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Transit issues

Press coverage of WMATA, Metrorail, and bus service.

2008

Sep. 4 - "Metro operators still opening doors too soon" (WTOP Newsradio)
Aug. 22 - "Driver's bus rolls away, hits apartment building" (Washington Post)
Aug. 22 - "Next stop on Metro: Strap test for riders" (Washington Post)
Aug. 21 - "Bus systems lure riders with plus seats and Wi-Fi" (Washington Examiner)
Aug. 21 - "Metro looks to the 'next generation' with handgrips" (WTOP Newsradio)
Aug. 18 - "VRE ponders fare increase, service reductions" (Washington Examiner)
Aug. 18 - "Metro improves bus safety - starting with seabelts" (WTOP Newsradio)
Aug. 15 - "Metro track fires frequent but on the decline" (Washington Examiner)
Aug. 11 - "Metro cracks down on speeding bus drivers" (Washington Examiner)
Aug. 7 - "Metro service to FedEx Field is scuttled" (Washington Post)
Aug. 6 - "Metro rider robberies up nearly 40 percent" (Washington Examiner)
July 30 - "Express bus to lose funding" (Herndon Connection)
July 28 - "No way up at Foggy Bottom" (Washington Post blog)
July 25 - "Metro board backs Red Line project but seeks info on delays" (Washington Examiner)
July 25 - "Track repairs to move in spring from weekends to weeknights" (Washington Post)
July 24 - "The city's desire is named streetcar" (Alexandria Times)
July 24 - "Next stop for Columbia Pike: Super stops for buses" (Washington Post)
July 23 - "Joining the movement" (Alexandria Gazette Packet)
July 23 - "County may lose bus funding" (Fairfax Times)
July 23 - "Computer and electrical issues slow thousands of commuters" (Washington Post)
July 22 - "New Metro bus style gets public debut" (Washington Examiner)
July 22 - "Metrobuses get a makeover" (Washington Post)
July 21 - "Metro suffers power problems during evening rush" (FOX5 News)
July 21 - "Metrobuses get a makeover" (WTOP Newsradio)
July 19 - "6 jailed in Metro farecard scheme" (Washington Post)
July 17 - "Transportation board votes to delay road, transit projects" (Washington Examiner)
July 15 - "Metro workers' personal info posted on web site" (Washington Examiner)
July 15 - "Posting of Social Security numbers results in suspension of 3 workers" (Washington Post)
July 15 - "More hop on the bus as gas prices go up" (WTOP Newsradio)
July 14 - "Metro releases employees' Social Security numbers" (WTOP Newsradio)
July 13 - "Transit plan on track" (Washington Post)
July 12 - "'Super stops' coming to Columbia Pike" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
July 11 - "D.C. to fund cameras at high-crime Metro spots" (Washington Post)
July 10 - "Metro manager accused of prostitution agrees to life skills, education program" (Washington Examiner)
July 10 - "Failed Va. transportation plan will have ripple effect" (WTOP Newsradio)
July 9 - "Masses flock to Metro" (Washington Examiner)
July 8 - "Metro ridership tops 215 million for fiscal 2008" (Washington Examiner)
July 8 - "Metro testing out system aimed at timely bus service" (Washington Examiner)
July 8 - "Metro trying to make room for private bus service" (Washington Examiner)
July 8 - "Metro posts alerts for bus riders" (Washington Post)
July 1 - "Shirlington bus station opens" (Arlington Connection)
June 27 - "Metro funds upgrades to service and security" (Washington Post)
June 26 - "Metro workers snagged in sex sting" (Washington Examiner)
June 25 - "Shirlington bus transit facility makes debut" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
June 24 - "Thousands ride for free on Metro; some for life" (WTOP Newsradio)
June 23 - "Are your trains more crowded?" (Washington Post)
June 19 - "Metro chief to discourage buying touted railcar series" (Washington Examiner)
June 18 - "Strangeness on a train" (Arlington Connection)
June 17 - "Officials consider altering where trains stop in stations" (Washington Examiner)
June 17 - "Virginia likely to delay, cut projects" (Washington Post blog)
June 16 - "Metro continues to open doors when it shouldn't" (WTOP Newsradio)
June 14 - "Metro settles fatal bus accident for $2.3 million" (AP)
June 14 - "A transit system that feels its age" (Washington Post)
June 13 - "Metro board slams officials for lack of communication" (Washington Examiner)
June 13 - "Communication in derailment is criticized" (Washington Post)
June 13 - "Editorial: Hope, at last, for Metro" (Washington Post)
June 13 - "Power outage, two Metro fires disrupt downtown" (Washington Post)
June 13 - "Board lashes out at Metro for recent slipups" (WTOP Newsradio)
June 12 - "City on track to add Potomac Yard station" (Alexandria Times)
June 12 - "More riders squeezing onto Metrorail as gas costs force commuters off roads" (Washington Examiner)
June 12 - "U.S. House approves measure to provide Metro $1.5B funding" (Washington Examiner)
June 12 - "Metro board to review recent delays" (Washington Post)
June 12 - "Board lashes out at Metro for recent slipups" (WTOP Newsradio)
June 11 - "Train derails, no injuries" (Arlington Connection)
June 11 - "Metro says operator wasn't first to detect derailment" (Washington Post)
June 11 - "NTSB won't probe Metro derailment" (Washington Times)
June 11 - "Metro derailment damaged half a mile of track" (WTOP Newsradio)
June 10 - "Metro train delays, causing major delays" (Washington Post)
June 9 - "Riders stiffed; Metro buses weren't free Monday morning" (WTOP Newsradio)
June 6 - "Federal funds for Metro unlikely this year" (AP)
June 6 - "New push for Metro station in Alexandria" (Washington Post)
