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Get There Archive: Metro

Metro issues statement on SmartBenefits

The transit authority issued a formal announcement Monday confirming the news that had trickled out Wednesday and Thursday: The changes in the SmartBenefits program have been postponed. SmartBenefits seminars that were to have explained the changes to confused employers so they could explain them to their confused employees have been canceled. "Federal and private employers will receive formal notifications of any further changes," the Metro statement said. The transit authority is asking the IRS for a year's extension on implementing the new system for giving out and monitoring the benefit money. While Metro did the right thing in postponing the changes that baffled many thousands of SmarTrip card users, this whole episode was just plain weird....

By Robert Thomson  |  November 23, 2009; 5:19 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
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Lengthy repairs for Dupont Circle escalators

Hi, Dr. Gridlock: What up with the Dupont Circle north entrance escalators? Only one of the three has been functional for like a million years (okay, a month and a half). Travis W. Montgomery The District There are always some broken escalators in the Metro system, but the ones I'm getting the most complaints about right now are the unmoving moving staircases at the Q Street NW exit for the Red Line's Dupont Circle Station. This is a heavily used station on Metro's most heavily used line. Relatively few people want to walk up these escalators, even when they're working.The ride up is quite lengthy, giving passengers plenty of time to scan the lines from Walt Whitman etched on the vertiginous heights at the station's mouth. So when more than one escalator is out -- as has been the case for over a month -- thousands of people notice. In...

By Robert Thomson  |  November 23, 2009; 8:06 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (6)
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Metro to postpone SmartBenefit changes

The changes that would have affected transit benefits for many thousands of riders will be delayed for a year, according to Metro officials. The revisions, which caused widespread confusion among riders and among the employers responsible for administering the benefits, were to take effect in January. Metro General Manager John B. Catoe Jr. had signaled that the transit authority was rethinking whether to go ahead. During an online chat Nov. 6 on Metro's Web site, he said: "Over the past couple of weeks, we have heard a lot of comments from customers about this change in SmartBenefits. I've decided that we need to rethink the changes that we are making." This morning, the iMetro blog reported that Catoe had said at a Wednesday night meeting in Prince George's County that the changes would be postponed. The transit authority said the changes were necessary to comply with IRS guidelines on how...

By Robert Thomson  |  November 19, 2009; 11:15 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (8)
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See Veterans Day transit schedules

Metro has put out a roundup not only of its schedule for Wednesday but also of the various transit systems around our region. See that schedule here. This is Metro's own schedule for the Veterans Day holiday: -- Metrorail will operate on a modified Saturday schedule (5 a.m. to midnight). -- Metrobus will operate on a weekday schedule. -- MetroAccess will operate on a Saturday schedule (5 a.m. to midnight).-- Parking at all transit authority-operated lots will be free. -- Reduced transit fares will be in effect all day. -- Bicycles will be allowed on Metrorail. Metro managers say they are reviewing whether they need to modify some of the holiday service schedules. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's are among the easier ones. Most people have them off. Columbus Day and Veterans Day are more difficult, because some people are off and some work. Do you think there's too much...

By Robert Thomson  |  November 10, 2009; 2:44 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (5)
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Today's read: Senators call for Metro investigation

They want federal probe of potential safety lapses. And Metro board Chairman Jim Graham said the transit agency's safety chief was "out of order" when she denied access to the monitors from the Tri-State Oversight Committee, who sought to ensure that Metro was following worker safety rules. (Lena H. Sun and Joe Stephens) Walking in Washington. Cities that came of age in the post-World War II era, when the car was king, are far more dangerous places to walk than Washington, says a study by Transportation for America, an advocacy group. Boom areas including Orlando, Tampa-St. Petersburg, Houston, Atlanta, Las Vegas and Phoenix ranked among the 20 worst for walkers. Cities of the horse-and-buggy era are better places for traveling safely on foot. (Ashley Halsey III)...

By Robert Thomson  |  November 10, 2009; 7:29 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
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Catoe comments on SmartBenefit changes

Metro General Manager John B. Catoe just finished his noontime chat on Metro's Web site, and it included this interesting comment about the planned changes in the SmartBenefits program. Catoe says he's heard plenty of rider questions about the changes, and "we need to rethink the changes that we are making." Arlington, VA: Good afternoon - I have a question regarding the upcoming changes to SmartBenefits. Do we know yet what will happen to the current balances on our SmarTrip cards? For instance, if I have a $100 balance on the card beginning Jan 1, what "purse" will that money go into?Thank you! Reply [from Catoe]: Hi Arlington. I see a few questions about SmartBenefits here in the queue. Over the past couple of weeks, we have heard a lot of comments from customers about this change in SmartBenefits. I've decided that we need to rethink the changes that we...

