Adam Tuss

It’s a strange trend that’s happening along some of our roads right now — oversized trucks and construction crews have been striking bridges. Transportation reporter Adam Tuss is talking about the issue with road crews.

A string of unusual and damaging crashes has developed into a troubling trend on some D.C. area roads: Oversized trucks and work vehicles have been striking bridges and overpasses. The Virginia Department of Transportation is imploring drivers of trucks and other large vehicles to be cautious, hoping to head off expensive repairs. “Do not hit our bridges,” one overpass...

It’s illegal to hold a cellphone while driving in Virginia starting Friday, Jan. 1.  Law enforcement officials and many drivers say the new law will help make the roads safer. ”Our officers will be able to enforce this law, but we hope that the community will follow the tips that we’ve provided to keep their hands free, their eyes...

More speed cameras could be coming to the area if Arlington County Board members get their way. The county is asking state lawmakers to approve a plan to not only allow the cameras, but also lower speed limits along some county roads. Transportation Reporter Adam Tuss has been following all the details.

News4 has new information on the Metro train cars that separated on the Red Line at Glenmont last week. A number of lose and worn bolts were found on the train’s coupler, the part of the train that holds railcars together. Investigators told News4 their findings are preliminary but they had a chance to inspect the railcars closely this...

Members of Congress included $15 billion for transit in a COVID-19 relief bill on Tuesday, a day after officials with D.C.’s Metro system said they would need to significantly cut service without federal relief funds.  A bipartisan group of lawmakers including Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Susan Collins, R-Maine, proposed $908 billion in a split-the-difference solution...

Federal lawmakers reacted Tuesday to the news that Metro could be making major service cuts, like shutting down on the weekends, if it doesn’t get another round of federal stimulus funding. Transportation Reporter Adam Tuss has the details.

Metro leaders are proposing ending weekend rail service, closing numerous stations and laying off some employees as the transit agency copes with a huge budget shortfall as the coronavirus pandemic continues. Metro announced Monday night it is considering the following cuts: 30-minutes wait times between trains on every line No service on Saturday and Sunday Metrorail hours reduced to 5…

Without federal stimulus funding, Metro will have to make major cuts to service, the system’s general manager told News4’s Adam Tuss. Here’s what the transit agency proposed.

Metro is removing all of its 6000-series railcars from the tracks after a train that was carrying passengers separated from another car. News4’s Adam Tuss reports.

If you ever use the high-occupancy vehicle lanes when you’re not supposed to, look out.  New technology that can detect how many people are in a car is coming to HOV express lanes in the D.C. area.  Cameras on the I-495, I-95 and I-395 express lanes will be able to see inside your car, News4 is first to report. ...

New technology that can detect how many people are in a car is coming to HOV express lanes in the D.C. area. News4’s Adam Tuss reports on what you need to know.

Businesses have boarded up just in case expected protests turn violent. Adam Tuss reports.

Who’s destroying campaign signs in Northern Virginia?  Signs for candidates from both parties have been torn to shreds for weeks along a stretch of Williamsburg Boulevard in Arlington. As soon as a sign goes up, it’s destroyed.  A resident said he recently saw a man “holler and yelling” in the middle of the day as he tore signs from...

In parts of the D.C. area, people have had to replace stolen campaign signs multiple times. In other areas, signs have actually been riddled with bullet holes. News4’s Adam Tuss reports.

Flash BRT buses are set to hit streets in Montgomery County next week. They’ll be able to ride on shoulders and change traffic signals so they can keep moving. News4’s Adam Tuss shows their features and coronavirus-related prevention efforts.

Montgomery County leaders are calling on Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan to address the issue as major construction is put on hold. News4’s Adam Tuss reports.

Metro’s inspector general has found almost 350 cracks in concrete panels used in construction of the Silver Line in Northern Virginia, according to a new report on the results of a yearslong investigation. Inspectors found 184 panels with a total of 342 cracks. They recommended coating them with a solution and treating them every five to seven years, not every…

Metro is reeling after a troubling new report details a culture of harassment, threats and inadequate preparedness with employees at its train control center. Transportation Reporter Adam Tuss reports on concerns it could lead to bigger issues for riders.

You can now pay for your Metro or regional transit ride with an iPhone or Apple Watch. News4’s Adam Tuss reports.