June 6 - "Alexandria eyes adding Potomac Yard Metro station" (Washington Examiner)
June 6 - "Officials urge increase in federal funds for Metro" (Washington Examiner)
June 4 - "Metro to operators: Remind yourself, 'this is an eight-car'" (WTOP Newsradio)
June 3 - "12 cars make way too much train" (Washington Post)
May 29 - "Metro steps up effort to stop early train door openings" (Washington Post)
May 27 - "Stung at the pumps, more hop on a bus" (Washington Post)
May 23 - "Metro maps aim to ease, speed bus and rail use" (Washington Examiner)
May 23 - "New rules close doors on Metro shuttle buses" (Washington Post)
May 22 - "$105 million solution" (Reston Connection)
May 22 - "Metro to shut down shuttle buses in light of new U.S. regulations" (Washington Examiner)
May 22 - "Seeking a short stroll to Metro" (Washington Post)
May 21 - "Metro planners predict likely ridership surge" (Washington Examiner)
May 20 - "Metro ridership up, alongside gas prices" (AP)
May 20 - "Disabled riders question need for MetroAccess recertification" (Washington Post)
May 20 - "Metro preps for massive influx of riders" (WTOP Newsradio)
May 19 - "Metro may bring changes in bus transit" (Washington Examiner)
May 17 - "Rapid buses may be expanded" (Washington Post)
May 17 - "Metro has bold new plan for army of express buses" (WTOP Newsradio)
May 12 - "Metro's new focus is better bus service" (Washington Examiner)
May 11 - "Metro's hybrid buses poor performers despite higher cost" (Washington Examiner)
May 9 - "Metro delays upgrades to cover critical repairs" (Washington Business Journal)
May 9 - "Metro pushes for cameras throughout transit system" (Washington Examiner)
May 9 - "Metro may delay some projects to fund more-urgent repairs" (Washington Post)
May 8 - "Catoe to request $157M for priority Metro repairs" (Washington Post)
May 5 - "Metro parking rates not likely to rise" (Washington Examiner)
May 2 - "Metro operators' door errors linked to longer trains" (Washington Post)
May 1 - "Metro operators jumping the gun on opening doors" (Washington Examiner)
Apr. 30 - "More surveillance cameras coming to Metro lots" (WTOP Newsradio)
Apr. 28 - "City OKs moving Royal St. bus garage" (Washington Examiner)
Apr. 25 - "Metro deploying 'mystery riders' to improve its customer service" (Washington Examiner)
Apr. 25 - "Metro urges walkways between stations to help ease congestion" (Washington Post)
Apr. 25 - "Hired riders to assess Metro" (Washington Post)
Apr. 23 - "Metro testing rubber, stone floors to replace carpeting in railcars" (Washington Examiner)
Apr. 23 - "Former Metro official is charged with theft" (Washington Post)
Apr. 19 - "Metro will need hundreds of new cars" (Washington Post)
Apr. 18 - "Projection: Metro ridership to increase 42 percent" (WTOP Newsradio)
Apr. 17 - "For buses, wheels to the shoulders?" (Washington Post)
Apr. 7 - "Metro advances cell-phone plan; some riders ask for courtesy" (Washington Examiner)
Apr. 6 - "Captivating an audience" (Washington Post)
Apr. 4 - "Here comes the trolley - free for customers, not for city" (Alexandria Times)
Apr. 1 - "Tourism hopes riding on Alexandria trolley" (Washington Post)
Mar. 30 - "Traffic flows smoothly, but trains are packed" (Washington Post)
Mar. 27 - "Metro working on more eight-car trains" (WTOP Newsradio)
Mar. 27 - "Cash-strapped Metro needs millions in repairs" (Washington Post)
Mar. 18 - "Will streetcar be derailed?" (Arlington Connection)
Mar. 13 - "System would allow use of all cellphones" (Washington Post)
Mar. 11 - "Metro's infrastructure needs urgent repairs" (WTOP Newsradio)
Mar. 7 - "Ruling threatens $50 million in Metro funding from NVTA" (Washington Examiner)
Mar. 7 - "Radios don't work in Metro's new cars" (Washington Post)
Mar. 6 - "Arlington transit projects to suffer under court ruling" (Washington Examiner)
Mar. 3 - "Court ruling could imperil Arlington transit projects" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
Mar. 3 - "Metro ditches bench seating idea" (WTOP Newsradio)
Feb. 29 - "Development strategy honed" (Washington Post)
Feb. 27 - "Metro allocates $1.5M to improve SmarTrip service" (Washington Examiner)
Feb. 27 - "Fairfax bid to divert new transit funds sparks uproar" (Washington Post)
Feb. 15 - "Picturing more revenue, reliability" (Washington Post)
Feb, 12 - "Metro explores rerouting Blue Line" (Washington Post)
Feb. 12 - "Metro may reroute Blue Line" (WTOP Newsradio)
Feb. 6 - "Shortfall for unfunded Metro needs exceeds $5 billion, FTA official says" (Washington Examiner)
Jan. 31 - "Manager seeks $150 million for urgent repairs" (Washington Post)
Jan. 24 - "Safety procedures not followed, NTSB says" (Washington Post)
Jan. 24 - "Probe faults Metro's priority" (Washington Times)
Jan. 16 - "Transportation Alliance raps emphasis on Columbia Pike trolley" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
Jan. 16 - "Where the money would go" (Washington Post)
Jan. 14 - "Streetcar plan has money and desires" (Washington Post)
Jan. 12 - "Columbia Pike streetcar initiative gets a boost" (Washington Examiner)
Jan. 11 - "Columbia Pike trolley proponents likely to eschew federal funds" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
Jan. 11 - "Metro eyes a makeover" (Washington Post)
Jan. 10 - "Metrorail reports 17-month slide in on-time service" (Washington Post)
Jan. 8 - "Some riders rethink commute as fare increases take effect" (Washington Post)
Jan. 6 - "Metro riders open wallets" (Washington Post)

