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Metro Considers Discounting Fares, Eliminating Peak Charges

Metro Considers Discounting Fares, Eliminating Peak Charges

By Brooke DeLucia October 1, 2021

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) recently discussed key fare changes that may take effect in 2022, including eliminating peak traffic fare increases.  Potential fare...

WMATA Study Sparks Hope for New Georgetown Metro Station

WMATA Study Sparks Hope for New Georgetown Metro Station

By Laetitia Haddad September 16, 2021

The long-awaited Georgetown Metro station may finally become a reality after the results of a recent Washington, D.C. transportation study.  The results of the Blue/Orange/Silver Capacity and...

WMATA Arrest Suspension Proposal Sparks Community Pushback

WMATA Arrest Suspension Proposal Sparks Community Pushback

By Paige Kupas August 24, 2021

Community groups are pushing back after the introduction of a proposal that would suspend individuals arrested for certain crimes from using Washington, D.C. public transportation services. The Safety...

YU: Revamp D.C.'s Public Transportation System

YU: Revamp D.C.’s Public Transportation System

By Angela Yu August 6, 2021

One of my first concerns when committing to Georgetown University was whether I could easily travel around the city without a car or the ability to shell out over $30 for each Uber ride.  With...

WMATA Proposed Cuts Would Eliminate Georgetown Bus Routes Unless Funding Is Secured

WMATA Proposed Cuts Would Eliminate Georgetown Bus Routes Unless Funding Is Secured

By Haley McLean March 23, 2021

President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package may help keep bus stops and bus routes that serve the Georgetown neighborhood open despite fiscal year 2022 service cuts proposed by the...

Metro’s Proposed Cuts Reduce Metrorail Service, Eliminate Bus Routes in Georgetown

Metro’s Proposed Cuts Reduce Metrorail Service, Eliminate Bus Routes in Georgetown

By Jo Stephens and Ella Kohler December 4, 2020

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority released a budget proposal that would make drastic cuts to public transportation in Washington, D.C., affecting several bus routes servicing the Georgetown...

Local Bus Routes Preserved After Community Opposition

Local Bus Routes Preserved After Community Opposition

By Clara Grudberg April 14, 2020

After outspoken opposition from students, university workers and administrators, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority reversed plans to eliminate bus routes serving the Georgetown University...

Georgetown Administrators Oppose Bus Route Changes

Georgetown Administrators Oppose Bus Route Changes

By Clara Grudberg February 28, 2020

Georgetown University administrators have joined students and workers in the ongoing opposition against proposed bus service changes to eliminate routes that serve the university. University administrators...

Proposed WMATA Bus Route Cancellations Spark Debate

Proposed WMATA Bus Route Cancellations Spark Debate

By Clara Grudberg February 14, 2020

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has announced a more detailed set of plans to merge and cancel bus routes that serve the Georgetown neighborhood, triggering backlash from students and...

Capital Bikeshare Opens New Docking Station in Burleith

Capital Bikeshare Opens New Docking Station in Burleith

By Grace Buono February 7, 2020

Capital Bikeshare installed a new docking station in Burleith at the beginning of January, expanding transportation options within the neighborhood.  Capital Bikeshare, Washington, D.C.’s citywide...

FILE PHOTO: CAROLINE PAPPAS/THE HOYA | An early Monday morning crash between two cars at the Farragut West resulted in delays on several metro lines during the Monday morning rush-hour commute.

Overnight Metro Crash Causes Monday Delays

By Joshua Gienapp October 11, 2019

Two out of service six-car trains collided outside Farragut West at 12:54 a.m. Oct. 7 causing delays and overcrowding across three Metro lines, as authorities opened an investigation into the incident. The...

CAROLINE PAPPAS/THE HOYA | A proposal that would offer Metro riders an increased number of trains and extended service on the Red and Yellow lines gained initial approval March 14.

Metro Aims to Boost Ridership Through Increased Service

By Meredith Miller March 21, 2019

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority plans to double the number of trains at approximately 12 stations to increase service amid historical lows in Metro ridership. There will be no fare...

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