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Newsby StaffMarch 7, 2025

Transportation Secretary Urges Amtrak, WMATA Leaders to Improve Transportation Safety in D.C.

In a series of letters, Secretary Duffy urged D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner, and WMATA CEO Randy Clarke to prioritize improvements to passenger security, crime reduction, and roadway safety.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2025

WMATA Adding New Bus Stop Signs as Part of Better Bus Network

The agency will start installing new bus stop signs in Virginia, with about 7,000 bus stop signs being replaced by WMATA crews over the next three months in anticipation of the June 29 official Better Bus launch date.

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WMATA bus
Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 4, 2025

WMATA saves $500 million over two years

After two years of committing to financial sustainability, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has reported finding half a billion dollars in savings.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 4, 2025

Biz Briefs: Masabi, New Flyer, Daimler Buses, and More

Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.

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NVTC Bus driving down the street
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 17, 2025

NVTC Adopts Principles For Funding Public Transit

NVTC provided guidance as the region works toward long-term, sustainable funding solutions for transit.

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Newsby StaffDecember 13, 2024

WMATA Budget Proposal Includes Open Payment, Adopts Better Bus Plan

The agency is also calling for longer weekend hours; targeting service increases on the Red, Silver, and Yellow passenger rail hours and more.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 9, 2024

APTA's 'Transit Wrapped' Names Agencies with Top Ridership Gains

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Seattle’s King County Metro, and San Franciso Muni were the top three agencies in terms of ridership growth for agencies with 50 million or more annual trips, while GO Transit topped the list for Canadian agencies.

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WMATA bus
Newsby StaffNovember 22, 2024

D.C. Approves Better Bus Redesign

Planners started the project in 2022 with the goal of making the bus system easier to use, faster, and more reliable.

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Milo Victoria giving his Founders' Award acceptance speech at LIT's 2024 Leadership Summit.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 4, 2024

LIT Names Recipient of This Year’s Founders’ Award

LIT’s first board president, Milo Victoria, is this year’s honoree for his enduring impact on LIT and exceptional service and legacy.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 19, 2024

WMATA Completes New Faregates at Rail Stations

More than 1,200 five-foot-tall gates and taller fences have been installed across all stations. The agency also improved its fare boxes across its bus fleet.

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