NoVaTransit Headlines September 17, 2025

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Metro

News Release

Metro wins Transit Agency of the Year award from the American Public Transportation Association
This is Metro’s first win in the category in nearly 30 years.

Regional / State

WSET

VDOT offers safety tips as Virginia ranks 21st in rail crossing collisions
The Virginia Department of Transportation is reminding drivers of critical rail safety information to keep travelers safe and help prevent highway-rail crossing incidents.

WTOP

Despite concerns, Fairfax Co. supervisors tout proposed Beltway toll lane extension to cut commutes

Several Fairfax County Supervisors on Tuesday indicated support for a proposal to extend toll lanes through an 11-mile stretch of the Capital Beltway.

WHSV

Brite Bus Transit service emphasizes rider and driver bus safety

The Brite Bus Transit Service continues to provide public transportation throughout the region.

Legislative

FFXnow

Board of Supervisors eyes December for Braddock District special election

A new Braddock District Supervisor could be seated by the end of this calendar year.

Richmond Times-Dispatch (subscription required)

Federal tax bill could take $2.3 billion bite out of Va. revenues

Virginia could lose more than $2.3 billion in budget revenues over three years under the tax-cut package that President Donald Trump signed into law on July 4, driven primarily by tax breaks for business.

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