Transportation

Transportation should be safe, reliable, affordable, and convenient for everybody. Engaging with regional leaders through our Capital Region Transportation Forum and our involvement in initiatives like DMVMoves are examples of how we are engaging communities on top transportation issues our region faces.

MWCOG, WMATA launch
DMVMoves Initiative

During a joint Board of Directors meeting hosted by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro), officials from the two organizations announced a historic regional planning initiative called DMVMoves.

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MARC, VRE unviel ticket-sharing agreement for easier transfers

The D.C. region’s two commuter rail services announced Thursday they are bringing back a ticket-sharing agreement, making train travel between Maryland and Virginia a little smoother for passengers.
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Proposals for construction, inspection oversight for new Key Bridge now being accepted

The Maryland Transportation Authority is inviting firms providing construction management and inspection services to submit proposals for the Francis Scott Key rebuild project.
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VDOT cautions people of fraudulent text scams

Four Red Line stations are reopening in Maryland next week after months of renovations. Glenmont, Wheaton and Forest Glen stations will all fully reopen and the Silver Spring station will partially reopen on Sept. 1 after closing for track work and more at the beginning of June.
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Maryland officials release timeline, cost estimate, for rebuilding bridge

May 4, 2024

Maryland plans to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge in just over four years at an estimated cost between $1.7 billion and $1.9 billion.

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Virginia faces Amtrak funding cuts despite record ridership

June 27, 2024

The proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriations Act from the House Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development includes $1.6 million in cuts to transportation.

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Maryland and Virginia debate expanding Beltway express lanes

June 13, 2024

The Potomac River is very much so the dividing line, and right in the middle of the tension is the Wilson Bridge. Some officials say there’s enough space on top of the bridge to make major changes, but not everyone is sold.

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