2007

Dec. 17 - "Editorial: Metro takes commuters for a ride" (Washington Examiner)
Dec. 14 - "Metro approves biggest fare, parking increase in history" (Washington Examiner)
Dec. 14 - "Metro passes largest fare hike in its history" (Washington Post)
Dec. 13 - "Metro board expected to OK plans to spruce up Rosslyn station" (Washington Examiner)
Dec. 9 - "Rocket (and subway) science" (Washington Post)
Nov. 18 - "Riders give Metro an earful" (Washington Post)
Oct. 25 - "Arlington candidates take aim at $120 million trolley" (Washington Examiner)
Oct. 23 - "For trolley plan, first stop is still ... controversy" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
Oct. 17 - "C. Board to set $514 million in transportation priorities" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
Sep. 14 - "Metro seeks steep fare increase" (Washington Examiner)
Sep. 8 - "Metro weighs fare increase of 45 cents" (Washington Post)
Aug. 20 - "Arlington set to roll out new ART buses" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
Aug. 1 - "Metro making plans to handle influx of new passengers" (Washington Examiner)
June 27 - "Crystal City/Potomac Yard transit near top of funding list" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
June 15 - "County Board OK's 'Super Stops' on Pike" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
May 25 - "Editorial: Transit gets the money, drivers get the shaft" (Washington Examiner)
May 3 - "To get teens on the bus, free tokens of appreciation" (Washington Post)