By Robert Thomson  |  November 6, 2009; 1:10 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (6)
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WMATA: Recharge your SmarTrip at Giant stores, washingtonpost.com editors , November 6, 2009
Metrorail extension will close Tysons service roads, Robert Thomson , November 6, 2009
Metrobus upgrading Route 7 service, Robert Thomson , November 5, 2009
Many Metro problems during morning rush, Robert Thomson , November 4, 2009
Today's read: Metro struggling with money gap, Robert Thomson , November 3, 2009
Today's read: SmartBenefit program changes, Robert Thomson , October 28, 2009
These SmartBenefit changes are baffling, Robert Thomson , October 27, 2009
Census survey: It's a long, lonely commute , Robert Thomson , October 27, 2009
Is this train jerky, or is it just me?, Robert Thomson , October 23, 2009
Today's read: Metro to test safety software, Robert Thomson , October 23, 2009
Headaches on the horizon, Robert Thomson , October 22, 2009
Metro adding service for Monday night football, Robert Thomson , October 22, 2009
Metro urged to avoid service cuts, find more money, Robert Thomson , October 22, 2009
Metro leaders talk with Northern Virginians tonight, Robert Thomson , October 21, 2009
Today's Read: Metro looking for support, acceptance, Robert Thomson , October 20, 2009
Getting a New Wireless Signal in Metro Today?, Robert Thomson , October 16, 2009
More Cell Phones in More Stations, Robert Thomson , October 15, 2009
Metro Invites Public to Forums, Robert Thomson , October 15, 2009
Reporter's Query: How's Your Metrorail Ride?, Robert Thomson , October 14, 2009
Today's Read: Driving by the Book, Robert Thomson , October 14, 2009
Headaches on the Horizon, Michael Bolden , October 12, 2009
Metro Maintenance on Schedule, Michael Bolden , October 12, 2009
The Weekend and Beyond, Ashley Halsey , October 9, 2009
Headaches on the Horizon, Michael Bolden , October 8, 2009
Headaches on the Horizon, Michael Bolden , October 7, 2009
Normal Service Resumes on the Red Line, Mike McPhate , October 6, 2009
Metrorail Weekend Delays Start Friday Night, Robert Thomson , October 1, 2009
Traffic Alert: Afternoon Game at Nationals Park, Robert Thomson , September 30, 2009
Getting to U2 Concert Tonight at FedEx, Robert Thomson , September 29, 2009
Metro Announces October Work Schedule, Robert Thomson , September 28, 2009
Today's Read: A Weekend of Transportation Stories, Robert Thomson , September 28, 2009
Today's Read: Metro Renews Catoe Contract, Robert Thomson , September 25, 2009
Poll: What's Your Biggest Concern Regarding Metro?, washingtonpost.com editors , September 24, 2009
Today's Read: Metro Chief Faces Challenge, Robert Thomson , September 24, 2009
Metro Announces Some Bus Schedule and Route Changes, James Hohmann , September 23, 2009
NTSB Issues New Safety Advisory to Metro, Robert Thomson , September 22, 2009
Metro Says No Specific Threat Against D.C. Transit, Robert Thomson , September 22, 2009
Metrobus Making Some Schedule Changes, Robert Thomson , September 22, 2009
Today's Read: Metro Funding Bill Passes Congress, Robert Thomson , September 22, 2009
The Week Ahead in Traffic, Transit, Robert Thomson , September 21, 2009
The Weekend and Beyond, Robert Thomson , September 18, 2009
Red Line Trips Back to Normal, Sort Of, Robert Thomson , September 18, 2009
Getting to Redskins Opener on Sunday, Robert Thomson , September 17, 2009
Metro Alert: Orange Line Delays at Cheverly, Landover Stations, washingtonpost.com editors , September 16, 2009
Normal Service Resumes on the Orange and Blue lines, Michael Bolden , September 15, 2009
Delays on the Orange and Blue Lines Cleared, Michael Bolden , September 14, 2009
The Week Ahead For Traffic, Transit, Robert Thomson , September 14, 2009
The Weekend and Beyond, Robert Thomson , September 11, 2009
Metro Talks About Possible Fare Increases, Robert Thomson , September 10, 2009
Metro Alert: Metro Worker Struck at Braddock Rd., washingtonpost.com editors , September 10, 2009
Metro Pledges Better Communication on Track Work, Robert Thomson , September 10, 2009
Major Metro Disruption on Columbus Day Weekend, Robert Thomson , September 8, 2009
Increased Police Presence During Student Commute, washingtonpost.com editors , September 3, 2009
The Week Ahead in Traffic and Transit, Ashley Halsey , August 31, 2009
Metro Alert: Back on Track, Ashley Halsey , August 31, 2009
