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Weekend work means buses replace trains on 3 lines
Metro says shuttle buses will replace trains on parts of the Red, Blue and Yellow lines this weekend.
Metro: Silver line track not damaged in tests
Metro officials says new Silver Line tracks don't appear to have been damaged in an incident during testing that caused major rush hour delays.
How would sequestration impact traffic?
The gridlock in Congress over finding a way to avoid sequestration could actually mean less gridlock on D.C.-area roads.
D.C. ranks 1st in car affordability
Ever see the rows of German luxury cars lining the streets in D.C. and wonder how all those people can afford them? As it turns out, Washington-area residents have a lot more money to spend on their cars than people do in any other major U.S. city.
Car goes over guardrail on I-270 ramp (PHOTOS)
Drivers who use the southbound Interstate 270 ramp to eastbound I-370 found themselves delayed Tuesday morning after a car went over a guardrail.
No speed cameras damaged since Pr. George's police installed security camera
Since Prince George's County police started monitoring a speed camera that had been destroyed, none of the county's 72 mobile speed cameras has been vandalized or damaged.
Inner Loop reopens after tractor-trailer accident
All lanes of the Inner Loop near Md. 450 have reopened.
Md. lawmakers: End bounty system for speed cameras
As the focus in Annapolis remains on gun control and transportation funding, some lawmakers are debating a bill that would try to fix problems with speed cameras.
Effort to bring high-speed maglev trains to D.C. progressing
A Washington firm is continuing efforts to bring high-speed, magnetic levitation trains to the region.
Vehicle drives off Arlington Memorial Bridge
A vehicle went over the Arlington Memorial Bridge Sunday night, closing traffic in both directions.
Massive transportation plan to have little impact on tolls
In the long term, the massive transportation package approved by Virginia's General Assembly will have very little impact on tolls.
D.C. uses solutions to prevent green arrow crashes
While pedestrian fatalities in the District fell to a record low in 2012, one particular type of turn continues to lead to several serious crashes.
VRE sets hearings on proposed fare rate increase
Virginia Railway Express schedules March hearings on proposed fare rate increase
Lawmakers debate eliminating speed cameras in Maryland
While most eyes in Annapolis are focused on gun control and the gas tax, several bills to address speed cameras are being actively discussed, including one measure that would eliminate the cameras altogether.
Riders upset Fairfax Connector may end Pentagon express service
To accommodate service on the Metro's future Silver Line, the Fairfax County Department of Transportation may eliminate bus service to the Pentagon and Crystal City, a proposal that could affect thousands of federal workers.
Metro warns riders about increased iPod, cell thefts
In just 12 hours Wednesday, Metro received seven reports of electronic gadgets, six times the normal theft rate for the transit system. Metro officials are warning riders to guard their possession.
Higher insurance costs most likely for young drivers after tickets
Insurance rates are more likely to rise for younger drivers who get traffic tickets than for drivers over 50, a survey conducted by InsuranceQuotes.com finds.
With GOP split, Dems hold cards on roads bill fate
With Virginia Republicans split over a transportation funding compromise, Democrats may be the deciding factor in whether the first major reforms to Virginia's highway financing system in 27 years hits the governor's desk.
County execs Leggett and Baker push for gas tax
With the clock ticking for reaching a deal on transportation funding, lawmakers in Annapolis heard testimony Wednesday on Senate President Mike Miller's proposal to add a 3 percent sales tax on gas and to allow local counties to raise the gas tax to 5 percent.
Virginia's transportation funding package moves forward
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