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The city where free buses changed everything

The open-air central bus station in Dunkirk feels like a Formula 1 pit lane. In the space of a few minutes, a dozen pink, green and blue buses speed in and out, with passengers descending and mounting through all available doors.
Peter Yeung, February 17, 2026, Planetizen

Real-time transportation data helps states drive analysis

Real-time transportation data related to vehicle speeds, signal analytics and bottlenecks is being used by transportation agencies in two states to provide new insights into how motorists move, and how to plan roadways for increased efficiencies and safety.
February 17, 2026, Government Technology

Why I'm celebrating 50 years of Metrorail magic

To call transit the lifeblood of a city is to draw upon an obvious but no less apt metaphor: Buses and trains do nourish the urban environment by continuously carrying energizing components throughout it on fixed pathways. But public transportation appeals to sense and ethics as well as fancy. It’s good for the world’s health and your own body. 
William Rice, February 17, 2026, Greater Greater Washington

Transit funding hits record highs as ridership languishes, new report questions return on billions

Today, roughly 3.8% of American workers — about one in 25 — commute by mass transit, according to Cox’s analysis of federal data. By comparison, three times as many Americans now work from home. 
Amanda Macias, February 16, 2026, Fox News

City of Richmond takes next step to provide GRTC with a new transfer hub

“This is a meaningful moment for our riders,” said GRTC CEO Sheryl Adams. “The new site will make it easier to transfer between routes, improve safety and reliability and provide a more comfortable experience for the thousands of people who rely on transit.”  
February 16, 2026, Mass Transit Magazine

Work to connect Purple Line to Bethesda Metro station hits milestone

Work was completed to punch through a wall of the Bethesda Metro station to connect it to the future Purple Line light rail system. 
Adam Tuss, February 16, 2026, NBC4 Washington

Amtrak unveils new Airo fleet of trains

Paired with the new Acela trains, Amtrak says 83 Airo sets will anchor a nationwide push to expand capacity and modernize service coast to coast.
Will Vitka, February 15, 2026, WTOP

Crystal City Metro station to close for ten weekends starting Saturday

A second entrance at Crystal City Metro station is being built at 18th Street and Crystal Drive to "accommodate growing ridership at the station, support new development in the area, and play a key role in a broader effort to make Crystal City a walkable community," according to WMATA. 
Elissa Salamy, February 13, 2026, Fox 5 News

Metro reaches 10 million taps for rides using debit, credit cards to pay

Not all Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) users have been filling up their Metro cards — luckily, they don’t need to.

February 14, 2026, DC News Now

Vienna officials tackle safety concerns with e-scooters, other mobility devices

Shared micro-mobility devices are typically rented through an app and can only be parked in designated zones. Companies have to apply for a permit and sign an agreement before being allowed to deploy services in Vienna.
Emily Leayman, February 13, 2026, FFXNow

Metro love story hits D.C. theaters this weekend

The 90-minute film spotlights something rarely seen on screen: Young love unfolding in everyday D.C.
Anna Spiegel, February 13, 2026, Axios

Virginia, Maryland leaders endorse DMVMoves funding and recommendations for future of Metro and area transit systems

“We appreciate Virginia and Maryland leaders’ collective show of support to ensure America’s Metro System continues to deliver the world-class service our region deserves,” said Metro General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Randy Clarke. 
February 12, 2026, WMATA

High achievers and low performers figure in Metrorail's post-pandemic world

The 2025 numbers were taken as a percentage of the 2019 numbers to show the “recovery percentage” of each station. For example, East Falls Church received an average of 3,093 entries per weekday (EPWD) in 2025, while it received 3,827 EPWD in 2019. Therefore, the recovery rate is about 80.82%
Brian Shi, February 12, 2026, Greater Greater Washington

WMATA orders 100 additional hybrid and battery-electric buses from New Flyer

The company notes that the purchase will be supported by federal, state and local funding as well as funds awarded through the Federal Transit Administration Low or No Emission grant program. The new buses are set to replace stock that reached the end of their useful lives while providing WMATA riders a modernized, efficient passenger experience.
February 11, 2026, Mass Transit Magazine

Braddock Road corridor bike and pedestrian improvements slated for city review this month

The city has worked on the Braddock Road Trail Access and Corridor Improvements project since last year as a response to concerns from Alex311, the 2023 Safe Routes to School walk audit at George Washington Middle School and the Virginia Department of Transportation.
James Cullum, February 11, 2026, ALXNow

Closure of Roosevelt Bridge ramp from Route 50 goes into effect next week

Starting on Sunday, Feb. 15, the bridge’s capacity will be reduced from three lanes to two lanes in each direction, and the Arlington Blvd eastbound ramp will be closed through early June.
Dan Egitto, February 11, 2026, ARLNow