Red Line Delays Continue, Michael Bolden , August 28, 2009
The Weekend and Beyond, Ashley Halsey , August 28, 2009
Delays Expected on the Blue Line, Michael Bolden , August 26, 2009
Red Line Delays Continue, Michael Bolden , August 24, 2009
The Weekend and Beyond, Robert Thomson , August 21, 2009
Metro Alert: Red Line Delays After Rail Damage, Mike McPhate , August 18, 2009
Metro Expects Better Cell Service by Mid-October, Robert Thomson , August 18, 2009
The Week Ahead in Traffic, Transit, Robert Thomson , August 17, 2009
Riding on Red: A Metro Update, Robert Thomson , August 12, 2009
Orange Line Service Resumes After Person Struck, Mike McPhate , August 12, 2009
The Search For Hottest Metro Stations, Day 2, Robert Thomson , August 12, 2009
Who's Got The Hottest Metro Station, Robert Thomson , August 11, 2009
Track Maintenance Suspended After Accident, Mike McPhate , August 10, 2009
NextBus System Well Worth a Try, Robert Thomson , August 10, 2009
Summer of Discontent on Metro, Robert Thomson , August 10, 2009
The Week Ahead in Traffic, Transit, Robert Thomson , August 10, 2009
Line by Line: Bracing for Metro Delays, Mike McPhate , August 7, 2009
Mass Communicating With Metro Riders, Robert Thomson , August 6, 2009
Riders' Report on Metro's NextBus System, Robert Thomson , August 6, 2009
The Week Ahead in Traffic, Transit, Robert Thomson , August 3, 2009
Annual Tennis Event Will Congest 16th Street NW, Robert Thomson , August 1, 2009
Fire Trucks At Van Ness Metro, Mark Berman , July 30, 2009
Fire Disrupted Metro Service at McPherson Square, Robert Thomson , July 30, 2009
Better Announcements For Red Line Riders, Robert Thomson , July 30, 2009
Metro Suggests Bus Alternatives to Red Line, Robert Thomson , July 28, 2009
Red Line Ride Varies From Trip to Trip, Robert Thomson , July 28, 2009
Metro Leaders Need to Get Out More, Robert Thomson , July 27, 2009
Red Line Open All The Way For Weekend, Robert Thomson , July 24, 2009
Metro Response Undermines Rider Confidence, Robert Thomson , July 24, 2009
Metro Response to NTSB Advisory, Mike McPhate , July 23, 2009
NTSB's Third Update on Metro Red Line Crash, Mike McPhate , July 23, 2009
Metro Accidentally Sending Out Old Advisories, Robert Thomson , July 22, 2009
Some Metro Riders Switching Travel Patterns, Robert Thomson , July 22, 2009
Metro Asking About Two Bus Lines, Robert Thomson , July 20, 2009
Metrorail Construction Now on Dulles Access Road, Robert Thomson , July 20, 2009
Red Line Still Slow This Week, Robert Thomson , July 20, 2009
Red Line Back on Track Today, Robert Thomson , July 19, 2009
Metro Looking For Ideas From Bikers, Walkers, Robert Thomson , July 17, 2009
The Weekend and Beyond, Robert Thomson , July 17, 2009
Red Line Rehab Program Approved By Metro Board, Robert Thomson , July 16, 2009
Metro Chief Says He Regrets Continuing Delays, Robert Thomson , July 16, 2009
Metrorail Stations Scheduled For Makeovers, Robert Thomson , July 16, 2009
Metro Board Discusses Safety Issues, Robert Thomson , July 16, 2009
Red Line Disruption at Midday, Robert Thomson , July 16, 2009
More Red Line Disruptions Thursday and Saturday, Robert Thomson , July 15, 2009
Metro's Continuing Problem With Train Controls, Robert Thomson , July 15, 2009
Congressional Committee Examines Metro Crash, Robert Thomson , July 14, 2009
Metro's Not So Fail-Safe System, Robert Thomson , July 14, 2009
House Panel Set to Hold Hearing on Metro Crash, James Hohmann , July 14, 2009
Metro Presents Red Line Makeover Plan, Robert Thomson , July 9, 2009
Metro Chief Announces Tougher Texting Policy, Robert Thomson , July 9, 2009
Red Line Delays For At Least 10 More Days, Robert Thomson , July 8, 2009
Was Your Red Line Commute a Bit Easier?, Robert Thomson , July 7, 2009
Two Weeks After: Red Line Still Slow, Crowded, Robert Thomson , July 6, 2009
Metro ridership record for July Fourth, James Hohmann , July 6, 2009
Trains on Red Line may speed up this weekend , James Hohmann , July 2, 2009
NTSB's Second Update on Metro Crash Probe, Mike McPhate , July 1, 2009
Metro Transit: NextBus Launches Today, washingtonpost.com editors , July 1, 2009
Red Line Trains Not Doing Normal Turnbacks, Robert Thomson , July 1, 2009
Manual Train Operation To Continue, Catoe Says, Robert Thomson , June 30, 2009
Live Blogging the Metro Press Conference, Mike McPhate , June 30, 2009
Audio: Listen In on Metro Press Conference , Mike McPhate , June 30, 2009
