NEWS & EVENTS
Read about what’s happening in today’s news that affects your daily commute. We’ve consolidated a collection of the latest articles about transportation and commuter related trends and challenges faced by Washington area commuters. Be sure to check back on a regular basis to keep tabs on the most up to date news.
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Find out about upcoming events that pertain to commuting in the Washington metropolitan region and read recent Commuter Connections press releases.
- Metro announces three-year capital construction plans, including Red Line station closures this summer
- Construction begins on new sidewalk along east side of Chain Bridge Road in Fairfax City
- Design work on southern GW Parkway and Mount Vernon Trail upgrades can begin
- Fairfax City sticks with plan for George Snyder Trail after debating alternatives
- Plans to upgrade East Falls Church bus loop move forward
- New bike and walking path opens near Vienna Metro station
- Columbia Pike road repair project a disruptive but necessary nuisance in Arlington Co
- Metro shutting down part of Red Line in downtown DC for 2 weeks in December
- Ahead of schedule: Metro wraps up Green Line work early, stations to reopen Saturday
- Laurel MARC station to close for 10 weeks for platform replacement
- Bottleneck buster? Express Lanes extension to Fredericksburg on I-95 in Virginia set to open Thursday
- $25 million grant to tie trails from DC to Largo Town Center
- 2 Orange Line stations reopen, Metro moves on to Green Line construction
- I-95 express lane extension expected to reduce congestion
- Demolition work finally begins at infamous ‘Dave Thomas Circle’ in DC
- Metro to temporarily close 4 Green Line stations for major construction
- Orange Line delays begin Friday with start of Metro summer construction
- Drivers can expect delays on northern end of GW Parkway due to construction
- Part of Metro’s construction plans on Orange, Green and Silver lines begin next month
- Paving on part of Capital Beltway in Md. to start week of April 23
- Major road work for section of GW Parkway begins next week
- Guardrails installed on US-15 in Frederick after deadly tanker fire
- Week-long work zone on US-50 in Maryland could hamper commuters
- GW Parkway construction near entering next phase, which will shut down southbound lanes
- Work zones to affect traffic on the Beltway and Chain Bridge Road
- Construction to begin on pedestrian bridge that collapsed on DC-295
- Part of Columbia Pike near Arlington National Cemetery to close starting Monday
- Metro reopens entrance at L’Enfant Plaza Station after months long construction
- Route 29 widening construction in Fairfax Co. to start this spring
2024 Press Release
2023 Press Releases
- Hundreds of thousands in D.C. area eligible for commuter benefits being offered by Commuter Connections right now
- The D.C. metro area will be showing its love for the planet tomorrow, as residents pledge to go car free on September 22
- Join the movement towards a greener future, take the pledge and go car free with Commuter Connections
- Registration now open for Car Free Day 2023: Improve your commute, save money on gas and parking
- Commuter Connections recognizes three employers for innovation and supporting commuter alternative programs
- Gearing Up: DC area Bike to Work Day 2023 when thousands will participate in free, eco-friendly annual event
- Just one week away but Bike to Work Day 2023 Registration is still Open. Join the Fun
- Ready to Roll: Bike to Work Day 2023 Registration Now Open
2022 Press Releases
-
Survey highlights telework explosion' and other regional commuting trends since pandemic onset
- Car Free Day 2022 Registration Opens: Take Your Foot off the Gas and Take the Pledge to go Car Free
- Commuter Connections awards employers for innovation and excellence in commuter benefits programs
- Commuter Connections offers relief from high gas prices
2021 Press Releases
- Take Your Foot off the Gas and Take the Free Pledge: Car Free Day 2021 Registration Open!
