NoVaTransit Headlines September 19, 2025

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Friday, September 19, 2025

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Metro

DC News Now
Red Line Metro station to be closed this weekend

While the station is closed, free shuttle buses will take the trains’ place to ferry people between Union Station and Rhode Island Av.

Regional / State

ALXnow

DASH throws block party today to thank riders for record ridership

“This is our way of saying thank you for another record-breaking year and for being part of the DASH family,” organizers posted on the DASH Bus Facebook page.

FFXnow
Supervisors back VDOT on Southside Express Lanes, but Md. may have final say

Fairfax supervisors on Tuesday (Sept. 16) informally confirmed their support of the Interstate 495 Southside Express Lanes project as it moves toward a make-or-break regional vote next month.

ALXnow
Students voice strong opposition to DASH bus proposal in survey results

The survey revealed current transportation patterns among high school students.

The Connection

Transportation officials highlight plans to keep Mount Vernon moving

Attendees talked about express lanes, the Richmond Highway widening project and the future Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system that has been eyed for years by local officials.

Greater Greater Washington
CaBi growth slows amid price hikes, National Guard presence
Since the pandemic, Capital Bikeshare (CaBi) has been booming. 

National / International

SmartCitiesDive

More federal funding, public outreach among US transit leaders’ priorities

The American Public Transportation Association is calling for nearly $30 billion more for public transit and $28 billion more for passenger rail in the next surface transportation authorization.

Streetsblog USA

How many Americans live in walkable neighborhoods?

This new interactive walkability index is an attempt to answer that question and we invite you to explore it. 

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