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D.C. plans to replace aging bridge near Capitol
District of Columbia officials are rolling out plans to replace the aging Frederick Douglass Bridge.
Correction: Fatal Beltway Crash story
In a story Dec. 28 about a fatal crash on the Capital Beltway, The Associated Press, based on information provided by state police, erroneously reported that a female crash victim had died. The woman, Florentina Gonzalez, is alive and is being treated for her injuries at Inova Fairfax Hospital.
Traffic calculations go hi-tech in Canada
A Canadian city is tapping the power of cell phones to calculate traffic speeds.
Telecommuting benefits employers as well as employees
In a well-connected world, more and more people are skipping the office commute and opting to plug-in at home.
Transportation in 2012: Soaring milestones, harsh misses
As the year comes to a close, the gap between the good and the bad in 2012 transportation has created a roller coaster.
Sandy cuts into already falling Metro ridership
Superstorm Sandy did little lasting damage in the Washington area, but it did cause a big dip in Metro's ridership.
Va. holding meetings on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
Virginia transportation officials are set to hold public hearings to discuss alternative solutions for the Interstate 64 Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel.
VDOT lifting lane closures Wednesday
A suspension of temporary highway lane closures in Virginia is set to end Wednesday afternoon.
Outer Loop reopened after serious accident
A serious accident has shut down the Outer Loop of the Beltway just before Connecticut Avenue.
Metro to stay open late for Redskins game
Metro says its rail service will stay open late to accommodate Washington Redskins fans attending the rescheduled Dec. 30 game against the Dallas Cowboys.
O'Malley frustrated by lack of will to address transportation
During a year-end review with reporters this week, Governor Martin O'Malley expressed frustration with state legislators' unwillingness to boost the gas tax, which hasn't been increased since 1992.
Study: Shaving time off drivers' commutes is simple
Shaving time off most drivers' commutes could be as simple as getting a specific, small group of drivers off the road.
Taborn stepping down as Metro police chief
Metro Transit Police Chief Michael Taborn is retiring after 31 years with the agency.
Study: Speed limit on ICC safely can be 60 mph
An engineering study of the Intercounty Connector has concluded that the speed limit on the highway could safely be increased to 60 mph from 55.
Region attempts to answer tough transportation questions
When it comes to paying for much-needed transportation improvements in the Washington region, one question stands out: How?
Airports board hands out numerous pay raises
Records show that the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority has given tens of thousands of dollars in pay raises to several top officials this year.
Leggett credits safety initiative for fewer pedestrian fatalities
In 2008, 19 pedestrians were killed in Montgomery County. In 2011, the number declined to 11. In 2012, the number is now in the single digits.
Crack No. 27: Why cracked rails are a frequent problem on Metro
It's now happened for the 27th time. Metro says a cracked rail outside Friendship Heights is causing single tracking on the Red Line between Medical Center and Van Ness-UDC.
Lack of cash could stall improvements to Fairfax corridor
Plans to further widen and add transit along the Fairfax Count Parkway could be stalled because of a lack of state transportation funds.
Land around Dulles eyed for revenue growth
The land surrounding Dulles International Airport is being eyed as a way to increase revenue at the airport which has not seen a projected increase in passengers.
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