As it struggles with issues ranging from passenger safety to aging infrastructure to cash flow, Metro is rolling out a new sustainability agenda designed to reduce its carbon footprint and soften its environmental impact.
Metro Roundup: A Bridge Collapse, a Fence Fight and a New Start
Metro can’t seem the catch a break from week to week. Despite the positive news at the beginning of the week with the debut of the transit agency’s latest set of rail cars, Wednesday saw major delays following a bridge collapse.
Riders Like Metro’s New 7000-Series Train
Metro has a new train on the tracks and it’s all people can talk about.
Metro Roundup: The Return of ATO, a Power Scare and New Clues In Investigation
Metro finally made it through a week with barely any issues. This week’s one major problem, a power outage that affected much of the District, was no fault of the transit system.
Metro Roundup: Single-Tracking Delays, the Purple Line and Possible Tax Increases
Good Friday turned into a very bad Friday for Metro.
Van Hollen Campaign Raises $1 Million in 4 Weeks
The Van Hollen for Senate Campaign announced Wednesday that it has raised $1 million in the first four weeks of Rep. Chris Van Hollen’s, D-Kensington, campaign for Sen. Barbara Mikulski’s seat.
Metro Roundup: New Cars, Leaking Water and Safety Concerns
This week Metro saw its share of highs and lows. Although the transit agency announced the debut date for its new cars, it also faced criticism about worker and passenger safety following a slew of incidents.
Metro Roundup: Death, Rifts and Money Problems
WASHINGTON–Metro’s week was anything but good. The transit agency faced a tough few days, during which it suspended its search for a new leader, asked its board for permission to obtain a big loan and saw a police-involved fatality.