2006

Dec. 7 - "Arlington outshines counties at getting residents to use transit" (Washington Examiner)
Dec. 5 - "Metro considering diverting Blue Line cars" (Arlington Connection)
Nov. 30 - "Car-sharing picks up speed" (Washington Post)
Nov. 29 - "Transportation network to coincide with redevelopment" (Washington Examiner)
Nov. 10 - "Teens likely to get break on Arlington bus fares" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
Oct. 31 - "Pentagon City streets, Metro to get $12 million upgrades" (Washington Examiner)
Oct. 23 - "Arlington County's inaugural CNG station almost complete" (Washington Examiner)
Oct. 14 - "Arlington sees payoff in transit investments" (Washington Examiner)
Oct. 13 - "Disabled transit accidents increase" (Washington Post)
Aug. 1 - "Metro installs pilot seating program" (Washington Examiner)
July 31 - "Metro building canopies for Crystal City, Clarendon" (Washington Examiner)
July 5 - "ART bus service gets weekend expansion" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
June 28 - "As County grows, transit options set to expand" (Arlington Connection)
June 21 - "Arlington to connect low-density areas with public transport" (Washington Examiner)
June 15 - "Metro as underground music scene?" (Washington Post)
June 14 - "Metro wants to 'entertain' riders" (Washington Examiner)
June 1 - "Council approves bus rapid transit lanes for Rte. 1" (Washington Post)
May 2 - "A streetcar named development" (Arlington Connection)
Apr. 29 - "Fairfax Board on track to consider streetcars" (Washington Post)
Apr. 28 - "Trolleys may give Arlington that San Francisco feel" (Washington Examiner)
Apr. 26 - "ART bus system to join SmarTrip consortium" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
Apr. 26 - "Columbia Pike streetcar gets a key thumbs up" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
Apr. 21 - "Arlington Board expected to support Columbia Pike streetcar" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
Apr. 19 - "Station grows with Arlington" (Washington Examiner)
Apr. 3 - "Letter: Don't take leap of faith on Columbia Pike trolley" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
Mar. 30 - "MetroAccess payment is slow, taxi companies say" (Washington Post)
Mar. 27 - "Columbia Pike streetcar idea draws praise, flak" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
Mar. 24 - "Metro station restrooms: Convenience, safety at odds" (Washington Examiner)
Mar. 24 - "NTSB calls for investigation of Metro safety hierarchy" (Washington Examiner)
Mar. 24 - "Dozing operator blamed in rail crash" (Washington Post)
Mar. 23 - "Clang, clang, clang: Columbia Pike trolley idea takes off" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
Mar. 17 - "Fare hike may hurt disabled, low income" (Washington Examiner)
Mar. 17 - "Metro parking attendants continue push to unionize" (Washington Examiner)
Mar. 10 - "Metro may speed up plans to install lucrative railcar video screens" (Washington Examiner)
Feb. 24 - "Pr. William delegates help to kill Metro funding plan" (Washington Examiner)
Feb. 24 - "Virginia panel rejects Metro financing bill" (Washington Post)
Jan. 26 - "Letters: Pike streetcar" (Washington Post)

