Expect delay in both directions on Route 42 due to construction on Courthouse Road and Columbia Pike. Thank you for understanding. (9/18 2:30PM)

Red Line Metro station to be closed this weekend The NoMa-Gallaudet U Metro station will be closed on Saturday and Sunday for repairs, officials said. While the station is closed, free shuttle buses will take the trains’ place to ferry people between Union Station and Rhode Island Av. DASH throws block party today to thank riders for record ridership The free event runs from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Leonard “Chick” Armstrong Recreation Center Gymnasium at 25 West Reed Ave. DASH officials said the celebration marks the transit system’s third straight year of unprecedented ridership numbers. Fairfax County announces plans for new bike lanes and crosswalk improvements According to FCDOT, the restriping is scheduled for next year’s repaving season, which typically begins in the spring and ends in November. How many Americans live in walkable neighborhoods? Relatively few residents get to live in the most walkable places, and a majority live in places rated below average or least walkable. The data also shows stark differences among different places. CaBi growth slows amid price hikes, National Guard presence CaBi has now experienced 44 consecutive months of year-over-year monthly ridership increase. While the streak of continued growth survives, August notably experienced the slowest rate of growth since December 2022, resulting in a visible decline in the trajectory of annual ridership through August 2025. Car trips are down, with young people leading the charge The latest Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) data reveals that driving trips are down in the United States, with the trend driven largely by younger people. “On a per capita basis, Americans are still driving less, down 2.3% since 2019,” writes Chris McCahill in the State Smart Transportation Initiative blog. New micromobility study shows 'the cars are going to be alright' Every time a new bike lane is proposed, the same scene plays out: town halls packed with angry residents, headlines warning of gridlock, and accusations that the city is waging a “war on cars.” This resistance, often called bikelash, frames every metre of bike lane as a direct attack on drivers. Metro wins Transit Agency of the Year award from the American Public Transportation Association The APTA Awards recognize organizations and leaders in the public transportation industry in North America who have demonstrated significant leadership, are outstanding role models of excellence, and whose accomplishments and innovations have greatly advanced public transportation over the past three years. Wow, these bus stops are close together! The case for bus stop balancing. When a new bus route is planned, especially when there aren’t existing bus stops, stops are usually placed in a semi-regular interval and aligned with major destinations. However, cities are inherently dynamic places. The best place for the stop now might not be the best place for the stop a year from now.  Extra block of King Street in Alexandria to now be car-free Some residents say this closure of the 200 block of King St. adds more beautiful space for pedestrians. While others argue that this closure only makes parking even worse.

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