Did you know your commute can help make a difference? During National #WeekWithoutDriving, Oct. 1–8, commit to going car-free or car-light and try getting to work with Metro, instead. Support more accessible transportation for everyone by taking the pledge today!

Extreme heat strains our regional transit system, reducing service reliability. Let's learn together about these impacts and seek remedies that regional partners can take to beat the effect of extreme heat. bit.ly/4hgArsv #BeattheHeat

In partnership with COG and WMATA, TPB accepted the Honorable Mention for Excellence in MPO Coordination and Partnership Award for the DMVMoves initiative. This award highlights what's possible when we think regionally and act locally. #Regionalism #DMVMoves @wmata.com @mwcog.bsky.social

We hope you are having a wonderful Car Free Day! To learn how to make every day a car free day, check out: commuterconnections.org/programs-and... Log trips in the CommuterCash app to earn a badge and points redeemable for cash. 🚌🌱

Car free is the way to be! 🌍 As we gear up for World #CarFreeDay, it’s a great time to look at the positive impact choosing transit has on our community and the environment. According to research from APTA, every trip on Metro makes a difference. 🧵

The TPB is back in session! Listen to today's live stream at 12:00 P.M. On the agenda: DMVMoves service guidelines, extreme heat resilience analysis, and travel time reliability targets. bit.ly/46n5xIL

TPB is back in session! Take a sneak peek at what is on the agenda for the fall session. We hope you can join us live on September 16 at 12pm: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAYm... @nharris.bsky.social @cmfrumin.bsky.social @canekforcouncil.bsky.social

Support resiliency in our region! Apply for the Federal Highway Administration's Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation (PROTECT) grant program. Deadline: October 9 bit.ly/4iulcxd

Attend a @marylanddot.bsky.social Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) Fall Tour meeting in the National Capital Region: Montgomery Co. - 9/22, 7:00 P.M. Prince George's Co. - 9/28, 10:30 A.M. Charles Co. - 9/29, 3:00 P.M. Frederick Co. - 9/30 - 6:00 P.M. Visit ctp.maryland.gov for details.

Maryland Department of Transportation@marylanddot.bsky.social · last mo.

Today, we released our draft budget for the next six years. The $21.9 billion plan outlines our focus on safety, maintenance, and growing Maryland’s economy. View the full plan at (website) ctp.maryland.gov

In 2025, 70% of riders stated that they use shared micromobility to connect to transit; 21% say they use it weekly to connect to transit. nabsa.net/industry

Tune in for today's TPB meeting at 12PM: Virginia DOT amendment to the region's Transportation Improvement Program, travel delay-related performance measures, and service & economic impacts considerations for transit in extreme weather. Agenda & live stream: bit.ly/4esLZGu

TPB presented at this week’s National Association of Regional Council's Annual Conference in Tulsa! We joined fellow panelists from SEMCOG, NWARPC, and Florida MPOAC to discuss Innovations in Regional Long Range Transportation Planning and TPB's #Visualize2050 plan.

Today, COG kicked off its 2026 Street Smart campaign at the unveiling of Alexandria's newly restored streetscape on Holland Lane. The project is a tangible example of the region's commitment to investing in life-saving roadway design. Learn more: bit.ly/4dM8ANF #BeStreetSafe

This week: TPB approved funding for six new Transportation Land-Use Connections (TLC) projects in MD & VA. From greenways advancement to a parking study, bike network gap analysis, and more. Read about the projects: bit.ly/49ZlfM2

Today: Tune in for the TPB meeting at 12:00 P.M. Hear about Transportation Land Use Connections Program & Regional Roadway Safety Program recipients, and TPB Congestion and Travel Analysis Tools. Agenda & livestream: bit.ly/4d0juAo

Tonight: May 19 at 5:00 P.M. Public Meeting in Alexandria, VA, for Virginia DOT FY 2027-2032 Six-Year Improvement Program (SYIP). Share comments on Northern Virginia highway, bridge, transit and bike/pedestrian projects by June 1, 2026. 🚗🚌🚲 bit.ly/49e0Pii

The Bike to Work Day pit stops at Canal Park and the Wharf were wheelie busy today! Riders across DC stopped for commuter connections along the way. Visit bikelanes.ddot.dc.gov for more on our 114+ miles of bike lanes + New CaBi riders: enjoy a free 30-min ride today w/ code BTWD26CABI. Terms apply.

It's #BikeToWorkDay! MTA is proud to support cyclists across MD. Whether you're a daily commuter or just getting started, we've got resources to help you ride & take transit with ease. Learn more about our bike-friendly policies & programs: mta.maryland.gov/bike www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qjq9...

MTA and Bike to Work Week 2026!

YouTube video by MDOT MTA Maryland

youtube.com

Tomorrow's the big day!! There's still time to register for #BTWD2026. biketoworkmetrodc.org 🚲🌞

Your travel matters! If you receive the Regional Travel Survey postcard in your mailbox, help plan the region’s transportation future. Take the survey and tell us how you travel around the metro Washington region. bit.ly/4bocs6j

ICYMI: The final rail connection linking the two counties is now in place! From years of planning and construction to station development, every step brings the project closer to serving communities across the region. Governor Wes Moore Lt. Governor Aruna Miller Maryland Department of Transportation

News Highlight: Learn how coordination and agency partnerships support transportation systems management & operations in the National Capital Region. The TPB works alongside MATOC and @mwcog.bsky.social to help keep #DMV travelers on the move--by road, bus & rail. bit.ly/4tRKI1W

Today: Tune in for the TPB meeting at 12:00 P.M. Hear about the May 15 Bike to Work Day Proclamation as we gear up for #BTWD2026, #DMVMoves Work Plan, and the Transportation Resilience Improvement Plan Prioritized Projects. Agenda & livestream: bit.ly/4vsMzLR

Regional Travel Survey invitations will arrive in mailboxes soon. If your household receives a survey postcard, don't miss the chance to participate. Your responses will help shape the future of travel in the DMV! Learn more at bit.ly/4dBjEii

TPB's roadway #safety study, jurisdictional inventory mark next steps in efforts to lower traffic fatalities and injuries in the metropolitan Washington region. bit.ly/4m1UY4Q

Today is National #TransitEmployeeAppreciationDay! In the United States, more than 437,000 people are directly employed in the public transportation industry, working each day to keep Americans moving to jobs, classrooms, medical appointments, shopping, entertainment, and to see friends and family.🧵

Today, 3/18: Tune in at 12:00 P.M. to listen to the monthly TPB board meeting. Agenda, presentations, and livestream available at bit.ly/4rXv2J3

TPB’s Regional Travel Survey launches this spring. Planners & local agencies rely on the data collected to understand travel demand and transportation needs across the DMV. Survey invitation postcards will be mailed in the weeks ahead. Learn more: bit.ly/4bocs6j

Metro turns 50 this year. We look back at how DC built one of America’s most iconic train systems, the moments that defined it, and what comes next.

50 Years of DC’s Iconic Metro

As our region’s iconic rail system turns 50, we ask the big questions—and some little ones, too.

washingtonian.com