WMATA board approves plan aimed at automating trains

WMATA has approved a major Red Line modernization plan that includes platform safety barriers and a shift toward automated train operations, its biggest upgrade since 1976.

DC bill would allow self-driving rideshare vehicles like Waymo

D.C. Councilmember Charles Allen announced on Thursday new legislation that would allow self-driving rideshare vehicles to operate commercially in the District for the first time.

WMATA to vote on budget plan that includes Red Line automation

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s board is expected to vote Thursday on a $913 million budget plan that includes a proposal to fully automate Metro’s Red Line, the system’s oldest and busiest rail line.

US transportation secretary seeks $10B to modernize air traffic control

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is seeking $10 billion from Congress to advance the next phase of modernizing the nation’s aging air traffic control system.

11 injured after WMATA work vehicle strikes stationary train at Metro Center Station

Eleven people were injured early Wednesday when a WMATA work vehicle on Metro’s Silver Line collided with a stationary train at Metro Center, transit officials said.

Judge blocks removal of 15th Street bike lane near National Mall

A federal judge has blocked plans to remove a protected bike lane along the National Mall, siding with local advocates who argued the decision was rushed and unlawful. 

Oil prices climbing again amid US-Iran standoff in Strait of Hormuz

Crude oil prices rose again Sunday as tensions between the U.S. and Iran kept tankers from using the Strait of Hormuz, the vital waterway in the Persian Gulf.

20,000-bee swarm safely removed from BWI Airport

A massive swarm of bees estimated at around 20,000 was safely removed from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport with the help of a local beekeeper.

House approves ALERT Act following deadly midair collision over DC

The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved the ALERT Act, legislation aimed at strengthening aviation safety in the wake of the deadly midair collision near Reagan National Airport in January 2025.

Prince William County Route 28 widening plan: What you need to know

Prince William County is moving forward with a long‑debated plan to widen a congested stretch of Route 28, taking a key step toward addressing one of northern Virginia’s most worst traffic bottlenecks. 

Expansion of Route 28 in Prince William County under consideration
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Prince William County leaders are considering a major expansion of Route 28 to ease congestion along one of Northern Virginia’s busiest corridors. FOX 5's Shirin Rajaee has the details.

TSA wait times improving across DC area airports, but delays still possible as pay resumes

Transportation Security Administration wait times improved Monday at airports across the Washington, D.C. region, though officials warned delays could continue until workers receive their pay.

TSA wait times: How to check security delays at DCA, BWI and Dulles

As long lines continue to snarl security checkpoints at U.S. airports amid ongoing staffing shortages, travelers can monitor estimated wait times online before heading out.

Airport lines remain long despite Trump authorizing payments for TSA
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Travelers at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport are facing long lines and delays as the government shutdown continues, with a funding deal now stalled in the House after passing the Senate. FOX 5's Bob Barnard is live from the packed airport.

50 years of DC Metro: A look back in photos

D.C. residents got on their first Metro train 50 years ago on March 27, 1976. Here's a look back at the beginning.