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ART & STAR Alerts:
Beginning Monday, June 3 the 21st Street North bridge over I-66 will be open to northbound traffic only for approximately two months due to deck work, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. ART 61 will detour using Langston Blvd. Bus Stops at N Uhle St, N Troy St, and N Scott will be out of service during duration of project.
(6/03 2:00PM)
Top Stories:
Red-light cameras are expanding across Arlington; more to come
Throughout August, violators will receive warning notices; beginning Sept. 1, the owners of vehicles caught on camera running red lights will receive $50 civil citations in the mail.
Fairfax man with visual disability says eliminated bus stops pose a safety concern
However, the bus stops were eliminated as part of a comprehensive service change to the Fairfax Connector in late June. The changes happened following significant analysis and public input, according to the county.
Bigger, stronger, safer: DC's new Douglas Street pedestrian bridge reopens
The bridge’s construction took three years and $17 million to rebuild after it collapsed in June of 2021 after being struck by the load of a large truck.
Northern Virginia OmniRide users to face new schedule, higher fares
The OmniRide Express base fare will also increase from $9 each way to $11 each way; the reduced fare will be $5.50. The monthly unlimited pass will increase from $265 to $285.
Get ready for fun: Metro Fest Celebration at Branch Avenue Station this Saturday
Metro Fest is a community event open to the public at no cost. The event includes arts and crafts, games, entertainment, snacks, water, and Metro-branded giveaways.
Carly Rae Jepsen responsible for highest ridership at Navy Yard Metro since 2019
The 45,000 trips is the highest number of trips since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Metro says overall ridership is up since last year, but still has not reached pre-pandemic levels.
Bike share, scooters break ridership record
Shared micromobility users in the United States and Canada took a record 157 million trips in 2023, according to a report from the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO).
Micromobility ridership up 16% in US cities in 2023
Even as shared bike and scooter rides continue to grow, affordability and limited city resources threaten future success, according to a National Association of City Transportation Officials report.
EPA awards more than $272 million to four mobility projects
The competitive program supports projects that will implement community-driven solutions to the climate crisis, reduce air pollution, advance environmental justice and accelerate the clean energy transition in the U.S.
America is setting micromobility records — but that boom could go bust without public funding
According to the National Association of City Transportation Officials, which compiled the numbers, that increase happened in spite of a fragile micromobility ecosystem in which even popular programs have suddenly shut down.
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