Write Your Own Announcement on Metrorail Stops, Robert Thomson , June 30, 2009
Red Line Open, But Speed Restrictions Continue, Robert Thomson , June 30, 2009
Takoma Station to Close Early Next 3 Nights, Mike McPhate , June 29, 2009
Metro Trying to Adjust to Red Line Demand, Robert Thomson , June 29, 2009
The Week Ahead in Traffic, Transit, Robert Thomson , June 29, 2009
Takoma Metro Station Closed Tonight , Mike McPhate , June 28, 2009
Many Bus Schedule, Fare Changes This Week, Robert Thomson , June 28, 2009
All Red Line Stations Now Open, Robert Thomson , June 27, 2009
Red Line Open, But Slow This Afternoon, Robert Thomson , June 26, 2009
Move Up the Platform To Await Metro Trains, Robert Thomson , June 26, 2009
Red Line Service Still Affected By Investigation, Washington Post Editor , June 26, 2009
Cracked Red, Green Line Rails Fixed, Metro Reports, Washington Post Editors , June 25, 2009
New Delays on Green Line, Robert Thomson , June 25, 2009
Transit Travel Tips For Today, Robert Thomson , June 25, 2009
Closed Red Line Stations Reopen, Partially, Washington Post Editor , June 25, 2009
Metro Union Leader Urges Safety Precautions, Robert Thomson , June 24, 2009
Some Metro Riders Avoid Front, Rear Cars, Washington Post Editor , June 24, 2009
MARC Back, More Buses, But Red Line Still Slow, Robert Thomson , June 24, 2009
Identities of Victims Released, Christopher Dean Hopkins , June 23, 2009
Live-Blogging Fenty's Train Crash News Conference, Christopher Dean Hopkins , June 23, 2009
Metro GM Describes Train Safety Steps, Robert Thomson , June 23, 2009
Metro Board Chairman Defends Authority's Efforts, Robert Thomson , June 23, 2009
Metro Board Convenes on Crash, Robert Thomson , June 23, 2009
Transit Advice From Metro Managers on Commute, Robert Thomson , June 23, 2009
Silver Spring Scene: Under Control, Robert Thomson , June 23, 2009
Morning Commute Will Be Tough For Many, Robert Thomson , June 23, 2009
Reader Photos of Metro Crash, Christopher Dean Hopkins , June 22, 2009
Major Road Closures Surrounding Shady Grove Station, Christopher Dean Hopkins , June 22, 2009
History of Two-Train Metro Crashes, Christopher Dean Hopkins , June 22, 2009
Taking the Uncertainty Out of Bus Travel, Robert Thomson , June 22, 2009
Reload SmarTrip Cards at Stores Regionwide, Robert Thomson , June 16, 2009
One Problem Down, New One Looming For Metro, Robert Thomson , June 11, 2009
Orange Crush Riders Were Blue Tuesday, Robert Thomson , June 10, 2009
Metro Alert: No Improper Cleavage, Washington Post Editors , June 10, 2009
Blue-Orange Line Incident Cleared, Mike McPhate , June 9, 2009
Join Me For Noon Discussion, Robert Thomson , June 8, 2009
Doors Opening: Metro Must Solve This Problem, Robert Thomson , June 8, 2009
Metro Looking at Better Bus Stop Information, Robert Thomson , June 5, 2009
Transit Alert: Escalators Back at Glenmont, Robert Thomson , May 29, 2009
Metro Board Puts Aside Food Vendor Issue, Robert Thomson , May 28, 2009
Now: Metro Considering Station Vendor Plan, Robert Thomson , May 28, 2009
Metro Posting Signs For 'Next Bus' Return, Robert Thomson , May 27, 2009
Metro Board to Consider Food Vendor Proposal, Robert Thomson , May 27, 2009
The Week Ahead For Highways and Transit, Robert Thomson , May 26, 2009
Suspicious Package Closes Farragut West Entrance, Christopher Dean Hopkins , May 22, 2009
Metro Launches Campaign on Priority Seats, Robert Thomson , May 18, 2009
Metro Is Watching, Washington Post Editors , May 11, 2009
Metro Considering Food and Retail Sales, Robert Thomson , May 7, 2009
Where the Yellow Line Turns, Robert Thomson , May 5, 2009
Red Line Back to Normal After Train Fire, Robert Thomson , May 4, 2009
Metro GM Comments on Swine Flu Precautions, Robert Thomson , May 1, 2009
Metro Board to Review Rider Pleas, Robert Thomson , April 29, 2009
Metro Takes Some Precautions Against Swine Flu, Robert Thomson , April 28, 2009
Metro Sets Weekend Work Schedule For May, Robert Thomson , April 28, 2009
Slowdown Continues on Tracks Near Takoma, Robert Thomson , April 20, 2009
Big Turnout For Hearing on Metro Budget Cuts, Robert Thomson , April 13, 2009
Metro Will Get Earful Tonight on Bus Cuts, Robert Thomson , April 13, 2009
Red Line Trains Slow Near Friendship Heights, Robert Thomson , April 10, 2009
Metro Adding Cars on Red, Green Lines, Robert Thomson , April 9, 2009
Metro May Stay Up for Frozen Four, Robert Thomson , April 9, 2009
