At Arlington Transportation Partners, we believe in making the most of your commute. We encourage you to embrace a new story, learn something unexpected, or consider fresh perspectives as you travel to and from work. As you plan for your 2025 commute, here are our team’s favorite book and podcast recommendations for you to explore.
Starting this winter, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) will undertake an important construction project to perform maintenance on stations and tracks in Washington, DC. The project will begin on December 20, 2024, and is expected to be completed by December 31, 2024. During the construction period, several stations in Washington, DC that serve the Orange, Silver, and Blue Lines will be temporarily closed. While much of the construction will occur in Washington, DC, commuters in Arlington will also be affected, particularly those commuting into the district and those who change trains in Rosslyn.
The goal of this project includes performing routine maintenance, such as replacing grout pads, updating fasteners and studs, and upgrading platform edge lighting. While the construction is underway, WMATA will offer commuters a complimentary shuttle service to connect the affected stations. Arlington Transportation Partners (ATP) is also ready to assist you and your organization with alternate routes and informative resources during this time.
First, I would like to thank all the lovely teachers and staff who work to make Arlington Public Schools (APS) a wonderful environment for students to learn and grow. As an APS alum myself, I am eternally grateful to all the mentors, educators, and administrators who helped mebecome a more knowledgeable and compassionate individual. Today, I feel honored to return the favor and impart what I have learned to help APS teachers and staff commute with ease and take advantage of their transportation benefits, so they can show up every day for their students.
As the weather starts to chill and the days get shorter, commuters experience a mode shift away from the high cycling participation seen in summertime. Staying on your bike can provide a wealth of physical and mental health benefits.Judah dal Cais, Program Director for Capital Bikeshare and Shared Micro-Mobility, and Henry Dunbar, Equity Outreach Coordinator for Capital Bikeshare joined ATP to share benefits, challenges, advice, and opportunities to keep cycling activity up during the holiday season.
