NoVaTransit Headlines September 8, 2025 2.0

Monday, September 8, 2025

Regional / State

ALXnow

Alexandria seeks public feedback on plans for West End transit hub
The City of Alexandria is asking for public feedback on a proposed transit center that will serve as a key transportation hub in the city’s West End.

ARLnow

House of Delegates candidates debate transportation challenges in Arlington
Transportation planning and funding emerged as key issues when two incumbent House of Delegates members faced off against challengers at an Arlington debate.

The Washington Post

13 thoughts from our test ride on Amtrak’s new Acela train
We sent a reporter to try Amtrak’s new high-speed trains on a round-trip ride from D.C. to Philadelphia.

National / International

Metro Magazine

New APTA data shows public transportation drives economic growth

APTA’s new 2025 Public Transportation Fact Book shows ridership reached 7.66 billion trips in 2024.

Spectrum News 1

Former Charlotte council member Bokhari leaves Trump administration after 5 months

Tariq Bokhari said on social media that he is returning to North Carolina after working five months as deputy administrator of the Federal Transit Administration.

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