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A WMATA train through a chain link fence.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 18, 2025

COG and WMATA Endorse $460M Plan to Modernize Regional Transit

Regional leaders unite behind the DMVMoves plan, calling for annual funding to modernize and improve coordination across the region’s 14 transit systems.

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Five people in business attire lined up shoveling dirt.
Newsby StaffNovember 10, 2025

Amtrak Breaks Ground on Multiple Yard Modernization Projects

New maintenance facilities and other yard upgrades will support state-of-the-art Airo trains set to enter service in 2027.

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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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Newsby StaffMarch 12, 2025

Amtrak Reaches Resolution of Legal Claims for Washington Union Station

The parties entered into a settlement agreement earlier in February. The judge formally ended the case on March 7.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 9, 2023

MTPD, MTD Join Forces to Enhance Public Safety

The partnership will increase police presence and MPD will be the first partner. 

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 25, 2023

Study Reveals Shocking Number of People Who Prefer Public Transport Over Driving

The research investigated over 8,000 peoples’ attitudes in eight major global cities.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 5, 2022

Transportation, Civic Strategy Expert Roos Joins HDR

Kathryn Roos will share her experience with programmatic efforts to help municipal, regional, and private transportation clients develop and implement new programs.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 13, 2022

Washington, D.C. Region’s Metro Orders 95 Xcelsior Buses

Metro serves the Washington DC metropolitan area and provides approximately 79 million annual trips on 136 bus lines.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2019

DC Metro begins testing automatic doors on passenger trains

Automated door opening enhances safety by removing the potential for human error resulting in a “wrong side” door opening.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 11, 2019

DC Trails joins IMG network

The Lorton, Virginia-based operation was founded in 2001.

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