2005

Dec. 27 - "Progress has passed Metrobus by" (Washington Post)
Dec. 13 - "Bust open the piggy bank" (Arlington Connection)
Dec. 5 - "A future free from gridlock, for a price" (Washington Post)
Sep. 8 - "WMATA unveils new natural-gas buses" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
Aug. 13 - "Despite $1.3 billion incentive, rivalries hinder Metro plan" (Washington Post)
Aug. 4 - "House passes funding for Columbia Pike" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
July 29 - "Lawmakers warn Metro on funding" (Washington Post)
July 29 - "Region to receive millions for transit" (Washington Post)
July 28 - "Bill offering Metro $1.5 billion insists on more oversight, dedicated funding" (Washington Post)
July 14 - "Metrorail and bus steer Potomac Yard planning" (Alexandria Gazette Packet)
June 29 - "Cropp seeks Metro funding solution" (Washington Post)
June 27 - "Commuter behavior key to MetroWest" (Washington Post)
June 20 - "Critics say new rail fund inadequate" (Washington Examiner)
June 17 - "Review finds Metrobus in decay" (Washington Post)
June 9 - "GAO asked to investigate Metro costs" (Washington Post)
June 8 - "Metro spending often veers from core transit mission" (Washington Post)
June 8 - "Who's responsible is not always clear" (Washington Post)
June 7 - "Service for disabled is troubled" (Washington Post)
June 6 - "Metro trying to erase image of poor service" (Washington Post)
June 6 - "Safety warnings often ignored at Metro" (Washington Post)
June 5 - "Efforts to repair aging system compound Metro's problems" (Washington Post)
June 5 - "The downside of escalator renovation" (Washington Post)
June 2 - "BRAC brings transit woes" (Arlington Connection)
May 22 - "Planners pushing rail to Ft. Belvoir" (Washington Post)
May 20 - "Metro studies Ft. Belvoir extension" (Washington Post)
May 19 - "Metrorail may expand if Fort Belvoir grows" (Washington Times)
May 12 - "Transit is next step in Columbia Pike's rebirth" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
May 5 - "Planners preview transit ideas" (Arlington Connection)
Apr. 27 - "Metro, hired consultants call for streetcar" (Washington Examiner)
Apr. 22 - "Metro votes to buy diesel, hybrid buses" (Washington Post)
Apr. 15 - "Choke point slows Orange Line trains" (Washington Post)
Apr. 13 - "Riders focus on bus servce at Metro town meeting in Va." (Washington Post)
Apr. 6 - "Rte. 1 transit corridor receives lukewarm approval" (Alexandria Gazette Packet)
Mar. 6 - "Commuters like Metro more than they use it" (Washington Post)
Mar. 4 - "Seats could vanish on subway" (AP)
Jan. 14 - "Metro officials seek clean, efficient system" (Washington Times)
Jan. 7 - "Metro considers removal of seats" (Washington Post)
Jan. 5 - "GOP plan raises transit spending" (Washington Post)

2004

Dec. 14 - "Panel eyes larger sales tax for Metro" (AP)
Oct. 15 - "Localities kick in for Metro upgrade" (Washington Post)
Oct. 8 - "Metro decides to power up for eight-car trains" (Washington Post)
Sep. 24 - "Breakdowns rising, delays worsening on Metro trains, buses" (Washington Post)
Aug. 20 - "Urgency drives new Metro pitch for funds" (Washington Post)
Aug. 20 - "Metro tries to avoid third fare increase" (Washington Times)
Aug. 19 - "Metro, localities agree to funding plan" (AP)
July 24 - "In switch, Metro to still sell SmarTrip" (Washington Post)
July 24 - "Not so smart" (Washington Post - editorial)
July 23 - "Metro forced to halt sale of SmarTrip" (Washington Post)
July 9 - "Metro expects more deficits" (Washington Post)
June 18 - "In switch on buses, Metro opts for diesels" (Washington Post)
June 18 - "Metro fare increases take effect June 27" (Washington Post)
June 16 - "ART fares to rise" (Arlington Connection)
June 11 - "Higher rates for Metro endorsed by budget panel" (Washington Post)
May 20 - "Price of ART buses slated to rise" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
May 19 - "Next stop: The future" (Arlington Connection)
Apr. 30 - "Passengers would bear more of Metro's costs" (Washington Post)
Apr. 26 - "Public opinion runs against Metro plan" (Washington Post)
Apr. 23 - "Metro chief urges higher fares, fees" (Washington Post)
Feb. 20 - "Metro hashes out new fare hike" (Northern Va. Journal)
Feb. 20 - "Metro proposes increase in fares, fees" (Washington Post)
Feb. 19 - "Aiming to steer Metro in a different direction" (Washington Post)
Feb. 19 - "Regional officials urge transportation infusion" (Washington Post)
Feb. 13 - "Metro mulls idea of running two-car trains" (Northern Va. Journal)
Feb. 6 - "Metrorail approves high-tech advertisements" (Washington Post)
Feb. 6 - "Metro looks for more money from riders" (WTOP Newsradio)
Feb. 5 - "Going nowhere" (Northern Va. Journal - editorial)
Jan. 30 - "Jobs and service cuts proposed for Metro" (Washington Post)
Jan. 30 - "Metro considers slash and burn strategy" (Northern Va. Journal)
Jan. 16 - "Metro officials on a mission to cut costs" (Washington Post)

