Virginia Railway Express names first chief operations officer since 2019
Appointment comes as agency navigates Long Bridge construction, eyes major service expansion
Transportation
Road projects, transit updates, bike and pedestrian infrastructure, and transportation planning in Alexandria.
Alexandria eyes extension of Beauregard Trail to Fairfax County line
Feasibility study launched as city seeks to close gaps for pedestrians and cyclists along busy four-lane corridor
Woodrow Wilson Bridge to open early Thursday for tugboat transit, overnight maintenance
Historic Potomac River commercial traffic will cause multiple bridge openings and traffic stops through Friday morning
Opponents circulate petition against Braddock Road bike lanes
Petition contains factual errors about disability parking, crash data
City seeks public input on Duke Street corridor safety overhaul
Residents can weigh in at April 7 open forum on proposed changes between West Taylor Run Parkway and Dove Street
Opponents appeal Braddock Road bike lane approval to City Council
More than 50 signatures trigger Council review of Traffic and Parking Board's 6-0 decision
Virginia, Maryland lawmakers advance Metro funding Alexandria endorsed
Maryland passes Metro funding bill as Virginia budget talks advance ahead of March 14 deadline
Mount Vernon Trail to close near Old Town for shoreline repairs starting Friday
Federal contractors will block trail segment between East Abingdon Drive and 3rd Street for up to six weeks
Registration opens for Bike to Work Day as event marks 25th anniversary
Alexandria boasts six pit stops as DMV-wide celebration enters its third decade
Traffic and Parking Board unanimously approves Braddock Road corridor improvements
Protected bike lanes, parking removal backed 6-0 after 6-hour hearing with 66 speakers; opponents can appeal within 15 days
Alexandria planners to host fifth Duke Street land use meeting Wednesday
City planners to unveil draft corridor themes, gather public input on future of 3-mile stretch
Alexandria to host community meeting on I-395 ramp project tied to Inova hospital development
Nearly $12 million in improvements to the Duke Street interchange will support emergency access to the planned hospital complex at the former Landmark Mall site
Publisher's note: Understanding the Braddock Road corridor improvements project
A guide to what's being proposed, what residents are saying, and what questions remain ahead of Monday's hearing
Mayor pushes back on claims of unified opposition or support for Braddock Road bike lanes
Gaskins says she's hearing from supporters, opponents, and residents seeking more information
Opposition signs, flyers appear on Braddock Road ahead of Feb. 23 hearing
Opposition materials mock city's recommended design; Del Ray association voted 72% in support
Council advances program for up to 60 curbside EV chargers
Private vendors would install and operate chargers at no cost to taxpayers