The VDOT team studying ways to “improve safety, accessibility, and the pedestrian experience crossing Route 1” presented to the CCCA on January 19 (see website). Phase 2 will cover a number of new studies and probably continue until February 2023. The next Public Information Meeting is planned for late March…
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Project Journey Construction
Beginning on or about Monday, January 6, the outer lanes of the Terminal B/C Arrivals (lower) level roadway used for private vehicle and ride app pickup will close from Midnight to 9:00 a.m. Monday through Friday for construction. All passengers arriving at Gates 10-45 and being picked up by a…
New Bus Route Dulles to Union Station
The new year will bring new service from Virginia Breeze, the state government’s two-year-old intercity bus service. The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation has announced plans for a pair of new routes for the coming year, including twice daily service between Danville and Washington’s Union Station, a 250-mile…
Metro releases concepts to improve service on Blue, Orange, Silver lines
Metro released several preliminary concepts to improve reliability, meet future ridership demand, and better serve customers on the Blue, Orange and Silver lines. The concepts, part of the two-year Blue/Orange/Silver Capacity and Reliability Study, include a range of infrastructure improvements and service alternatives to address both short- and long-term needs….
Livability22202 Letter on Monumental Arena Project
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Ride the ART Bus for FREE
In celebration of Try Transit Week, Sept. 16 – 20, Arlington Transit is planning some fun activities to encourage people to ride the ART bus as well as thank current riders for using the service. Throughout the week, the ART Prize Patrol will be riding various ART routes handing out…
Livability22202 Letter on Monumental Arena Project
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Transportation UPDATE: How to Navigate Temporary Protected Walkways at Airport
Beginning on or about Thursday, September 12, pedestrians will use a protected corridor between Terminal B and the Metro station. Around the same time, the pedestrian walkway between Terminal C and the Metro station will close for construction nightly from 11:30 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. Passengers will follow detour signage…
Livability22202 Letter on Monumental Arena Project
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Transportation UPDATE: Blue/Yellow Line Stations Reopening on Schedule
Metro today announced that the six Blue and Yellow line stations south of Reagan National Airport—Braddock Rd, King St-Old Town, Eisenhower Ave, Huntington, Van Dorn St and Franconia-Springfield—will reopen as scheduled Monday, September 9, with completely rebuilt platforms and several customer improvements. On Monday, regular rail service will resume on…
Livability22202 Letter on Monumental Arena Project
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Crystal City-Pentagon City-Potomac Yard Transportation Update
Transitway Extension to Pentagon City update The project to extend the Crystal City Potomac Yard Transitway north and west to Pentagon City has been divided into three segments. The Crystal Drive segment (from 15th Street South to 12th Street & Long Bridge Drive) is currently in the design phase, which…