Riders Protest Metrobus Cuts, Robert Thomson , April 8, 2009
The Long and Short of Metro's Train Stops, Robert Thomson , April 7, 2009
Metro's Track Work Schedule for April, Robert Thomson , April 1, 2009
On Time on the S9, Robert Thomson , March 30, 2009
Metro Detours Md. Bus Route After Crash , Robert Thomson , March 30, 2009
Where's the Bus?, Robert Thomson , March 30, 2009
New Buses in D.C. Today, Robert Thomson , March 30, 2009
Metro Adds Service for Cherry Blossom Festival, Robert Thomson , March 27, 2009
Now: Metro Board Wrestling With Bus Cuts, Robert Thomson , March 26, 2009
Transit Police Chief Explains Metro Crime Stats, Robert Thomson , March 26, 2009
Where the New 16th Street Express Bus Will Stop, Robert Thomson , March 26, 2009
Metro Tweets About Delays, Robert Thomson , March 25, 2009
Metro to Eliminate Union Station-Navy Yard Bus, Robert Thomson , March 11, 2009
Metro: 'Next Bus' System to Return in July, Robert Thomson , March 6, 2009
Transit Riders: Don't Get Stranded This Weekend, Robert Thomson , March 5, 2009
Metro Budget Deal Not Ready, Robert Thomson , March 5, 2009
Metro Board to Consider Service Cut Plan, Robert Thomson , March 5, 2009
Metro Riders Respond on Service Cuts, Robert Thomson , March 3, 2009
Metro Announces March Track Work Schedule, Robert Thomson , March 3, 2009
Get the Upper Hand on Snow, Robert Thomson , March 2, 2009
Dulles Rail Construction to Become More Visible, Robert Thomson , February 27, 2009
Metro Announces Deal For More Cell Service, Robert Thomson , February 27, 2009
Metro Lays Off 40 Administrators, Robert Thomson , February 26, 2009
New Metro Chairman Discusses Priorities, Robert Thomson , February 26, 2009
Metro Riders' Council Chairwoman Introduces Herself, Robert Thomson , February 26, 2009
Metro Board Considering Service and Fee Options, Robert Thomson , February 26, 2009
Delays on Yellow and Green Lines This Weekend, Robert Thomson , February 26, 2009
Big Increase Coming in Pre-Tax Transit Benefit, Robert Thomson , February 25, 2009
Metro Board Trying to Avoid Budget Battle, Robert Thomson , February 24, 2009
An Indictment of Public Transportation, Robert Thomson , February 23, 2009
Plugging Metro's Budget Gap: Reader Ideas, Christopher Dean Hopkins , February 19, 2009
Commuter Alert: Orange Line Delays Continue, Robert Thomson , February 19, 2009
Weekend Track Work to Cause Delays, Robert Thomson , February 19, 2009
Metro Board Wants More Options, Robert Thomson , February 19, 2009
First Look at Possible Metro Service Cuts, Robert Thomson , February 19, 2009
Delays on Orange, Blue Lines, Robert Thomson , February 19, 2009
Metro Has $230 Million Plan For Stimulus Money, Robert Thomson , February 18, 2009
Metro Board Agonizing Over Cuts, Robert Thomson , February 12, 2009
DC Expanding Circulator Bus, Robert Thomson , February 12, 2009
Metro Planning New Express Bus, Robert Thomson , February 12, 2009
Metro to Close Pentagon Station This Weekend, Robert Thomson , February 10, 2009
Hearing Thursday on Crosstown Bus Routes, Robert Thomson , February 4, 2009
Metrobus Handing Over Some Routes, Robert Thomson , February 4, 2009
Metro Alert: McPherson Reopens After Smoke Report, Mike McPhate , February 2, 2009
Metrobus Route Switching to D.C. Circulator, Robert Thomson , January 29, 2009
Metro Announces Weekend Track Work for February, Robert Thomson , January 29, 2009
Query: What's Your Dream Transportation Tool?, Mike McPhate , January 28, 2009
Metro Invites Public to Help Improve Bus Service, Robert Thomson , January 26, 2009
Metro Alert: Delays at Silver Spring, Mike McPhate , January 23, 2009
Metro Ridership Tops 1 Million, Shattering Record, Mike McPhate , January 21, 2009
Inauguration Sets Record Metro Ridership, washingtonpost.com editors , January 20, 2009
Update: Officer Rescued Woman on Tracks, washingtonpost.com editors , January 20, 2009
Federal Triangle Station Closed, Christopher Dean Hopkins , January 20, 2009
Metro Ridership Breaks All Time Record , Mike McPhate , January 20, 2009
More Metro Lots Full, Christopher Dean Hopkins , January 20, 2009
Bus Problems, Christopher Dean Hopkins , January 20, 2009
Parking Update, Christopher Dean Hopkins , January 20, 2009
D.C.-Bound Trains Backed Up, Christopher Dean Hopkins , January 20, 2009
No More Parking at 3 Lots, Christopher Dean Hopkins , January 20, 2009
Riding Metro in From Virginia? Good Luck., Christopher Dean Hopkins , January 20, 2009