2003

Dec. 30 - "Strained rail systems charting short-term relief" (Washington Post)
Dec. 19 - "Aging Metrobus fleet gets a 'D' for disrepair" (Northern Va. Journal)
Dec. 17 - "Metro to overhaul Arlington bus route" (Northern Va. Journal)
Nov. 25 - "Turning back to the humble bus" (Washington Post)
Oct. 23 - "Metro: More money needed" (Northern Va. Journal)
Sept. 12 - "Metro may increase fares, cut services" (Northern Va. Journal)
Sept. 12 - "Officials say Metro fares will increase" (Washington Post)
Sept. 11 - "Columbia Pike gets bus equivalent of subway service" (Washington Post)
Sept. 9 - "Editorial: Realistic option" (Northern Va. Journal)
Aug. 29 - "Metrobus expands Columbia Pike line" (Northern Va. Journal)
July 31 - "Bill aims to put 'teeth' in planning board" (Northern Va. Journal)
June 27 - "Metro Board favors its free-ride policy" (Washington Times)
June 20 - "Metro approves fare hike" (Northern Va. Journal)
June 20 - "Metro parking shows steepest rate increase" (Washington Post)
June 20 - "Metro OKs first fare increase in 8 years" (Washington Times)
June 19 - "Metro Board officially raises fares" (Washington Post)
June 17 - "Rail study supports bus transit on cost, ridership" (Northern Va. Journal)
June 13 - "Higher Metro fees one step closer" (Washington Post)
June 6 - "Metro calls car-sharing a win-win" (Washington Post)
May 27 - "Metro sits tight on toilet policy" (Northern Va. Journal)
May 9 - "Metro officials warn of further rate increases" (Washington Post)
Apr. 25 - "Metro fare hike endorsed" (Northern Va. Journal)
Apr. 24 - "Metro fares going up on July 1" (Washington Post)
Apr. 11 - "Area split on raising Metro fees or fares" (Washington Post)
Apr. 8 - "New bus route links Courthouse, Columbia Pike" (Northern Va. Journal)
Feb. 28 - "Hours versus money" (Northern Va. Journal)
Feb. 28 - "Metro studies derailment" (Northern Va. Journal)
Feb. 28 - "Metro considers later weekend close" (Washington Post)
Feb. 28 - "Metro to add safety lip on track" (Washington Post)
Feb. 27 - "More Metro, more money" (Northern Va. Journal)
Feb. 27 - "After snow, flood brings complaints" (Washington Post)
Feb. 27 - "Metro track blamed in derailment" (Washington Post)
Feb. 25 - "Fare hike plan prompts outcry" (Northern Va. Journal)
Feb. 25 - "Proposed changes to Metro prices" (Northern Va. Journal)
Feb. 6 - "County, WMATA back away from natural gas storage plan" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
Jan. 24 - "Metro restroom receives initial approval" (Northern Va. Journal)
Jan. 14 - "Metro may expand SmarTrip" (Northern Va. Journal)
Jan. 10 - "Metro to hold fare increases" (Northern Va. Journal)
Jan. 10 - "Metro considers higher fares" (Washington Post)

