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Metro's $4.8B budget includes fare hikes, avoids drastic cuts
Metro’s Board of Directors approved a $4.8 billion budget that avoids drastic cuts but includes rate hikes for the transit system that faced a $750 million deficit due to inflation, teleworking and the end of federal pandemic relief funds. General Manager Randy Clarke says there will only be modest changes to service. “There’s a great comeback story going on…
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Metro budget includes fare hike
Metro has been warning about a $750 million budget gap. News4 Transportation Reporter Adam Tuss reports a fare increase will help fill that deficit.
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5 busy Metro Red Line stations to close this summer due to Purple Line construction
Five busy Metrorail stations will close this summer due to construction of the Purple Line light rail, which is almost ready to be tied into the Metro system. From June 1 through June 29, the Glenmont, Wheaton, Forest Glen, Silver Spring and Takoma stations all will be closed. Then from June 30 to Aug. 31, the work zone shrinks a…
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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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Mother of slain 14-year-old reacts to arrest after Metro shooting
The heartbroken mother of a middle school student said she won’t stop fighting for justice after he was shot and killed outside a Metro station. News4’s Walter Morris reports.
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Virginia governor strikes extra funding for Metro from budget
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin amended his proposed budget to put more of the responsibility to close Metro’s budget gap on Northern Virginia. What was thought to be a pledge of extra funding from Richmond for Metro essentially was taken back. “Not shocked, but disappointed,” said Northern Virginia Transportation Commission Chair and Arlington County Board member Matt de Ferranti. In...
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Virginia governor strikes extra funding for Metro
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin made an amendment to his proposed budget putting more of the responsibility to close Metro’s budget gap on Northern Virginia. News4 Transportation Reporter Adam Tuss explains.
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Man hit, killed by train at Stadium-Armory Metro station
What led up to the incident is under investigation. Officials do not believe this was a typical train surfing incident.
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Man hit, killed by train at Stadium-Armory Metro
The victim was trespassing in the train system, and this was not a typical train surfing incident, Metro officials said. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.
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Runners hit the pavement for Cherry Blossom 10-Miler
News4’s Juliana Valencia and Chuck Bell crossed the finish line with 17,000 runners in Washington, D.C.
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Be aware of road closures for the Cherry Blossom 5K & 10-Miler this weekend. Here's the list
Road closures will be in effect this weekend (April 6-7) for the Cherry Blossom 5K and 10-Mile Run, officials say.
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Metro opens early for Sunday's Cherry Blossom 10-Miler. Here are the best stations to use
Metrorail will open two hours early this Sunday for the 2024 Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10-Mile Run, WMATA said. The rail system will open at 5 a.m. to help runners and spectators get to the race, which starts from the grounds of the Washington Monument. The race is accessible from the Blue, Orange and Silver lines. The closest station is…
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Here's a look inside Metro's ‘Fleet of the Future'
News4’s Joseph Olmo checks out the features of Metro’s railcars of the future, which are on display on the National Mall.
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Metro unveils ‘fleet of the future' on National Mall
Metro unveiled an exhibition at the National Mall of the 8000-series rail cars. News4 Transportation Reporter Adam Tuss has the details.
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Sneak Peek: Metro to showcase next-generation trains, buses on National Mall
Out with the old, and in with the new! Metro is set to showcase its newest trains and railcars on the National Mall from March 20 to April 3. At Fleet of the Future Expo, visitors can walk inside a mock-up rail car to experience their future ride on an 8,000-series rail car. The display is not full-size, and it…
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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 fare evasion crackdown: Here's what to expect in DC
Fighting fare evasion is a top priority for Metro, which says riders who don’t pay cost the agency about $40 million per year. Enhanced enforcement against Metro fare evasion began in D.C. on Monday, March 18. The new policies are part of the anti-crime legislation approved by the D.C. Council and signed by Mayor Muriel Bowser earlier this month....