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A snowy bridge construction staging zone.
Newsby StaffApril 30, 2026

USDOT Reboots Key Bridge Contract, Expands Infrastructure Funding Nationwide

Maryland to rebid major bridge contract as the Build America Bureau commits $20 million to accelerate project planning and public-private partnerships across 17 states.

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Five different gold commemorative Smart Trip card designs.
Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2026

WMATA Proposes Revised FY2027 Budget as System Marks 50 Years of Service

Updated financial plan reflects ridership growth and cost controls as the Washington region’s transit system celebrates five decades of operations.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 7, 2026

WMATA Taps Developer for Capitol Heights TOD Project

The project builds on a $17 million commitment from the state of Maryland toward transit and site infrastructure improvements at Capitol Heights station, announced in 2024.

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Light trails of a passenger train passing by a station at night.
Newsby StaffDecember 15, 2025

WMATA Board Adopts Updated Strategic Transformation Plan and Reviews New Budget Proposal

A new strategy and budget proposal position the agency to improve service, invest in modernization, and strengthen the region’s transit future.

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WMATA buses at a bus depot.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 4, 2025

New Carrollton Station Breaks Ground on 364-Unit Affordable Housing Development

Construction begins on a New Carrollton affordable housing project, starting with 112 senior homes, as transit-oriented development builds out.

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Rides on a public transit bus.
Newsby Elora HaynesDecember 1, 2025

Transit Agencies Turn Commemoration into Action for Rosa Parks Day

From DART tribute buses to fare-free rides across participating states, agencies celebrate Dec. 1, linking transit equity to Rosa Parks’ legacy.

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A blue and white graphic with a map of the SCMAGLEV study area in between Baltimore and Washington D.C.
Newsby StaffAugust 1, 2025

Federal Railroad Administration Cancels Grant Funds for Maryland’s SCMAGLEV Rail Project

Approximately $26 million in grants were pulled from the project, citing delays, cost overruns, and unresolvable federal agency impacts.

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A red Maryland Transit Administration bus on the street.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 22, 2025

Maryland Transit Administration Launches New Customer Experience Action Plan

Maryland’s Customer Experience Plan outlines systemwide upgrades shaped by rider feedback to enhance transit reliability and experience.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 17, 2024

Montgomery County Breaks Ground on Renewable Energy-Powered Transit Depot

The County operates the second-largest bus fleet in the Washington, D.C. region. Its David F. Bone Equipment Maintenance and Transit Operations Center is a major depot within Ride On Montgomery's network and the fifth largest County-owned energy consumer.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 20, 2024

STV Supports Montgomery County's ZEB Transition Plan

Developed in partnership with Montgomery County Department of Transportation, the master plan identifies the county’s existing infrastructure assets, technology options, and potential federal and state funding opportunities for MCDOT to pursue.

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