Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy sent letters last week to Amtrak, WMATA and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser asking the agencies to produce a report on crime and safety within the next 30 days.

As of February 2025, WMATA said it has seen 46 consecutive months of ridership growth, “driving higher-than-expected revenue.” This prompted the transit authority to boost FY26 passenger revenue ...

and Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) celebrates “cherry blossom season” with special train and bus wraps. VIA Rail on March 28 launched an RFQ, seeking a co-development partner ...

"The President has called for people to return to office, and it is critical we ensure workers' safety during their daily commute," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy. "This includes ...

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy took aim at the District on Thursday, writing letters to the CEOs of Amtrak, WMATA and Mayor Muriel Bowser calling out what he ...

WASHINGTON (7News) — The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) will eliminate its Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in response to President Donald Trump's ...

If you ride Metro, is your train or bus more crowded lately? The D.C.-area transit agency says the past two days have been some of the system’s busiest since before the COVID-19 pandemic began ...

WASHINGTON (7News) — Metro riders should prepare for significant service changes this weekend as trackwork will affect portions of the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines through Presidents’ Day on ...

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — In an update to its annual public safety initiatives, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) said it was considering implementing a banning program ...

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy sent letters to D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and the CEOs of WMATA and Amtrak Thursday. Duffy asked each leader to find ways to improve transportation ...

The uptick is meant to help fill the deficit gap – a projected $103 million – in WMATA’s proposed 2013 fiscal year budget, according to The Washington Post. Riders without a SmarTrip would have an ...