Tom Roussey
@tomroussey.bsky.social
Transportation reporter covering DC, MD & VA for ABC7. Graduate of Paint Branch High in Montgomery Co & Univ. of Maryland. Christian. Love sports, books, Terps!
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Tom Roussey
@tomroussey.bsky.social
· Nov 17
Hi everyone, my name is Tom Roussey & I’m a reporter for WJLA, the ABC station in the Washington, DC area. I focus on transportation – public transit like Metro, airports, bikes, roads – but I cover a bit of everything. Like most of us I’m new to Bluesky. I’ll post about news & my love of books too.
One of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot in DC today has been identified as Andrew Wolfe on the Facebook page of Berkeley County's Musselman High School, which says he is a graduate of the school. Musselman High is about 70 miles Northwest of DC.
November 27, 2025 at 4:17 AM
One of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot in DC today has been identified as Andrew Wolfe on the Facebook page of Berkeley County's Musselman High School, which says he is a graduate of the school. Musselman High is about 70 miles Northwest of DC.
Tuesday afternoon rush hour is almost always the absolute worst time to travel by road for Thanksgiving in the DC area, and the rain is making it even worse right now.
November 25, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Tuesday afternoon rush hour is almost always the absolute worst time to travel by road for Thanksgiving in the DC area, and the rain is making it even worse right now.
Express Lane prices right now:
South on 395/95, DC to Fredericksburg: $86.75!!!
I-66 West, Beltway to Gainesville: $67.50
Beltway, Springfield to GW Pkwy: $32.65
Remember though, HOV–3 is free!! You need to set your E-ZPass Flex to HOV
South on 395/95, DC to Fredericksburg: $86.75!!!
I-66 West, Beltway to Gainesville: $67.50
Beltway, Springfield to GW Pkwy: $32.65
Remember though, HOV–3 is free!! You need to set your E-ZPass Flex to HOV
November 25, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Express Lane prices right now:
South on 395/95, DC to Fredericksburg: $86.75!!!
I-66 West, Beltway to Gainesville: $67.50
Beltway, Springfield to GW Pkwy: $32.65
Remember though, HOV–3 is free!! You need to set your E-ZPass Flex to HOV
South on 395/95, DC to Fredericksburg: $86.75!!!
I-66 West, Beltway to Gainesville: $67.50
Beltway, Springfield to GW Pkwy: $32.65
Remember though, HOV–3 is free!! You need to set your E-ZPass Flex to HOV
We are hitting the worst period for Thanksgiving travel in the DC area. A new section of Beltway Express Lanes is open between the Dulles Toll Road & GW Parkway. Right now it costs nearly $19 to go 2.5 miles if you’re driving north. It is free for HOV-3 however.
November 25, 2025 at 9:12 PM
We are hitting the worst period for Thanksgiving travel in the DC area. A new section of Beltway Express Lanes is open between the Dulles Toll Road & GW Parkway. Right now it costs nearly $19 to go 2.5 miles if you’re driving north. It is free for HOV-3 however.
If you are hitting the road for Thanksgiving Tuesday, these are the worst times to travel by car.
November 25, 2025 at 4:47 AM
If you are hitting the road for Thanksgiving Tuesday, these are the worst times to travel by car.
NEW: Because of the rain that is expected, the opening of the new 2.5 mile extension of the 495 Express Lanes in McLean will be delayed from 2 AM Saturday to 2 AM Sunday.
November 21, 2025 at 6:17 PM
NEW: Because of the rain that is expected, the opening of the new 2.5 mile extension of the 495 Express Lanes in McLean will be delayed from 2 AM Saturday to 2 AM Sunday.
Ceremonial ribbon cutting happening this morning inside a Tysons hotel for the $660 million extension of the Beltway Express Lanes from near the Dulles Toll Road to the GW Pkwy. Weather permitting the lanes are expected to open tomorrow.
November 21, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Ceremonial ribbon cutting happening this morning inside a Tysons hotel for the $660 million extension of the Beltway Express Lanes from near the Dulles Toll Road to the GW Pkwy. Weather permitting the lanes are expected to open tomorrow.
