store

Located at one of Fairfax County's busiest commuter hubs, the new Fairfax Connector Store provides a convenient one-stop shop for transit riders throughout Northern Virginia. Customers can purchase or reload Smart Trip cards, purchase transit fares for regional transit providers, purchase E-ZPass® transponders, receive trip-planning assistance and get information about other transportation resources.
August 4, 2026, Fairfax County

Metro touts reduction in crime across system

Metro's crime data shows crimes on buses, in the Metrorail system and at Metro parking lots have all gone down in just about every category over the last 12 months. One of the reasons, officials said, is the network of surveillance cameras.
August 4, 2026, NBC4 Washington

Metro releases commemorative Freedom 250 Grand Prix Smart Trip cards

Metro is celebrating the historic Freedom 250 Grand Prix with a commemorative Smart Trip card.
July 3, 2026, DC News Now

Events: Bridge the gap on the Red Line with a WABA-led group bike ride

If you’re tired of using shuttle buses to get past the Red Line construction between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights this summer, why not ride your bike instead?
Tricia Chicka, August 3, 2026, Greater Greater Washington

Union Station overhaul takes new direction as Trump administration scraps approved expansion plan

A spokesperson for the D.C. Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning & Economic Development told WTOP, “Union Station is beautiful and deserves investment to increase capacity, improve safety, and be a great American regional transportation center and asset to the nation. This project has been a longtime priority because our world-class city deserves a train station of the same standard.”
Mike Murillo, August 3, 2026, WTOP

FTA issues $22 million NOFO aiming to improve safety, accessibility of buses for passengers and operators

"Safe, reliable, accessible and convenient transit is essential for families heading to work, school, a doctor’s appointment or the store,” said FTA Acting Deputy Administrator Matthew Cahill.
Noah Kolenda, July 31, 2026, Mass Transit Magazine

WMATA approves transportation agreements for new Commanders Stadium

The agreements with the DC government would improve the existing Stadium-Armory Station and introduce a new bus rapid transit line. A May study found that creating a new Metro station would be too complex and too expensive.
Matt Pusatory, July 31, 2026, WUSA9

Plan for more walkable, mixed-use Lorton core adopted after seven years of study

Adoption of the Lorton Core Study represented nearly a decade of work. The adopted plan seeks a mix of uses with a focus on walkability and parks.
Scott McCaffrey, July 30, 2026, FFXNow

Bikeshare Beat: Biking to Pride and the pool

Through June 2026, annual trips now total 2,851,731 rides, a 14.3% decrease compared to the same point last year. While June was the busiest month in 2026, the system has now recorded 10 consecutive months of year-over-year monthly ridership declines.
Samuel Littauer, July 30, 2026, Greater Greater Washington

Metro approves agreements related to new Commanders stadium

“Without Metro being ready, the games are not going to work well,” Metro GM Randy Clarke said earlier this month. “We're not going to try to get host in a Super Bowl. We're not going to try to host Women's World Cup. We're not trying to get Taylor Swift and Beyonce back here. I mean, at the end of the day, Metro is going to be the key to the success.”
July 30, 2026, NBC4 Washington

For some D.C. disability advocates, accessible self-driving vehicles sound too good to be true

Waymo’s public affairs manager Hannah Tuten told WAMU that while the company doesn’t provide wheelchair-accessible AVs, it has provided manually-driven wheelchair-accessible vehicles (WAVs) in some of the 11 cities it’s already operating in, including San Francisco. 
Sarah Y. Kim, July 29, 2026, WAMU

Navy Yard Metro Station sets record for Noah Kahan concert

Metro announced Wednesday that 17,000 trips were recorded on July 22. This marks the third busiest day at the Navy Yard Metro Station since 2020.
Odyssey Fields, July 29, 2026, DC News Now

FTA issues NOFO for $610 million in bus grant funding

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has issued a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for $610 million in bus grants for fiscal year (FY) 2026, with $21 million in funding available through the Buses and Bus Facilities Program and $589 million in funding available through the Low or No Emission Grant Program.
Brandon Lewis, July 29, 2026

Metro announces service information and bus detours for Freedom 250 Grand Prix

There is no better way to get to the Freedom 250 Grand Prix than Metro! Metro Rail will run normal weekend service with additional trains on standby for the end of the race to move customers safely and efficiently. 
July 29, 2026, WMATA

Transportation Department announces Union Station milestone

The announcement builds on the U.S. DOT’s efforts to revitalize the station since Duffy’s announcement in May unveiling a $466 million investment into the station that would fast-track structural repairs, expand the passenger concourse, enhance security and add family-friendly infrastructure.
Liz Carey, July 29, 2026, Transportation Today

Grand Prix in DC: Info on road closures, Metro and possible airport delays

Metrorail will be your best bet for getting around downtown before, during and after the race, officials say. However, Metrobus routes will be affected, with WMATA General Manager Randy Clarke warning of "significant bus detours."
Mark Segraves, July 29, 2026, NBC4 Washington