Since tolling began last December, more than 360,000 violation notices have been sent to drivers who used Interstate 66 inside the Capital Beltway during toll hours without an E-ZPass, according to data. The data suggests that drivers have paid or owe around $3 million in administrative fees and court costs.
(WTOP)
Five suspects used a stolen heavy duty pickup truck to drive into the Vienna Metro station early Monday morning, ramming an ATM and loading it onto the truck. Metro Transit Police are looking for a white Ford F-250 with Virginia tag UA13-483 with a damaged bumper and a yellow “Don’t Tread on Me” sticker on the rear window.
(WTOP)
Citing a need for a better customer experience, Metro is planning on bringing back automatic train operation. The goal is to restore computer-driven trains in the second half of 2019 to provide smoother and more efficient rides.
(Washington Post)
A group of Fredericksburg schools, as well as others in surrounding counties, have been awarded Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom mini-grants for educational projects. The grants will provide students with an agriculture or gardening experience.
(Fredericksburg.com)
Arlington has been named one of the Best Bike Cities in America by Bicycling magazine. The rankings were determined by grading things like safety, accessibility to riders of all ages, political climate relating to biking and stops along bike routes. Arlington ranked 17 out of 50.
(ArlNow)