I asked Metro GM Randy Clarke if allowing riders to pay w/credit cards will reduce Metrobus fare evasion: "I definitely think it will help with that. Every way that we can make it easier to pay, the more likely people will pay.” #wmata Here's how fare evasion has grown with time:
November 18, 2025 at 9:48 PM
I asked Metro GM Randy Clarke if allowing riders to pay w/credit cards will reduce Metrobus fare evasion: "I definitely think it will help with that. Every way that we can make it easier to pay, the more likely people will pay.” #wmata Here's how fare evasion has grown with time:
As of right now, for the first time all Metrobus riders can pay with a credit/debit card or phone/watch linked to a credit/debit card. Metro is holding an event launching “Tap. Ride. Go.” for bus. #wmata began allowing riders to pay for Metrorail with credit cards in May.
November 18, 2025 at 5:36 PM
As of right now, for the first time all Metrobus riders can pay with a credit/debit card or phone/watch linked to a credit/debit card. Metro is holding an event launching “Tap. Ride. Go.” for bus. #wmata began allowing riders to pay for Metrorail with credit cards in May.
A three story addition to a Fairfax County home that is under construction is generating a lot of strong opinions. wjla.com/news/local/f...
November 17, 2025 at 11:25 PM
A three story addition to a Fairfax County home that is under construction is generating a lot of strong opinions. wjla.com/news/local/f...
What a difference a week makes: FlightAware reports four cancellations at Dulles so far today and ZERO at DCA & BWI. Last Monday there were 96 at DCA alone, and dozens at the two other airports.
November 17, 2025 at 9:32 PM
What a difference a week makes: FlightAware reports four cancellations at Dulles so far today and ZERO at DCA & BWI. Last Monday there were 96 at DCA alone, and dozens at the two other airports.
I missed the Smithsonian museums so much during the shutdown! Sometimes on Sunday afternoons I love to just go and learn about something for a while. Spent a few hours at the American History Museum today.
November 16, 2025 at 10:18 PM
I missed the Smithsonian museums so much during the shutdown! Sometimes on Sunday afternoons I love to just go and learn about something for a while. Spent a few hours at the American History Museum today.
JUST IN: The FAA will not force airlines to cancel more flights tomorrow as originally planned. Instead the FAA will freeze flight reduction levels at the current 6% level for 40 major airports including DCA, BWI & Dulles. It comes as the shutdown is expected to end tonight.
November 13, 2025 at 12:53 AM
JUST IN: The FAA will not force airlines to cancel more flights tomorrow as originally planned. Instead the FAA will freeze flight reduction levels at the current 6% level for 40 major airports including DCA, BWI & Dulles. It comes as the shutdown is expected to end tonight.
With all the shutdown related flight delays & cancellations since last week, it's almost jarring to see the FAA reporting normal issues like this one in Buffalo.
November 12, 2025 at 9:03 PM
With all the shutdown related flight delays & cancellations since last week, it's almost jarring to see the FAA reporting normal issues like this one in Buffalo.
JUST IN: VDOT & Transurban have announced November 22 will be the day a new Express Lanes extension will open on the Beltway between the Dulles Toll Road & GW Parkway. The opening date is the Saturday before Thanksgiving.
November 10, 2025 at 9:20 PM
JUST IN: VDOT & Transurban have announced November 22 will be the day a new Express Lanes extension will open on the Beltway between the Dulles Toll Road & GW Parkway. The opening date is the Saturday before Thanksgiving.
Things have improved a lot at DCA since yesterday & especially since Friday, however the airport has still seen more than 80 cancellations of arriving or departing flights today, which is more than double what both Dulles and BWI have seen so far.
November 10, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Things have improved a lot at DCA since yesterday & especially since Friday, however the airport has still seen more than 80 cancellations of arriving or departing flights today, which is more than double what both Dulles and BWI have seen so far.
This is from FlightAware, showing that so far today Reagan National Airport has seen more cancellations than any other airport in the world. Staffing shortages have combined with new FAA restrictions that began today to cause an absolute mess.
November 7, 2025 at 11:21 PM
This is from FlightAware, showing that so far today Reagan National Airport has seen more cancellations than any other airport in the world. Staffing shortages have combined with new FAA restrictions that began today to cause an absolute mess.
