Saturday, April 20, 2024

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DC Parking Enforcement to Fully Return Starting June

Drivers in DC will start facing the risk of getting parking tickets to the full extent on June 1, with the end of pandemic relaxation.

Metro Smartrip Cards From Before 2012 to Be Obsolete Soon

WMATA is upgrading its fare payment system, which means SmarTrip cards issued prior to 2012 will stop working due to their old technology.

Lime Launches Shared Moped Service on District Streets

Lime has rolled out its shared electric mopeds in the District after it was given the green light by the DC Department of Transportation.

Anacostia River Free Boat Tours Return Starting in April

DC's Department of Energy and Environment will resume free educational boat tours of the Anacostia River beginning Thursday, April 1.

DDOT to Repave Many Streets, Sidewalks This Year; Are There Any Near You?

DDOT is planning to start a repaving program in the coming weeks, and released a map of which streets, roads, and sidewalks are included.

Metro Picks Hitachi Rail to Build Next Generation of RailCars

Metro said on Wednesday it has selected Hitachi Rail to produce its 8000-series railcars under a $2.2 billion contract.

Black Lives Matter Plaza Reopens to Vehicle Traffic for First Time

Black Lives Matter Plaza reopened to traffic on March 14, for the first time almost a year after it was established by Mayor Muriel Bowser.

COVID-19 Stimulus Bill Saves Metro From Service Cuts and Layoffs

Metro is likely to scrap plans of service cuts and layoffs proposed in its next budget thanks to the new federal COVID-19 relief bill.