Wmata News Today

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) released a long-term strategy for its fleet. The presentation, which was set to be presented at an upcoming meeting on Thursday, outlined long-term plans for Metro’s fleet size and highlighted some proposed changes to service on the Red, Yellow, Blue, Orange and Silver […]

Metro’s Board of Directors approved a $4.8 billion budget on Thursday to begin on July 1. 

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Board of Directors approved a $4.8 billion budget on Thursday to maintain bus and rail service levels. In a news release, WMATA said it faced “catastrophic cuts to service” last year due to a $750 million budget shortfall, about 25% of its funding […]

WMATA announced a few months ago that there would be Red Line closures scheduled for this summer.

A juvenile court judge in the District has ordered a 16-year-old accused of murdering another teen at the Brookland Metro Station last week held in custody until his trial next month. 

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Washington Council of Government (COG) and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) announced plans for a new joint initiative for the region’s transit. In a news release sent out Wednesday, officials said that the organizations’ Boards of Directors will meet on May 1 to start “months-long discussions […]

A man was killed after he was struck by a Metro train late Monday night outside of the Stadium-Armory station in southeast Washington.

D.C. police are searching for a suspected gunman after a teen was shot and killed at the Brookland Metro station Thursday afternoon. 

Metro says they’ve seen positive trends in recent months, including less fare evasion and crime. 

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is taking new steps to keep passengers safe on their commute.