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Maryland studying ways to improve Bay Bridge safety
How comfortable are you when it comes to the safety of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge in Maryland — and are you still comfortable after the Baltimore Key Bridge collapse? News4’s Adam Tuss investigates whether you should be concerned, and whether safety updates are coming.
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Biden administration implements rules to improve airline passenger rights
Within the next six months, all U.S. airlines must automatically refund canceled flights within seven days, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg confirmed. For domestic flights delayed by three hours or more and international flights by six hours or more, the same rule applies.
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After Baltimore collapse, Maryland leaders to consider better protections for Bay Bridge
News4 has confirmed that Maryland transportation leaders will be taking a look at better safety protections for the Bay Bridge.
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Metro to shut down 5 Red Line stations this summer
A major shutdown on the Red Line is coming this summer, affecting five busy stations in Montgomery County. Transportation Reporter Adam Tuss reports the closures are due to Purple Line work that crosses the path of the Metro tracks.
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Gun ad on 3rd-party Metro app grabs attention
A gun advertisement on a third-party Metro app draws scrutiny given the number of deadly shootings on the transit system over the past year. The ad on the DC Metro and Bus app, where riders can check when the next train or bus is coming, promotes concealed carry of a firearm. “That’s uncomfortable,” rider Autumn Stockwell said. “Personally, I’d...
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Gun ad on 3rd-party Metro app sparks concern
Riders are questioning an advertisement that’s appeared on a Metro-related app promoting concealed carry of a firearm. News4’s Transportation Reporter Adam Tuss reports the ad isn’t exactly as it seems.
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From Sin City to the City of Angels, building starts on high-speed rail line
Work is set to begin Monday on a $12 billion high-speed passenger rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area, with officials projecting millions of ticket-buyers will be boarding trains by 2028.
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Two planes nearly collide on runway at DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport saw some scary moments when two planes came within 1,000 feet of each other on the runway. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports.
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Congestion pricing in DC? Why DDOT says don't expect it
How would you like to pay a toll for the privilege of driving in downtown D.C.? Other cities have adopted congestion pricing, but the D.C. Department of Transportation said feedback from Congress stands in the way of a similar plan here. News4’s Adam Tuss reports.
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‘Stop! Stop!' Two planes nearly collide at Reagan National Airport
The planes, one from Southwest and one from JetBlue, nearly ended up crossing the same runway while that JetBlue flight was taking off.
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Nearly 3 million Honda vehicles at risk of recall as NHTSA probes emergency brake issue
A U.S. government investigation into unexpected automatic braking involving nearly 3 million Hondas is a step closer to a recall. Here’s what you should know.
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DDOT opts against bike lane for Connecticut Avenue
The D.C. Department of Transportation revealed on Thursday that a controversial bike lane project along busy Connecticut Avenue NW will not go forward. A bike lane had been recommended for nearly three miles between the Maryland line and Woodley Park, and there were years of study. But a road redesign with safety in mind will start without a bike...
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DDOT opts against bike lane for Connecticut Avenue
News4’s Adam Tuss shares updates on Connecticut Avenue NW bike lane plans and the fate of the Circulator bus.
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Norfolk Southern agrees to pay $600M in settlement related to train derailment in eastern Ohio
Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay $600 million in a class-action lawsuit settlement related to a fiery train derailment in February 2023 in eastern Ohio.
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Some residents opposed to proposed changes on Little Falls Parkway
A plan to change the traffic pattern near the Capital Crescent Trail crossing at Little Falls Parkway in Bethesda, Maryland, has some residents asking officials steering the project to hit the brakes. The plan seeks to improve safety at the crossing, but some residents say the Parks Department missed the mark, and these changes will lead to long traffic backups…
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Some residents opposed to proposed changes on Little Falls Parkway
A proposal to change a busy Maryland roadway is getting pushback from some residents. News4’s Walter Morris reports that they believe planned improvements miss the mark.
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School bus academy teaches vets how to install high-tech equipment
A school bus training academy in Chantilly, Virginia, trains veterans to become certified technicians who can install security devices on school buses. News4’s Adam Tuss reports.
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5 Red Line Metro stations to close in June for upgrades, Purple Line integration
Montgomery County officials are asking Metro for some concessions to make the closures easier, including more MARC service. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.
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Metro begins tougher fare evasion enforcement in DC
The transit agency said it loses about $40 million a year to riders who don’t pay fares. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports on what riders can expect from the enforcement changes.
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Union Station redevelopment moves forward
Renderings depict what the new areas could look like in the years ahead, showing futuristic soaring ceilings, elevated windows akin to skylights, and glass walls that would allow travelers in the station to see the platforms and trains. News4’s Mauricio Casillas reports.