Metro to delay SmartBenefits changes a year
Metro will delay for a year the proposed changes to its SmartBenefits program after riders protested that they were unfair -- particularly one that would have had unused money reverting from their pretax payroll allocation to their employers.
By Lena H. Sun, November 20, 2009, Washington Post
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Metro expands credit card pilot program
Customers who commute and park their vehicles at any of the three Huntington Metrorail station garages can now use a major credit card to pay for their parking fees.
November 20, 2009, WMATA
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Pedestrian fatally struck by own vehicle in Annandale
Fairfax County's Accident Recontruction Team are on the scene trying to determine exactly how the accident occurred.
November 20, 2009, WUSA9.com
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Light rail vote gives heavy boost to Science City
Advocates for the so-called "Science City" project have been given a big boost by the Montgomery County Council's decision to build a light rail system along Interstate 270.
By Bill Myers, November 20, 2009, Examiner
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Metro board backs safety monitors
The Metro board of directors ordered all agency employees Thursday to cooperate fully with the transit system's safety oversight body and executives to notify the board before denying a request from the group after recent revelations about Metrorail safety lapses.
By Lena H. Sun and Joe Stephens
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FBI links ex-chief of taxi panel to bribes
The former head of the D.C. taxi commission participated in a long-running bribery scheme that sought his influence to obtain lucrative taxi licenses, federal authorities allege in recently unsealed court papers.
By Del Quentin Wilber, November 20, 2009, Washington Post
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Ribbon cut on 15th St. bike lane
The District had a ceremony yesterday morning to cut the ribbon on the 15th Street contraflow bike lane.
November 20, 2009, WashCycle
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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.
By Robert Thomson, November 19, 2009, Washington Post
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Metro's weekend service changes Nov. 20-22
Weekend track maintenance on the Orange, Red, Blue and Yellow lines 11 Metrobus routes detoured for weekend activities
November 19, 2009, WMATA
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D.C. Council proposes transit stop 'safety zone'
Citing rising crime in and around District transit stops, D.C. Council members have proposed a new 50-foot "safety zone" where virtually any crime committed would carry extra jail time and civil penalties.
By Michael Neibauer, November 19, 2009, Examiner
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Metro seeks OK for trip already under way
The board is required to approve all international travel -- though such approval is supposed to happen in advance.
By Kytja Weir, November 19, 2009, Examiner
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Md. lobbyist with seven DUIs ordered freed
A Maryland lobbyist with seven drunken-driving convictions who has represented the Prince George's County Council and Sheriff's Department was ordered released Wednesday after 36 days in jail.
By Maria Glod and Jonathan Mummolo, November 19, 2009, Washington Post
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Pedestrian, 63, fatally struck by car
A 63-year-old man was fatally struck by a car late Wednesday as he tried to cross a Silver Spring street, Montgomery County police said.
By Clarence Williams, November 18, 2009, Washington Post
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