- Commuter Connections honors employers for excellence and innovation in commute alternative programs
- Bike to Work Day is Back in 2021
- Early registration for Bike to Work Day 2021 is now open
2020 Press Releases
- Pledge to go car free on September 22 by telewoTake Your Foot off the Gas and Take the Free Pledge: Car Free Day 2021 Registration Open!rking, biking, walking, and more
- Commuter Connections recognizes three employers for excellence in commute alternative programs
- Commuter Connections offers new resources for area employees during transition back to the workplace
2019 Press Releases
- Commuters are driving alone less, taking transit and teleworking more
- Commuter Connections and American Lung Association urge drivers to go car-free on September 22, 2017
- Commuter Connections and University of Maryland launch incenTrip app
- Drop your keys for Car Free Days—Take the free pledge today!
- Commuter Connections recognizes employers for making commuting easy
- Bigger and better: 18,000 turn out for Bike to Work Day
- Commuter Connections helps commuters during Metro shutdown
- D.C. region gears up for a record-breaking Bike to Work Day
- Looking Ahead to Summer (Mentions Bike to Work Day)
- Annual Bike to Work Day Planned for May 17
- Save Some Cash on Commuting: Register for Bike to Work Day!
- Registration for Bike to Work Day is open
2018 Press Releases
- New Commuter Connections Bicycle Route Finder makes cycling in D.C. region easier
- Don’t miss out on great Car Free Day prizes
- Commute to a healthier lifestyle on Car Free Days, September 21 and 22
- Drop Your Car Keys for a Day or Two! Take the Pledge to Go Car Free on September 21 and 22
- Commuter Connections honors employers for commitment to better commutes
- Despite rainy weather, thousands of commuters participate in Bike to Work Day
- Bike to Work Day Press Release: Pedal to help Metro DC Win ‘Nation’s Fittest Region’
- Celebrate spring by registering for Bike to Work Day 2018
2017 Press Releases
- New Rewards Program Gives Commuters Information to Avoid Traffic Delays and Congestion
- More than 7,000 have already pledged to go car-free on September 22 09-20-2017
- More than 3,000 Take the Car Free Day Pledge for September 22; Join Them and Win Great Prizes!
- Commuter Connections and American Lung Association Urge Drivers to go Car-Free on September 22, 2017
- Area employers recognized for innovative and sustainable commuter programs 06-22-2017
- Bike to Work Day Breaks Records in Metropolitan Washington 05-22-2017
- 85 Pit Stops Around Metropolitan Washington Gear Up to Host Thousands of Area Bike to Work Day Participants 05-18-2017
- Bike to Work Day Plans Support for First-Time Bicycle Commuters 05-05-2017
- Registration Opens for Bike to Work Day 2017 03-20-2017
- Commuter Connections Provides Area Commuters with Options for Navigating Metro’s SafeTrack and Winter Weather 01-26-2017
- Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Transportation Survey
- ‘We’re still hanging on!’: Businesses and residents in Silver Spring on the continued Purple Line construction
- Budget shortfalls cause WMATA to raise fares, lower wages
- Fines, arrests take effect for Metro fare evaders in DC
- Md. leaders push $1.2 billion in taxes, tolls and fees to avoid cuts
- Loudoun County Supervisors Continue Debate Over Fare-Free Bus Rides
- Metro fare evaders in D.C. face fines and arrests starting Monday
- Plans to redevelop DC's Union Station take another step forward
- Thousands fined for driving, parking in DC’s bus lanes
- 14 years and 169 bathrooms later: You can now really ‘go' at Metro
- Vehicle charging company plugs into Prince George’s Co. with new plant, HQ move
- DC to offer some residents up to $2,000 to buy an e-bike
- City Council wants to expand dockless mobility options in Alexandria’s poorest areas
- Speed limits likely to be cut on more Arlington roadways
- Investigation ongoing into cause of fractured train part that caused Metro evacuation
- New VRE station in Crystal City to get new source of funding
- Fairfax officials seek regional funds for bike-share expansion
- Short-term parking is free in Hyattsville, if you don’t abuse it
- Washington region employers will compete on transit ridership this spring. Is yours on board?
