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VRE continues on the track toward Saturday service. In wake of eminent domain ruling, Amtrak has immediate changes in mind for Union Station. Virginia’s approach to funding WMATA this year still under negotiation.

Region’s jurisdictions look beyond office-to-residential conversions to revitalize downtowns. In 2022, DC connected two percent of young adults experiencing homelessness to housing. How Montgomery County is tackling housing affordability. 

New Metro faregates reduced rate of fare evasion by over 70%. Baltimore MobilityLink drivers demand better pay, bedbug mitigation in vehicles. Environmental groups sue to stop Virginia pullout from greenhouse gas initiative.

Metro will be free in the evening on the Fourth of July. DC DMV may have overlooked DUI convictions for up to 15 years. Maryland Governor Wes Moore wants legislature to address regressive automatic gas tax increases.

WMATA boosts service across bus, rail lines. New bill would require fare evaders to disclose name to police in DC. Homes for sale don’t last long on the market in some Northwest, Southwest DC neighborhoods.

Service on Yellow Line resumes across Potomac River. DC mayor, councilmembers divided over key housing and transportation issues. Adams Morgan ANC votes to support increasing the number of bars allowed.