Red Line Already Packed, Christopher Dean Hopkins , January 20, 2009
Judiciary Square Entrance to Close at 4 p.m. , Mike McPhate , January 19, 2009
Metro Sets Sunday Ridership Record, Mike McPhate , January 19, 2009
Metro Modifies Station Closings for Jan. 20, Robert Thomson , January 13, 2009
Look for Eight-Car Metro Trains, Robert Thomson , January 13, 2009
Metro to Run Extra Airport Buses for Inauguration, Mike McPhate , January 12, 2009
More Metro Station Closings for Inauguration, Mike McPhate , January 12, 2009
Metro Alert: Red Line Riders Face Major Delays , Mike McPhate , January 9, 2009
Metro Testing Trains for Inauguration, Robert Thomson , January 7, 2009
Metro Offers Alerts on Short-Term Bus Detours, Mike McPhate , January 6, 2009
Seniors Ask About SmarTrip Status, Robert Thomson , January 5, 2009
Metro's Parking Plans for Inauguration Day , Robert Thomson , January 5, 2009
More People Buying SmarTrip Cards , Robert Thomson , January 2, 2009
The Year in Transportation, Mike McPhate , December 31, 2008
Metro Needs to Know Results of Card Giveaway, Robert Thomson , December 22, 2008
Metro Will Charge $4 to Park on Inauguration Day, Robert Thomson , December 18, 2008
Man Hit, Killed by Metro Train at Shady Grove, Mike McPhate , December 17, 2008
Foggy Bottom Escalators Out -- Again, Robert Thomson , December 16, 2008
Transit Work Beginning Along Route 123 in Tysons, Robert Thomson , December 16, 2008
Have You Heard? Metro Upgrades Public Address System, Robert Thomson , December 15, 2008
Weekend Work on Red, Orange Lines, Robert Thomson , December 11, 2008
Green Line Getting More Eight-Car Trains , Robert Thomson , December 10, 2008
Metro Testing Wool Seat Coverings, Robert Thomson , December 9, 2008
Metro Unveils New Web Site, Robert Thomson , December 8, 2008
Metro Redesigning Its Web Site, Robert Thomson , December 4, 2008
Metro Means 'One Day' on Inaugural Pass, Robert Thomson , November 25, 2008
When the Shopping Starts, Robert Thomson , November 25, 2008
Metro's Inauguration Web Site Goes Live, Mike McPhate , November 21, 2008
Metro Expands Hours for Inauguration Ceremony, Mike McPhate , November 20, 2008
Metrorail Adding Overhead Handles, Robert Thomson , November 19, 2008
End of Metrocheks, Robert Thomson , November 10, 2008
Metro GM to Chat Online at Noon, Robert Thomson , November 7, 2008
Bus Rider Gets Farebox Lesson, Robert Thomson , November 6, 2008
DC Studying Bus Service Changes, Robert Thomson , November 6, 2008
Security Specialist to Discuss Metro Searches, Robert Thomson , October 31, 2008
Metro Riders Urged to Flex Rights, Robert Thomson , October 30, 2008
Metro Seeks Volunteer Advisers, Robert Thomson , October 29, 2008
Metro Should Bag the Searches, Robert Thomson , October 28, 2008
Metro Warns About End of Paper Transfers, Robert Thomson , October 21, 2008
Metro Failed to Spot Defects Before Derailment, Robert Thomson , October 16, 2008
Metro Paving at Glenmont, Robert Thomson , October 16, 2008
Metro Alert: Red Line Delays at Van Ness-UDC, Mike McPhate , October 15, 2008
Man Struck, Killed by Train at Suitland Station, Mike McPhate , October 10, 2008
Inquiry About Metro Parking, Robert Thomson , October 6, 2008
Sunday Traffic Alert: Army 10-Miler, Robert Thomson , October 2, 2008
Metrorail Quiz: Where Art Thou?, Mike McPhate , October 2, 2008
An Appeal to Pedestrians, Robert Thomson , September 30, 2008
Metro Announces Oct. Weekend Schedule, Robert Thomson , September 29, 2008
Silver Spring Station This Morning, Robert Thomson , September 29, 2008
Metro Working to Fix More Routes, Robert Thomson , September 24, 2008
Those Platform Direction Arrows, Robert Thomson , September 18, 2008
'Car Free Day' on Monday, Robert Thomson , September 17, 2008
Silver Spring Getting New Bus Stops, Robert Thomson , September 17, 2008
Columbia Heights Station Reopened, Robert Thomson , September 16, 2008
Columbia Heights Station Temporarily Closed, Robert Thomson , September 16, 2008
Yellow Line Bridge Closing For Weekend , Robert Thomson , September 12, 2008
Judiciary Square Station Reopened, Robert Thomson , September 10, 2008
Foggy Bottom Escalator Update, Robert Thomson , August 7, 2008
No More Metrobus Shuttles to FedEx Field, Robert Thomson , August 7, 2008
Orange Line Travelogue, Robert Thomson , August 7, 2008
Clearing Out Foggy Bottom, Robert Thomson , July 29, 2008
No Way Up At Foggy Bottom, Robert Thomson , July 28, 2008