- The future of Union Station includes new destinations
- Fairfax Connector bus service to resume Friday
- PHOTOS: Take a peek into Metro’s ‘Fleet of the Future’
- Fairfax Connector workers’ union reaches agreement with Transdev that would end 2-week strike
- Proposed Alexandria budget includes $5.25 million for road repaving this year
- Metro increasing special police officer patrols on buses, trains
- Purple Line, delayed until 2027, needs another $425 million infusion
- Fairfax County offering free Capital Bikeshare rides amid Fairfax Connector strike
- Fairfax Connector bus service remains suspended following Sunday negotiations, union says workers have lost healthcare
- Maryland's Purple Line delayed again, cost approaches $10B
- Virginia Senate adds Metro funding to budget
- Metro ordered by safety commission to amend train operator testing practices
- The reviled electric scooter is back. Does it deserve a second chance?
- Rehabilitation planned for Dulles Toll Road bridge over Route 123 in Tysons
- Fairfax Connector says bus system will be suspended for seventh day due to strike
- Metro may raise fares, close stations as they face $750M budget deficit
- Fairfax Connector strike will enter sixth day after fruitless negotiations between union, contractor
- WMATA beefs up security on trains, buses
- Fairfax Connector strike enters its fifth day, bus service still suspended
- Miller: Increased fines and cameras about safety, not revenue
- Alexandria seeking Department of Transportation funding to improve Seminary Road at Mark Center
- Mount Vernon Trail widening project to take a small step forward, with construction still two years away
- Could all of Prince George’s County’s speed cameras be going dark next week?
- Metro sign program expansion aims to make bus, rail navigation easier for riders
- Northern Virginia bus workers walk off the job as new contract negotiations stall
- Wrangling in Virginia leaves local funding for Metro stalled — not derailed
- Va. Senate budget scraps Metro funding, arena — setting up battle with House
- Virginia Senate Budget Omits Metro Funding, Arena Deal As Northern Virginia Leaders Gear Up For Negotiations
- How will WMATA avoid crisis and cover costs for the next couple years?
- Cameras to be installed on DC school buses to identify passing cars
- Fairfax County to bring bicycle parking standards up to speed
- County board urges VDOT to address I-495 NEXT concerns after being left on ‘read’
- With federal employees staying remote, Metro seeks dedicated funding
- Metro warns of future budget issues despite additional funding for this year
- Van Dorn and Franconia-Springfield Metro closures planned next year
- Harsher penalties, civil suits possible for speeding drivers in DC under newly passed bill
- Metro GM’s proposed budget won’t call for dramatic service cuts, station closures
- Rapid Bus System Central to U.S. 1 Revitalization
- Five Red Line stations will close this summer to link Metro with Purple Line
- Metrorail's safety audit reveals power system concerns
- VDOT proposes several changes to make Glebe Road safer between Columbia Pike and I-66
- Real-time Metrobus performance tracking now available on MetroPulse
- D.C. passed a bill to crack down on speeding. Here’s how it will work.
- WMATA: Extended Metro Line closures expected this summer
- Nearly $11 million in federal funding allocated to improve pedestrian safety in Prince George's County
- New funding pledges spell hope for Metro, but fare hike still likely
- Metro counting on additional $130 million a year in funding from state, N.Va.
- Metro is likely to avoid extreme cuts. But expect higher fares.
- DC offers Metro millions to help avoid ‘approaching the financial cliff’ with dramatic service cuts
- Loudoun County to charge for EV charging at 2 parking garages
- W&OD Trail to close next month as Sparrow Pond restoration work continues
- Best and worst times for morning commuters to leave the house in and around DC
- In DC, working from home isn’t about the comfy pants — it’s about the commute
- Maryland’s transportation budget is in bad shape. Soon the roads you drive on could be, too
- Parking rates along Rosslyn-Ballston and Route 1 corridors could change this March
- Alexandria bans right on red in corridor with ‘history of pedestrian crashes’
- Metro wants to run trains at faster speeds, bring back automation
- Fines may be going way up for speeding in a Maryland work zone
- Virginia bill aims to move speed cameras beyond schools, work zones
- D.C. To Start Fining Drivers In Bus-Only Lanes Starting Jan. 29
- Bird to continue e-scooter operations in Fairfax despite bankruptcy filing
- VRE fares to increase by 5%; free rides will be extended to anyone under 18
- Southbound lanes still closed on Route 29 in Montgomery Co. due to Sunday water main break — when will the road reopen?
