Celebrate Car Free Day on Sept. 22
On Tuesday, September 22, leave your cars – and cares – behind as you celebrate the DC metro area’s second annual Car Free Day. As you walk, run, bike or blade (or ride Metro, of course) and see Washington from a different perspective, you’ll also see how your …
Decades of studies, debate and meetings have finally resulted in a major decision for the fabled purple line. Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley has officially announced that the purple line will be a light rail system connecting New Carrollton and Bethesda metro stations through Silver Spring. This is an important step toward uniting two portions of suburban Washington that are currently disconnected by the red line.
For years, there were discussion about whether …
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Metro is interested in making improvements to the system that will enhance the subway riding experience for pedestrians and cyclists. Already, Metro has identified $45 million in system updates specifically targeting bicycle and pedestrian riders.
To ensure they’re planning the right changes, Metro is holding a public forum to hear directly from bicyclists and pedestrians about their vision for a better Metro.
Over the last five years, biking to Metro stations during the …
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Unfortunately, my employer doesn’t automatically put money on my Metro Smart Card for public transportation, so I’m excited that now CVS and Giant are allowing card holders to add money to the card in their stores. This is a major change for bus riders and anyone who hates standing in line behind tourists in the metro.
You can find a list of participating stores on Metro’s website. CVS already has a …
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The first wave of money from the stimulus bill has arrived for Metro. The $17.7 million has already been allocated to track improvements, chemical detection systems, fare machine upgrades and a new Metro sales center.
This is a drop in the bucket for Metro’s stimulus expectations. A full $200 million was initially dedicated to public transportation improvements in DC. Applications for the remaining funds are currently being reviewed and finalized.
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