Of the 3 major airports in the DC area, DCA is hurting the most today, and it's not even close - 130 cancellations per FlightAware!
Dulles & BWI Marshall have 22 each.
Today new FAA restrictions began, but this morning DCA had similar numbers to BWI/IAD - we're looking into this.
Dulles & BWI Marshall have 22 each.
Today new FAA restrictions began, but this morning DCA had similar numbers to BWI/IAD - we're looking into this.
November 7, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Of the 3 major airports in the DC area, DCA is hurting the most today, and it's not even close - 130 cancellations per FlightAware!
Dulles & BWI Marshall have 22 each.
Today new FAA restrictions began, but this morning DCA had similar numbers to BWI/IAD - we're looking into this.
Dulles & BWI Marshall have 22 each.
Today new FAA restrictions began, but this morning DCA had similar numbers to BWI/IAD - we're looking into this.
There are already a lot of flight delays on the board at BWI Marshall tonight even though new flight traffic restrictions by the FAA don’t go into effect until tomorrow. Southwest has seen a lot of delays here and at Reagan National today.
November 7, 2025 at 1:14 AM
There are already a lot of flight delays on the board at BWI Marshall tonight even though new flight traffic restrictions by the FAA don’t go into effect until tomorrow. Southwest has seen a lot of delays here and at Reagan National today.
BREAKING: List obtained by ABC News shows BWI Marshall, Dulles & Reagan National are among the 40 airports where the FAA will cut 10% of flight traffic starting Friday. The FAA is doing this because of the shutdown's impact on air traffic controllers.
November 6, 2025 at 3:41 AM
BREAKING: List obtained by ABC News shows BWI Marshall, Dulles & Reagan National are among the 40 airports where the FAA will cut 10% of flight traffic starting Friday. The FAA is doing this because of the shutdown's impact on air traffic controllers.
BREAKING: Winsome Earle-Sears concedes in the Virginia governor’s race: “I think I learn more in a loss than I ever do in victory.” Says she called Abigail Spanberger & left her a voicemail when she didn’t answer: “She didn’t have to answer. ..I think she’s busy.”
November 5, 2025 at 2:34 AM
BREAKING: Winsome Earle-Sears concedes in the Virginia governor’s race: “I think I learn more in a loss than I ever do in victory.” Says she called Abigail Spanberger & left her a voicemail when she didn’t answer: “She didn’t have to answer. ..I think she’s busy.”
This is the scene at the election night party for Republican Winsome Earle-Sears in Leesburg. The Associated Press just called the governor’s race in Virginia for her Democratic opponent Abigail Spanberger.
November 5, 2025 at 1:13 AM
This is the scene at the election night party for Republican Winsome Earle-Sears in Leesburg. The Associated Press just called the governor’s race in Virginia for her Democratic opponent Abigail Spanberger.
During the government shutdown, nothing can eliminate your chances of experiencing delays as an air traveler, but there are ways you can minimize your chances. Thanks to @seancudahy.bsky.social with The Points Guy for providing some great advice! wjla.com/news/local/g...
Expert gives travel tips as the continued government shutdown leads to flight delays
With the government shutdown starting to lead to more and more flight delays, 7News looked into how travelers can minimize their chances of experiencing delays.
wjla.com
November 3, 2025 at 9:33 PM
During the government shutdown, nothing can eliminate your chances of experiencing delays as an air traveler, but there are ways you can minimize your chances. Thanks to @seancudahy.bsky.social with The Points Guy for providing some great advice! wjla.com/news/local/g...
During the government shutdown, nothing can eliminate your chances of experiencing delays as an air traveler, but there are ways you can minimize your chances. Thanks to @SeanCudahy with The Points Guy for providing some great advice! wjla.com/news/local/g...
Expert gives travel tips as the continued government shutdown leads to flight delays
With the government shutdown starting to lead to more and more flight delays, 7News looked into how travelers can minimize their chances of experiencing delays.
wjla.com
November 3, 2025 at 9:26 PM
During the government shutdown, nothing can eliminate your chances of experiencing delays as an air traveler, but there are ways you can minimize your chances. Thanks to @SeanCudahy with The Points Guy for providing some great advice! wjla.com/news/local/g...