Posts tagged Wmata
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For WMATA to make the biggest impact, it should think beyond just Metrorail
Back in August, we covered the possibility of a Blue Line Loop that would run in a ring around the region. Pretty cool, but also pretty pricey: $35 billion, to be exact. What if WMATA broke off some of that money for MARC and VRE? Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA GM discusses budget shortfall and service cuts with DC leaders
WMATA’s General Manager meets with DC leaders to discuss the agency’s financial crisis. Prince George’s County Council passed a bill that requires surveillance in certain types of residential properties. DC launches a new battery recycling program. Keep reading…
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Want a lift? How about three? Metro’s elevators leave some riders behind
Metro has elevators in all 98 of its stations, which is a huge win for mobility justice that sets the system apart from its peers. There’s a “but,” though: some of the most crucial stations are still very hard to navigate by wheelchair, and when elevators go out, wheelchair users are left without options. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Dulles Metro station hits one million passengers
Dulles International Airport Metro station records one million passengers since opening. Bus reliability in DC declines due to increased traffic congestion. 100% affordable housing development proposed for DC’s Navy Yard. Keep reading…
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Loose brake bolts might have caused a Metro train derailment
A brake disc came off an older Metrorail train and derailed a newer 7000-series train traveling behind it in late September. Metro is now focused on identifying cars with loose brake bolts, but why didn’t routine inspections pick up on the issue earlier? Keep reading…
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Transit in the Washington region has a future, if we plan for it
The pandemic dealt Metro a huge blow, but ridership can bounce back. Cultivating more rail and bus users will require local funding and adaptation to new normal travel patterns. Keep reading…
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The path to one million Metro rides a day starts with service enhancements
Achieving the targeted one million Metrorail trips per day will require a new era of operational and service enhancements. This is part 8 in a series about how DC can achieve its Vision Zero and climate goals, with parts 7 - 9 highlighting the role of our regional transit rail system, Metrorail, in achieving those goals. Keep reading…
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Hot enough for ya? Metro’s mystery buildings & other ways to keep riders cool
Washington area riders are suffering from record-breaking heat. We bring you a timely explainer about how Metro tries to keep riders cool, and how the system may evolve. Keep reading…
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The case for rider joy
Kai Hall, GGWash’s policy officer, argues that transit and local leaders should pursue rider joy as a visionary long-term strategy to build cultural, political, and financial support for transit. Keep reading…
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Is WMATA planning a Bloop-er?
WMATA’s new Metrorail expansion concepts are rooted in a deeply flawed planning process, argues David Edmondson. Here’s how it could be better. Keep reading…