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State’s Attorney Slams “Stunning” 15-Year Sentence for Wheaton Metrobus Murder
35-year-old Tyrone Curtis of D.C. was sentenced to 15 years in prison for the murder of Amontae Cunningham aboard a Metrobus last April.
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Metro Red Line Summer Closure: Shuttle Buses and Dedicated Lanes Prioritized
Metro and local transportation authorities have announced a plan to address Red Line closures this summer with free shuttle buses and bus-only lanes.
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Navigating the Summer Shutdown: Metro’s Red Line Bus Shuttle Plan
Metro and regional transportation agency officials will outline their strategy to ensure smooth bus shuttle operations during the upcoming temporary closure of several Red Line stations this summer.
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Driving Progress: The Completion of Dedicated Bus Lanes on University Boulevard
Montgomery County, state and local transportation officials convened at Wheaton Forest Local Park on Friday to mark the completion of the dedicated bus lane project on University Boulevard, stretching from Amherst Avenue to Dennis Avenue in Wheaton.
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Metro to Showcase All-Digital Railcars, Zero-Emissions Buses in March 20 Preview
Metro will preview its new digital railcars and emission-free buses at the “Fleet of the Future” Expo from March 20 to April 3.
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Councilmembers Vote to Loosen Parking Requirements Near Public Transit Stations
The Montgomery County Council voted on a bill Tuesday that would eliminate parking requirements for newly constructed residential developments near public transit stations.
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Winter 2027 Set as New Target for Purple Line Debut, Confirm Transportation Officials
Maryland transportation officials announced plans to seek approval for up to $425 million in payments related to delays in the Purple Line project, pushing back the light rail line’s opening to winter 2027.
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Teenage Girl Dies in Metro Train Surfing Incident near Silver Spring Station
A teenage girl was tragically killed on Friday morning in what appears to be a “train surfing incident” near the Silver Spring station, according to Metro officials.
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Metro’s Safety Boost: Increased Police Patrols on Trains and Buses
Metro recently announced plans to increase the visibility of Transit Police officers in stations and step up patrols throughout the system.