MARC train breaks down
A MARC train headed toward Baltimore lost power Wednesday afternoon, leaving passengers stranded without air conditioning for about 45 minutes.
By David Sherfinski, September 1, 2010, Examiner
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In study, half of D.C. cab drivers pass by blind people with guide dogs
In a study by a civil rights watchdog group, taxi drivers in the District often drove past blind people who were trying to hail a cab while accompanied by guide dogs.
By Henri E. Cauvin, September 1, 2010, Washington Post
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Amtrak alters service this weekend
Amtrak trains in Virginia are having their routes ended early due to the approach of Hurricane Earl.
By Mark Berman, September 2, 2010, Washington Post
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Metro raises rider awareness during National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month and Metro aims to raise riders' awareness of the Metro Transit Police telephone number so that riders know how to contact the police department.
September 1, 2010, WMATA
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Metrorail to stay open an extra hour for Sept. 6 college football game
Metrorail will stay open an additional hour on Monday, Sept. 6, to accommodate the large crowds expected to attend the Virginia Tech and Boise State University football game at FedEx Field at the request of the organizers who have paid Metro in advance to keep Metrorail open for an extra hour.
September 1, 2010, WMATA
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Metro sets September weekend track maintenance schedule
Work planned on all rail lines to maintain state of good repair
August 31, 2010, WMATA
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UK service helps neighbors share cars
A four-month-old London company, WhipCar, hooks up vehicle owners with people who want to rent private cars. Fast Company.com calls it a "peer-to-peer car-hire scheme" that seeks to compete with car-share companies like Zipcar, by making rental cars more available on weekends and in less populated areas, including smaller neighborhoods, where car-sharing firms aren't located.
By Katherine Shaver, September 1, 2010, Washington Post
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Metro: Federal recommendations could cost $935M
The pricetag for complying with federal recommendations made after last year's fatal Red Line crash could be at least $935 million, Metro says.
September 1, 2010, WTOP
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Wakefield Park pedestrian bridge to close around Sept. 13
The Wakefield Park bridge provides a place for bicyclists and pedestrians to cross the Capital Beltway near Braddock Road. Construction crews are continuing to work on raising the bridge. On or about September 13 the bridge will be closed for approximately 4 days to safely raise the structure. (Link goes to a PDF file, Adobe Reader required.)
August 31, 2010, Virginia Megaprojects
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Mosquito noise device at Gallery Place aims to annoy potential troublemakers
The Mosquito, as the $1,000 device is called, hung outside the Chinatown entrance to the Gallery Place Metro station Tuesday, annoying its intended targets and then some.
By Theresa Vargas, September 1, 2010, Washington Post
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Metro e-Alert users spammed
Some subscribers to Metro's e-Alert notification system have received spam e-mails instead of service reports from Metro since Sunday, but Metro said on Monday it has resolved the problem.
By Ann Scott Tyson, August 31, 2010, Washington Post
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Software issues delay Metro SmarTrip discount
"Additional programming changes are being required to implement the reduction of the cost of a SmarTrip card," a recent Metro press release states.
By Adam Tuss, August 31, 2010, WTOP
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School safety reminders for drivers
Maryland Transportation Secretary Beverly Swaim-Staley says each year an average of 300 Maryland pupils are injured either arriving at or leaving school. With most of the area's students back in school, it's a good time for a reminder on how sticking to the rules of the road can increase safety for schoolchildren and others.
By Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, August 31, 2010, Baltimore Sun
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Metro plans Sept. maintenance
1st Capital Bikeshare Station
Call Metro to find out when next train will arrive
More overnight Custis Trail closures
Police investigating attack at Brookland Metro Station
Teen arrested in fight stopped by Guardian Angels on Green Line train
Bicyclist, 9, fatally struck by car in Fairfax
MARC ridership falls in July
Columbia Pike to get easier to bike
Laurel to get bike lanes