New Approach on Metro Track Work, Robert Thomson , July 24, 2008
Red Line Rail Repair Eases Delays, Robert Thomson , July 23, 2008
Mixed Results on Metro Communication, Robert Thomson , July 22, 2008
Orange Line Delays in Virginia, Robert Thomson , July 21, 2008
New Rules on Metro Farecard Trades, Robert Thomson , July 21, 2008
Again With the Metrorail Records, Robert Thomson , July 16, 2008
Rebuilding a Bus Line, Robert Thomson , July 16, 2008
Makeover Planned for 16th Street Metrobus, Robert Thomson , July 15, 2008
Metro Sets All-Time Ridership Record, Robert Thomson , July 14, 2008
Commuter Graphic: Maintaining Metro, Mike McPhate , July 8, 2008
Metro Posting Bus Alerts, Robert Thomson , July 8, 2008
Red Line Rail Repaired; Delays Ease, Robert Thomson , July 2, 2008
Doors Open in Tunnel on Six-Car Train, Robert Thomson , July 1, 2008
New Service Today on Old Bus Line, Robert Thomson , June 30, 2008
Metrobus Changes Coming, Robert Thomson , June 26, 2008
What Those Lost Fares Cost Metro, Robert Thomson , June 23, 2008
The Commuter: Failure to Communicate, Mike McPhate , June 23, 2008
Are Your Trains More Crowded?, Robert Thomson , June 23, 2008
Despite Troubles, Rail Ridership Surges, Robert Thomson , June 20, 2008
2 Metro Lots Closed This Weekend, Robert Thomson , June 20, 2008
Kung Fu Recycling on the Metro, Mike McPhate , June 16, 2008
Analyzing Metro's Performance II, Robert Thomson , June 16, 2008
A Messy Morning Downtown, Robert Thomson , June 13, 2008
Analyzing Metro's Performance, Robert Thomson , June 13, 2008
Metro Promises Better Communication, Robert Thomson , June 12, 2008
Big Delay on Orange Line (Again), Robert Thomson , June 11, 2008
Westbound Orange Line Train Derails, Washington Post Editors , June 9, 2008
Metro Response Angers Orange Line Riders, Robert Thomson , June 5, 2008
Distracted Driving on Metrorail, Robert Thomson , May 29, 2008
Man Hit by Metrorail Train at Wheaton Station, Washington Post Editors , May 21, 2008
Another Weekend of Track Work, Robert Thomson , May 16, 2008
Navigating Metrorail This Weekend, Robert Thomson , May 9, 2008
Metro Outlines Track Work Plan, Robert Thomson , May 6, 2008
Ridership, Revenues Looking Up, Robert Thomson , May 5, 2008
Train Operators Blamed for Doors Problem, Robert Thomson , May 2, 2008
Train Doors Open in Tunnel Again, Robert Thomson , April 30, 2008
Metro Tests New Flooring, Robert Thomson , April 22, 2008
Metro Investigating Train Doors Incident, Robert Thomson , April 21, 2008
Big Day For Metrorail Ridership, Robert Thomson , April 10, 2008
Metro Will Open at 5 a.m. Sunday, Amy L. Kovac , April 3, 2008
More Than 20,000 Take Metro to Opening Day, Amy L. Kovac , March 31, 2008
Peeps Take the Metro to the New Ballpark, Amy L. Kovac , March 21, 2008
Metro Open Late for NCAA Thursday, Robert Thomson , March 18, 2008
Metro to Cut Back Weekend Maintenance, Liz Heron , March 18, 2008
16th Street NW Reopened, Robert Thomson , March 13, 2008
One Weekend To Go on Red Line, Robert Thomson , March 10, 2008
Red Line Revisited, Robert Thomson , February 29, 2008
Weekend Frustrations on Red Line, Robert Thomson , February 25, 2008
Weekend-Long Delays on Metro, Robert Thomson , February 15, 2008
Metro Looking at New Message Boards, Robert Thomson , February 14, 2008
Three Plans for Better Bus Service, Robert Thomson , February 14, 2008
Creative Fixes for Bus Line, Robert Thomson , February 13, 2008
More Newspaper Bins on Platforms, Robert Thomson , February 12, 2008
Blue Line Diversion Proposed, Robert Thomson , February 11, 2008
Metro GM Talks About Service, Dulles Rail, Robert Thomson , January 30, 2008
Metrorail Ridership Still Strong, Robert Thomson , January 30, 2008
Major Rehab at Metro Center, Robert Thomson , January 15, 2008
Metro Looking at New Cars, Robert Thomson , January 10, 2008
Repairs Will Slow Red Line Travel, Robert Thomson , January 9, 2008
Feeling the Fares?, Robert Thomson , January 7, 2008
Fare Increase Basics, Robert Thomson , January 4, 2008
Metro Expanding SmarTrip Sales, Robert Thomson , December 27, 2007
How to Figure New Fares, Robert Thomson , December 20, 2007
What Metro Left Unresolved, Robert Thomson , December 13, 2007
Fare Cards and Magnets, Robert Thomson , December 12, 2007
Metro Testing Rail Cars, Robert Thomson , December 4, 2007
Slick Tracks Slowed Morning Metrorail, Robert Thomson , November 30, 2007
Metro Cuts Weekend Service, Robert Thomson , November 28, 2007
