NoVaTransit Headlines August 21, 2025

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Thursday, August 21, 2025

NovaTransit Headlines - 2025

Metro

Greater Greater Washington
Opinion: Spending money to go nowhere: Southside Express Lanes should be a Metro extension

To maximize their investment, the region’s governments should shift away from building more and wider roads and instead invest in alternative transportation methods to foster economic growth.

WUSA
Crime stats reviewed as increase in federal patrols continue around transit areas.
Take a look into crime numbers from WMATA as federal patrols increase areas.

DC News Now

Metro not running near Union Station after person struck by train on Wednesday 

Metrorail officials notified commuters that there would be delays and shuttle services in place along the Red Line after a person was struck by a train on Wednesday morning.

Regional / State

Amtrak

Amtrak advances three major east coast rail yard modernization projects

New and upgraded facilities in Boston, New York, and Washington, DC will support modern, state-of-the-art Airo and NextGen Acela trains.

National / International

Spectrum News

Trump administration again threatens MTA funding

MTA officials pushed back, accusing the federal government of retaliation for its refusal to dismantle New York’s congestion pricing program.

SmartCitiesDive

Are intercity buses having a Cinderella moment?

Ridership is on an upswing, and several cities are opening new or refurbished intermodal terminals. 

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