Weekend Metro closures to impact trips to DCA

The Crystal City station will close Saturday for the holiday weekend and then again the following two weekends. Then March 7-8, the National Airport and Potomac Yards stations also will close before Metro takes a break for cherry blossom season.
Adam Tuss, February 10, 2026, NBC4 Washington

Get ready for months of weekend Metro closures with a cherry blossom break

Trains in the region will be replaced with shuttle buses for 10 weekends of planned construction starting this Saturday at the Crystal City Metro station, and that means riding to Ronald Reagan National Airport may take longer than usual, according to WMATA.
Michelle Basch, February 11, 2026, WTOP

New Flyer receives order for 100 additional transit buses for the Washington Metro Region

The new buses will replace end-of-life vehicles and provide Metro customers with a modernized, efficient passenger experience, while also delivering on Metro's five-year Strategic Transformation Plan, which focuses on becoming the region's trusted way to move people safely and efficiently.
February 10, 2026, Investing News Network

These key strategies could help Americans get rid of their cars

But in much of the U.S., getting around without a car is difficult, if not impossible, due to overwhelmingly car-centric infrastructure. However, while going car-free may be hard for many Americans to imagine, this could change. 
Sarah Wesseler, February 6, 2026, Yale Climate Connections

TranspoBINGO is back in DC, and you can play for fun and prizes

“The goal of TranspoBINGO is to get people out and about the city via public and active transportation,” according to the game’s co-creator, Erin Palmer. “That means non-car travel. That’s everything from bus to Metro, riding a bike, walking.”
Michelle Basch, February 9, 2026, WTOP

Washington DC public transit guide – How to ride the Metro like a local

Washington, DC might be famous for its monuments and cherry blossoms, but if you want to observe the city without breaking the bank (or your feet), public transit is your best friend. Locals rely on it every day—and with a few insider tips, you can too.
February 9, 2026, Capitol Skyline

Trump DOT wants to ban free buses

Cities receiving funds from the Federal Transportation Administration would be required to charge fares. The proposal would exempt major events such as the Olympics, as well as free service for groups such as seniors, people with disabilities, children, students, and veterans.
Diana Ionescu, February 6, 2026, Planetizen

How one city increased transit bus speeds by 20%

The system uses real-time traffic data to give green signals to buses, thereby improving on-time performance and reducing traffic congestion, the city said in a news release. 
Dan Zukowski, February 6, 2026, Smart Cities Dive

Fairfax leaders mostly upbeat on Metro budget plan, as state considers funding options

“A financially stable and reliable transit network is essential to the economic vitality of Fairfax County, Northern Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia and the entire metropolitan region,” county leaders said in a letter to Valerie Santos, who chairs the Metro board of directors.
Scott McCaffrey, February 5, 2026, FFXNow

Bus lanes make busy roads work better

When there’s not much traffic, allocating more space to cars generally lets them move faster. But because they take up so much space, it doesn’t take many more drivers to slow things down. Bikes and buses, however, can move more people without creating much traffic, making more efficient use of scarce space.  
February 3, 2026, SSTI

WMATA and Kawasaki announce resolution of 7000-series railcars disputes

WMATA’s General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Randy Clarke hailed the parties’ agreement as an important milestone in Metro’s return to service plan, and thanked KRC’s leadership for their support during Metro’s return to service efforts. 
February 5, 2026, WMATA

Snow, ice continue to cause major headaches for Montgomery Co. commuters

Key areas of concern include “snowcrete” piles on Wisconsin Avenue and Connecticut Avenue inside the Beltway, which have gridlock and choke-points.
Will Vitka, February 5, 2026, WTOP

Column: The coming of fare free transit

Using transit can allow people to leave their cars at home, leading to less traffic and less use of fossil fuels. Transit improves mobility and access to jobs, health care, and social activities. Less congestion on the roads can lead to faster trips for everyone.
Srdjan Nedeljkovic, February 5, 2026, The Newton Beacon

Icy bus stops frustrate Metrobus riders as sidewalk clearing gaps persist across DC

At several stops, including along Georgia Avenue near the Petworth Library, commuters are having to step or stretch over frozen mounds between the sidewalk and the street — a situation riders say is especially dangerous for parents with strollers, seniors and people with disabilities.

 
Ben Dennis, February 3, 2026, MSN/DC News Now

Council considers allowing up to 100 e-scooters and e-bikes in Falls Church

Falls Church leaders in 2019 first put out a request for firms interested in positioning the mobility devices around the city, but found no takers — in part because of the restrictive operational rules the officials planned to put in place.
Scott McCaffrey, February 4, 2026, ARLNow