2002

Dec. 27 - "Metro says fare increase a 'band-aid'" (Northern Va. Journal)
Dec. 17 - "It's bus over rail option" (Alexandria Gazette Packet)
Dec. 13 - "Bus riders to bear brunt of Metro woes" (Washington Post)
Dec. 12 - "Metro chief to prescribe higher fares" (Washington Post)
Nov. 22 - "Metro adopts rail, capital plan" (Washington Post)
Nov. 22 - "Metro Board extends Flexcar contract" (Northern Va. Journal)
Nov. 22 - "Metro plan gets approval" (Northern Va. Journal)
Nov. 20 - "Some say Metro not playing fair with car share" (Northern Va. Journal)
Nov. 19 - "Cash-strapped local officials balk at Metro's capital expenditures" (Washington Post)
Nov. 18 - "Referendum defeat stalls Arlington's transit projects" (Northern Va. Journal)
Nov. 13 - "Bus service offers Crystal City lunch options" (Northern Va. Journal)
Nov. 8 - "Metro board bemoans loss of referendum" (Northern Va. Journal)
Nov. 8 - "Metro, heal thyself" (Northern Va. Journal - editorial)
Nov. 4 - "Metrobus leaves passengers wanting a lift" (Washington Post)
Oct. 29 - "SmarTrip rides on Metrobuses" (Northern Va. Journal)
Oct. 23 - "Columbia Pike transit rolls forward" (Arlington Connection)
Oct. 3 - "Stepping lightly" (Northern Va. Journal)
Oct. 3 - "Metrorail easing the 'Orange Crush'" (Washington Post)
Sept. 30 - "Metro chairman must go" (Northern Va. Journal - letter)
Sept. 27 - "Seniors urge funding for rides" (Northern Va. Journal)
Sept. 26 - "New Metro cars added to make room on trains " (Northern Va. Journal)
Sept. 26 - "Transit topic of candidates' debate" (Northern Va. Journal)
Sept. 23 - "Fix it first" (Northern Va. Journal - editorial)
Sept. 19 - "Tax could aid transit projects large and small" (Washington Post)
Sept. 13 - "Metro plans massive expansion" (Northern Va. Journal)
Sept. 13 - "$12 billion Metro plan has trolleys, buses" (Washington Post)
Sept. 6 - "Metro officials consider ways to close projected budget gaps" (Northern Va. Journal)
Aug. 30 - "Editorial: The motions" (Northern Va. Journal)
Aug. 14 - "Money for Arlington: Guaranteed?" (Arlington Connection)
July 26 - "Metro panel to address elevator, escalator breakdowns" (Northern Va. Journal)
July 26 - "Pentagon station gets new entrance" (Northern Va. Journal)
July 24 - "Metro issues a mea culpa for breakdowns" (Washington Post)
July 12 - "Metro officials approve new bus station" (Northern Va. Journal)
July 12 - "Cash-strapped Metro looks at higher fares" (Washington Post)
July 11 - "Does Metro encourage sprawl?" (WTOP Newsradio)
July 11 - "Metro: Expensive ride into the future" (WTOP Newsradio)
July 9 - "Metro gives fare warning" (WTOP Newsradio)
June 19 - "New study pushes bus expansion" (Arlington Connection)
June 19 - "Virginia digs up money for roads" (Northern Va. Journal)
June 14 - "Metro to reduce emissions" (Northern Va. Journal)
June 14 - "Metro budgets for new buses, four garages" (Washington Post)
May 17 - "Metro faces rights issues on elevators" (Washington Post)
May 11 - "No exit" (Washington Post - editorial)
May 10 - "Angry outburst costs rider" (Washington Post)
Apr. 26 - "New Metro cars hit delay" (Washington Post)
Apr. 21 - "Metro to buy buses" (Northern Va. Journal)
Apr. 19 - "Metro to expand fleet" (Northern Va. Journal)
Apr. 19 - "Steering toward new fuel at Metro" (Washington Post)
Mar. 20 - "Rte. 1 transit options lie in buses, trolleys, rail" (Northern Va. Journal)
Mar. 15 - "Metro parks new natural-gas buses" (Washington Post)
Mar. 11 - "Metro yields on station's name change" (Washington Post)
Mar. 7 - "Moran critical of Metro sign proposal" (Northern Va. Journal)
Mar. 6 - "CivFed, HALRB back Columbia Pike rail line" (Arlington Sun Gazette - web only)
Feb. 22 - "Metro looks for something between a bus and a train" (Washington Post)
Feb. 21 - "New Metro cars blamed in dragging, rail delays" (Washington Post)
Jan. 23 - "Zimmerman chosen to head Metro Board" (Washington Post)

2001

Nov. 8 - "Arlington eyes I-66 Metro proposal" (Arlington Journal)
Oct. 19 - "Metro plans to construct a new line" (Northern Va. Journal)
Oct. 19 - "Metro fleshes out expansion proposal" and Graphic (Washington Post)
Oct. 18 - "I-66 plan falls under scrutiny" (Arlington Journal)
Oct. 18 - "Bus riders seek some changes" (Washington Post)

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