Adam Tuss
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Metro Preparing to Bring Back Automatic Train Operation for 1st Time Since Deadly 2009 Crash
Metro is making final preparations to change the way it operates its trains. → Read More
The Road Sign That Drivers Hit the Most & Other Fun Facts From Maryland's Sign Shop
Every day, drivers in the D.C. area rely on road signs to help guide them on their commutes. But what goes into making those signs? News4 set out to find out at... → Read More
The Dulles Toll Road Is Going Coinless. Here's What to Know
Starting next month, the Dulles Toll Road will no longer accept cash or coins and all drivers will pay electronically. → Read More
Lyft Rolls Out New AI Electric Scooters on DC Streets
The newest generation of electric scooters hit the streets of D.C. Wednesday, and they are smarter and learning from riders. → Read More
Cracks Visible on Frederick Douglass Bridge Arches
Cracks are visible on the arches of D.C.’s new Frederick Douglass Bridge in Southeast D.C. → Read More
Metro Considers Building Blue Line Loop to Ease Crowding at Rosslyn
Metro already is eyeing a potential future expansion. → Read More
Metro Board, GM Meet to Discuss Proposed Budget Amid Station Shootings
The Metro Board of Directors and Metro General Manager Randy Clarke met Thursday to discuss a proposed budget for the new year — amid two shootings on Metro station platforms within 24 hours. → Read More
New Metro Budget Proposal Includes Increased Rail and Bus Frequency, Simpler Fares
Metro’s new general manager is out with his first-ever budget proposal. Among the major changes? Increased rail and bus frequency, simpler fares, and a return to automation. → Read More
Flyover Ramp Opens Along I-66
A new flyover ramp is opening this week along Interstate 66. News4’s Adam Tuss reports on what drivers need to know. → Read More
‘Very Convenient': New Walking Bridge Lets People Cross Beltway in Tysons
A new, $13 million pedestrian bridge over the Capital Beltway in Tysons, Virginia, is helping some residents in the area get around more easily. → Read More
Metro GM Talks Silver Line Extension Opening, 7000-Series Railcars & More
WMATA General Manager Randy Clarke spoke with News4’s Transportation Reporter Adam Tuss about the Silver Line’s November opening and 7000-series railcars. → Read More
Metro Says Silver Line Extension Ready to Open — But There Aren't Enough Trains
Because Metro has not been permitted to return its full fleet of troubled 7000-series railcars to the tracks, opening 11 more miles of track on the Silver Line with the current number of trains in use would increase wait times and crowding and could lead to dangerous conditions. → Read More
Metrobus Fare Evasion Reaching Eyepopping Numbers
Through a public access to records request, the News4 I-Team found the Metrobus lines with the most fare evasion – and the numbers are eyepopping. → Read More
Regulator: Metro Tracks Might Lead to Wheel Safety Issue
A report on track problems raised more concern about wheel issues on Metro railcars. → Read More
Hybrid Work Schedules Make for Unpredictable Commutes, DC Area Workers Say
More people are back at work, but hybrid work schedules are making it harder for drivers to know when to expect bad traffic. → Read More
Fare Evasion Problems Might Lead Metro to Replace Entry Gates — Again, Sources Say
Metro just spent millions of dollars putting in new faregates across the rail system – but the transit agency might consider changing them again because of... → Read More
Rust on Silver Line Rails Delays Metro Safety Drill in Ashburn
Metro’s Silver Line is set to start running farther into Northern Virginia soon after years of project delays — but rust on the rails delayed an emergency drill Wednesday in Ashburn. → Read More
No Gas Tax Holiday in Virginia: Commonwealth's Senate Votes to ‘Pass By' Proposal
Gov. Glenn Youngkin had proposed an amendment for a three-month suspension of the gas tax. → Read More
Newest Metrorail Cars to Return to Service After Derailment
Dozens of 7000-series Metrorail cars, the newest in the D.C.-area system's fleet, will be back on tracks starting Thursday, Metro announced Wednesday. → Read More
Hop on the Bus? Metrobus Ridership Is Up as Gas Prices Soar
More people in the D.C. area may be riding Metrobus instead of driving because of record-high gas prices. → Read More