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Washington Metro’s ‘Fleet of the Future’ Expo showcases new train cars

Washington Metro’s ‘Fleet of the Future’ Expo showcases new train cars

by Esther Frances | Apr 2, 2024 | Environment, Featured, Science + Technology, Transportation

WASHINGTON — The Washington Area Metro Transit Authority showcased their new 8000-series train and zero-emissions bus at the Fleet of the Future Expo on the National Mall. Attendees can walk through and explore the train and bus model, which highlight new...
WMATA’s proposed 2025 budget puts some of the DMV’s most vulnerable residents at risk

WMATA’s proposed 2025 budget puts some of the DMV’s most vulnerable residents at risk

by Anastasia Mason and Emma McNamee | Mar 24, 2024 | Featured, Politics, Transportation

It’s taken 72 years for Donald Barrett, who has been blind his entire life, to feel “fully and completely independent,” a success he credits to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s MetroAccess system. “It’s the kind of independence that touches your...
What the infrastructure bill might do for rail transportation in Washington and Idaho

What the infrastructure bill might do for rail transportation in Washington and Idaho

by Julia Shapero | Nov 23, 2021 | Transportation

WASHINGTON – The $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill passed by Congress on Friday will pour billions of dollars into the country’s passenger rail, freight rail and at-grade railroad crossings, helping to replace outdated rail equipment and improve safety and mobility...
DHS Races to get Vaccinated before Thanksgiving Travel Season

DHS Races to get Vaccinated before Thanksgiving Travel Season

by Isabel Miller | Sep 30, 2021 | Featured, Transportation

WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security are looking to work with employees to get vaccinated or receive an approved exemption prior to Thanksgiving when President Biden’s executive order for federal employees...
Transportation improvements taking shape under Biden administration

Transportation improvements taking shape under Biden administration

by Jay Silver | Feb 10, 2021 | Featured, Transportation

WASHINGTON — Regional transportation officials hope a $2 trillion infrastructure plan proposed by President Joe Biden’s administration will provide money to help them realize plans to increase the number of electric buses, ramp up road and bridge repairs and...
Airlines make massive job cuts as coronavirus relief expires

Airlines make massive job cuts as coronavirus relief expires

by Alicia Diaz | Oct 1, 2020 | Coronavirus, Economy, Featured, Transportation

WASHINGTON — American Airlines and United Airlines furloughed more than 30,000 employees Thursday after the Payroll Support Program, which provided $25 billion in coronavirus relief funding to the airline industry, expired.   American Airlines CEO Doug...
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