Michael Laris

Washington, D.C.

Transportation reporter

Education: Stanford University, BA in political science

Michael Laris writes about the transformation of the U.S. transportation system. He has covered government accountability and was a reporter in Beijing.
Latest from Michael Laris

Amtrak train cars derail in tunnel near Union Station

D.C. fire officials said the incident was minor and that there were no reported injuries. The derailment disrupted Amtrak service.

July 11, 2023

Environmental groups ask judge to reverse Maryland toll lane approvals

It’s the latest challenge to former governor Larry Hogan’s (R) plan to ease some of the nation’s worst road congestion.

June 16, 2023

Wes Moore relaunches Baltimore’s Red Line, but big questions remain

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore plans to revive the east-way transit line canceled by his predecessor eight years ago, but whether it will be a light rail or a rapid bus system remains unclear.

June 15, 2023

Body recovered in I-95 bridge wreckage as drivers face months of disruptions

After a tanker truck carrying 8,500 gallons of gasoline ignited, experts say the blaze could have reached temperatures high enough to compromise the strength of the steel and concrete.

June 12, 2023

Maryland reclaims web address linked to Philippines gambling site

The URL on 798,000 commemorative license plates now directs visitors to the Motor Vehicle Administration.

June 9, 2023

House committee unveils sweeping bill to steer the future of flying

The legislation would boost air traffic controller hiring, better protect airline passengers, and lay the groundwork for a future of drones and air taxis.

June 9, 2023

F-16 flier sent to intercept plane saw pilot slumped over before crash

Experts said publicly available flight data suggests the pilot had fallen unconscious and that the plane was flying on autopilot until it ran out of fuel.

June 5, 2023

798,000 Maryland license plates display link to Philippines gambling site

About 15% of registered vehicles in Maryland have the plates, which were meant to commemorate the War of 1812 but are now creating a headache for officials.

June 2, 2023

Boeing Max families can seek damages for victims’ suffering in the air

The decision was the latest in a multiyear legal fight between families of the dead and Boeing.

May 31, 2023

Potomac Yard Metro station, decades in the making, opens in Alexandria

The new stop on the Blue and Yellow lines is Metro’s 98th station, located between the Reagan National Airport and Braddock Road stations.

May 19, 2023