Sunday, December 29, 2024

Travel

Face Masks No Longer Mandatory on DC Circulator and Streetcar

Wearing face masks is now optional when riding the DC Circulator and DC Streetcar, DDOT announced on April 21.

Metrorail Increases Weekend Service for Cherry Blossom Season

As DC's cherry blossoms reach peak bloom, Metro is operating more trains on weekends until mid-April to accommodate more visitors.

Hackers Take Over DC Metro’s Twitter Account, Make Obscene Posts

DC Metro's Twitter account was hacked and used to make obscene posts before it was recovered Monday morning.

Metro Takes Measures, Reduces Service as COVID Rises Among Staff

Metro is taking new health and safety measures and reducing its bus service in the face of the growing omicron variant cases in its workforce.

Metro Starts Bringing 7000-Series Trains Back to Service After Inspection

Metro began the restoration process of its 7000-series trains, putting the first railcar back on tracks last week.

DC Announces Enhancement of Traffic Safety Around Schools

The District has launched a traffic safety campaign to increase safety in school zones, Mayor Muriel Bowser said in a release.

Metro Says Delays Will Continue Through End of Year

DC Metro will continue to offer reduced rail service levels through December 31, according to a statement issued by WMATA.

Metro Extends Reduced Service Levels Through Mid-November

Metrorail will continue to operate at reduced levels until November 15 as the efforts are ongoing to safely restore 7000-series railcars.