NoVaTransit Headlines September 4, 2025

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Thursday, September 4, 2025

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Metro

WJLA

7News investigates what role National Guard troops are playing at Metro stations
National Guard troops have been patrolling Metro stations for several weeks and 7News looked into what exactly troops are doing and whether it’s helping.

Regional / State

The Zebra
Gregory, the feather-footed pigeon, is talk of the tracks at Alexandria Station

VRE recently shared that a Lahore Pigeon, a domesticated “fancy” breed known for its tuxedo-style plumage and feathered feet, has taken up residence at the station.

The Washington Informer

Union Station at center of Amtrak’s NextGen Acela rollout

Washington’s Union Station is once again in the national spotlight as Amtrak’s long-awaited NextGen Acela service began carrying passengers on the Northeast Corridor. 

The Hill

Opinion: How we are making Union Station safe and beautiful again

The Department of Transportation has owned Union Station since the 1980s.

Loudoun Now

Regional leaders address transportation as continued population growth expected

With the region expected to grow by 1.3 million people in the next 25 years, regional leaders are continuing efforts to shore up and expand infrastructure and transportation projects.

Greater Greater Washington

Opinion: Region’s new transportation plan fails to meet climate goals

The plan does too little to foster the more walkable, bikeable, transit-friendly communities needed to curb emissions from vehicles.

Mass Transit

Why don’t buses go to the Norfolk airport? Transit leaders say they need more drivers.
Before starting any new bus service, the transit authority first wants to erase a shortage of 242 drivers.
Transportation Today
Maryland awards $1.2M in rail grants to improve safety, reliability

The Maryland Department of Transportation recently awarded $1.2 million in inaugural Freight Rail Grant Program grants.

National / International

ArchDaily

Urban mobility as a system: From car-centric to human-centered cities

Design now seeks to prioritize human needs and experiences over vehicular dominance.

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