- Youngkin signals support for Metro boost as Democrats file arena bills
- New tool allows Metro customers to get personalized ridership report
- D.C. passes new traffic penalties in reckless driving crackdown
- Maryland gets $15 million grant to install 58 new electric vehicle charging stations
- VDOT says overcharging issues with the EZ Pass Flex System on I-66 outside the beltway have improved
- New traffic pattern on GW Parkway to last through 2025
- Fairfax Connector workers authorize strike as contract negotiations continue
- NTSB says Metro missed chances to address wheel problem in 2021 derailment
- New wintry weather rules may prompt drivers to steer clear of GW Parkway
- Metro’s Red Line construction ends early with normal service resuming Saturday
- County Board slated to accept $7M grant to get people to consider driving alternatives
- WMATA Reinstates Auto Doors on Red Line
- Metro riders line up for shuttle buses as maintenance begins for Red Line
- DC riders to be refunded close to $90K after ‘improper notice’ on scooter parking fines
- DC to begin bus lane enforcement Nov. 15
- DMV kicks off fall Street Smart campaign as darker days loom ahead
- Phenomenal’: DC-area drivers notice gas prices have dropped 10 straight weeks
- What to expect on DC’s roads after Thanksgiving
- DC adds speed cameras to many new locations in safety push
- Md. commuters urged to weigh in on the future of I-270 and American Legion Bridge
- How this weekend’s clock change can affect your driving
- New bike and walking path opens near Vienna Metro station
- Self-driving cars were tested in I-395 Express Lanes. Here's how it went
- Metro service still impacted days after train derailment near Reagan National Airport
- More Capital Bikeshare stations slated for Innovation Center Metro station area
- Drivers who fail to stop for Arlington pedestrians in the crosswalk could face $500 fine
- Look out for others during Bicyclist and Pedestrian Awareness Month
- New habits are making more commutes miserable
- All is not lost: Metro revises lost-and-found policy
- DC Council makes e-bike subsidies available for residents
- DC delays implementing fines for using bus lanes, extends warning period indefinitely
- Capital Bikeshare hits record high use in Alexandria this year
- Metro is testing new signs aimed at making the rail system less confusing for riders
- Metro delays full switch to automated trains until next year
- Metro is testing new signage to help riders get around D.C. region
- Montgomery Co. Council votes to ban right turns on red at some intersections
- So far, so good for express lanes extension?
- Freeway frenzy on I-395 persists amid years-long delay in updating DC signs
- Am I on the wrong train? Where am I? Metro to pilot more user-friendly signage
- Metro to add more rail service amid ridership increase
- HOV enforcement ramps up on I-66 outside the Capital Beltway in Virginia
- Honk!: DC area ranks high for confrontational drivers
- What is ‘slugging’ and why are more Va. commuters doing it?
- Many drivers despise these Bethesda bike lanes. But are they slowing drivers down?
- Part of GW Parkway reopens after crews remove 500 tons of debris following Saturday’s storm
- Metro starts warning period before fining drivers in bus lanes
- Metro rolls out new, higher fare gates in attempt to curb gate jumpers
- Metro adding lights at some bus stops to help rail riders catch their bus
- Metro fare evasion criminalized in Loudoun County
- MCDOT Honored for Helping Businesses Create Alternative Options for Commuters
- Slow down or say cheese: 2 speed cameras installed in Frederick
- Metro adds new cashless options for parking payment in ‘fare modernization’ effort
- Where are the best places to live without a car in the DC region?
- Back on the bus: Montgomery County sees bump in Ride On numbers
- ‘This is my stop’: MetroHero hands conductor’s hat to new WMATA commuters, watchdogs
- ‘High-risk drivers’ could be receiving messages from DC. Will it prevent crashes?
- Bus-ted! DC drivers to soon face fines for using bus lanes
- Take Metro’s Red Line? You’ll now see more frequent trains
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