Commuters Blast Fare Hikes, Robert Thomson , November 15, 2007
Happy About Fare Increases?, Robert Thomson , November 14, 2007
Metro Hearings Start Tonight, Robert Thomson , November 13, 2007
Red Line Delay Continues, Robert Thomson , October 23, 2007
Letter From Fed-Up Metro Rider, Robert Thomson , August 17, 2007
Metro GM Apologizes For Delays, Robert Thomson , August 3, 2007
How Do You Fix a Bus Service?, Robert Thomson , July 25, 2007
Metro Board Adopts Budget, Robert Thomson , June 28, 2007
Metro's New Boss Faces Challenges, Robert Thomson , June 20, 2007
Free Rides on Green Line This Afternoon, Robert Thomson , June 19, 2007
Metro Changing Many Bus Routes, Robert Thomson , June 13, 2007
Transit Track Work This Week, Robert Thomson , May 29, 2007
Metro Plans Service Changes, Robert Thomson , May 24, 2007
Metro Deals With Brush Fire, Robert Thomson , May 7, 2007
Donating Metro Farecards, Robert Thomson , April 30, 2007
Bad Experience at Metro Station, Robert Thomson , April 26, 2007
Metro Explains Rail Car Fire, Robert Thomson , April 12, 2007
Transit Riders Invited to Metro Workshop, Robert Thomson , April 11, 2007
Metrobus Problems at Friendship Heights, Robert Thomson , March 13, 2007
Should Metro Riders Have Bill of Rights?, Robert Thomson , February 28, 2007
Complaints on Monday's Metro Disruption, Robert Thomson , February 27, 2007
Metro Testing New Rail Car, Robert Thomson , February 7, 2007
Metro GM Wants Delay on Fare Plan, Robert Thomson , February 6, 2007
Metro's Latest Problems, Robert Thomson , February 1, 2007
New Metro Chief Introduces Himself, Robert Thomson , January 29, 2007
More Information From Metro, Robert Thomson , January 29, 2007
Metro's Problem-Plagued Cars, Robert Thomson , January 8, 2007
Many Metro Disruptions This Winter, Robert Thomson , January 5, 2007
More Metrobus Changes Ahead, Robert Thomson , December 18, 2006
Would You Stop Riding?, Robert Thomson , December 15, 2006
Metro Board Cool to Fare Increase, Robert Thomson , December 14, 2006
Creating a Fair Fare, Robert Thomson , December 14, 2006
What Should Metro Do?, Robert Thomson , December 11, 2006
Citizens Talk Back to Metro, Robert Thomson , December 1, 2006
Red Line Service Disrupted, Kyle Balluck , November 16, 2006
Metro Responds on Escalators, Parking, Robert Thomson , November 14, 2006
Friday's No Holiday For Metro, Robert Thomson , November 9, 2006
Metro Chief Holds Final Chat, Robert Thomson , November 3, 2006
Metro Hours This Weekend, Robert Thomson , October 28, 2006
No Such Luck, Robert Thomson , October 26, 2006
Name That Smell, Robert Thomson , October 25, 2006
Metro Looking for More Citizen Advisers, Robert Thomson , October 20, 2006
Metro Rolls Out New Train, Robert Thomson , October 3, 2006
Report on Yellow Line Incident, Robert Thomson , October 2, 2006
SmarTrip, Smart Man, Robert Thomson , October 2, 2006
Big Loss for Transit Riders, Robert Thomson , October 2, 2006
Metrobus Changes Take Effect, Robert Thomson , September 25, 2006
Metro Discusses Bus Service Changes, Robert Thomson , September 21, 2006
Why Metro Escalator Fix Takes So Long?, Robert Thomson , September 20, 2006
Concern about Metrobus Changes, Robert Thomson , September 20, 2006
Metro Emergency Drill Sunday Morning, Robert Thomson , September 16, 2006
Metro Replacing Station Speakers and Monitors, Robert Thomson , September 14, 2006
Tunnel Talk, Robert Thomson , September 11, 2006
Metrorail Bridge Shut Down This Weekend, Robert Thomson , August 18, 2006
Metro Responds on Bus Passes, Robert Thomson , August 15, 2006
Metro's Weekend Delays, Robert Thomson , August 11, 2006
Red Line Blues, Robert Thomson , August 9, 2006
Metro Rail Car Manager Available for Questions, Robert Thomson , August 4, 2006
Weekend Work Slows Metro, Robert Thomson , August 4, 2006
Metro-wide Delays, Robert Thomson , August 1, 2006
Metro Warns of Slowdown, Robert Thomson , August 1, 2006
Metro's Makeover, Robert Thomson , July 31, 2006
Transit Developments Today, Robert Thomson , July 31, 2006
Metro and Baseball, Robert Thomson , July 28, 2006
Alert for Weekend Metro Riders, Robert Thomson , July 27, 2006
Lunch by Metro, Washington Post Editors , July 21, 2006
Metro Rage, Washington Post Editors , July 12, 2006
Don't Block the Metro Box, Washington Post Editors , July 3, 2006
Metro's Growing Popularity, Robert Thomson , June 19, 2006
 
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