Bike To Work Day Planned In 2022 With Alexandria Stops

Residents are encouraged to commute by bicycle Friday with the option of nearly 100 pit stops in the DC region.

Feedback Sought On Improvements For Northern Mount Vernon Avenue

The city has developed potential design options for key intersections in the Arlandria-Chirilagua neighborhood.

Will You Keep Wearing Mask On Public Transit? VA, DC Patch Survey

With a federal judge voiding a federal mask mandate, will you still wear a mask on public transportation in VA and DC? Take our survey.

Structural Issue Closes Lane Of Arlington-Alexandria Bridge

A bridge between Arlington County and Alexandria has a lane closure due to a structural issue.

Upcoming Metro Shutdown Concerns Raised By Alexandria Mayor

The mayor seeks mitigation measures during the Yellow Line bridge shutdown, which will be longer than Metro told the city in 2021.

Potomac Yard Metro Work, Yellow Line Bridge Shutdown Set For Fall

In the fall, Metro will connect the Potomac Yard station with other Metro tracks, requiring a shutdown of stations south of the airport.

Ability To Reduce Speed Limits Below 25 Mph Sought In Alexandria

The ordinance would not immediately change any speed limits, but the city could pursue "slow zone" pilot projects.

Transition To LED Streetlights In Progress In Alexandria

The switch to LED lights continues as the city and Dominion Energy focus on finishing arterial roads first.

Weekend Single Tracking To Impact Alexandria Area Metro Riders

Single tracking between the Braddock Road and National Airport will happen this weekend due to Potomac Yard Metro construction.

$2 Weekend Fares, More Changes Coming To DC Metro In September

Metro will boost rail and bus service along with other changes aimed at making transit more desirable to use.

Free Fares, Redesigned Bus Network Coming To DASH In Alexandria

City Council had approved an allocation to eliminate fares on DASH as part of the approved city budget.

Potomac Yard Metro Opening To Be Delayed In Alexandria: Metro

Metro notified the city that the opening will be delayed by at least five months, meaning it won't open at least until fall 2022.

How Median Rent Near Alexandria Metro Stations Changed From 2020

As commuter habits impacted Metro, RentHop's new report found median one-bedroom rent fell near 55 of 91 Metro stops.

Commonwealth Avenue Repaving Begins In Rosemont

The repaving project in June will be split into two phases, according to the city's Transportation & Environmental Services.

King Street Metro Bus Loop To Open, More DASH Improvements Coming

While the King Street Trolley remains suspended, DASH Bus will increase service on some routes.

Free Capital Bikeshare Ride Offered For Earth Day 2021

Capital Bikeshare riders can redeem a free trip under 30 minutes on Thursday, April 22.

Overnight Lane Closures Planned On I-395 In Alexandria

The nightly lane closures over the weekend will impact the I-395 regular and express lanes.

Front Boarding, Fares To Resume On Dash Bus In Mid-March

Fares will return to DASH bus after other regional bus systems resumed fares in early January.

DASH To Suspend Service With Alexandria Under Curfew

Alexandria's bus system joined Metro in closing early for public safety reasons after Wednesday's breach at the U.S. Capitol.

Emergency Work Prompts Mount Vernon Avenue Closure

Alexandria's transportation and environmental services department announced a portion of Mount Vernon Avenue will be closed.

Feedback Sought On Potomac Yard, West Falls Church Metro Names

Metro is seeking feedback on requests to tweak the name of its future station and the current West Falls Church station.

Southwest Access Pavilion For Potomac Yard Metro OK'd By Council

An upgraded south access point for the station is funded by a state incentive package for the Amazon and Virginia Tech Innovation Campus.

Commonwealth Avenue Improvements Proposed In Alexandria

The city is seeking feedback on proposed design plans for a portion of Commonwealth Avenue being repaved in 2021.

Study Names Alexandria Drivers Among Rudest In U.S.

Cities with the rudest drivers were ranked based on the proportion of drivers with certain violations.

Potomac Yard-VT Requested As Name For Future Metro Station

City and Metro officials do not expect the name change request to affect the construction timeline or costs if the process occurs now.

Alexandria To Resume 72-Hour Rule, Other Parking Restrictions

Enforcement of certain parking restrictions had been suspended as more people stayed home during the pandemic.

Mount Vernon Avenue Repaving To Begin In Del Ray

Residents should expect temporary no-parking signs and detours when repaving work is done on multi-block sections.

Interstate 395 Express Lanes To Close For 10 Weekends

The Express Lanes won't be an option during upcoming weekends due to construction activity.

New Company Approved To Bring E-Scooters, E-Bikes To Alexandria

Another company approved to operate in Alexandria plans to bring 200 e-scooters and 200 e-bikes.

Love-Hate Relationship With Scooters As Virginia Law Takes Effect

If Virginia localities don't adopt a regulation program by the start of 2020, e-scooters would be allowed without regulation.

NoVA, DC Holiday Travel Traffic Jams 2019: Worst Times To Drive

The holiday season might be a joyous time, but the DC region's traffic can be a pain. Here's how to avoid the worst of the busy roads.

Potomac Yard Metro Groundbreaking Held In Alexandria

The $320 million station has entered the construction phase and could open in early 2022.

Meeting On I-395 HOV Ramp Planned In Alexandria

Private toll operator Transurban proposed changing the south-facing ramp to Seminary Road from HOV to HOT.

Potomac Yard Metro Groundbreaking Set For December

The station can move on to the construction phase after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued the latest permit.

Worst Thanksgiving Eve Travel Times By Highway In DC Area

There are specific times you should avoid on Interstate 95, the Capital Beltway and more on Thanksgiving Eve.

Worst Travel Times For Thanksgiving 2019 In DC Region, Virginia

Certain times will be worse for drivers over the extended Thanksgiving holiday, according to AAA and VDOT.

Revised E-Scooter Program Proposed To Alexandria City Council

City staff proposed changes to the current program, which could include stronger regulation of e-scooter riders and companies.

Alexandria Bus Network Changes Proposed, Public Feedback Sought

If changes to the bus network are approved, Alexandria riders could see changes as soon as fall 2020.

Seminary Road Repaving To Start After Alexandria Council Decision

Seminary Road will be reduced to one through-lane in each direction with the addition of bike lanes.

Free Bikeshare Rides Offered On Sept. 20 In Alexandria

Capital Bikeshare is giving free passes for unlimited 30-minute trips on Friday, Sept. 20.