Sprawl & Crawl
Which traffic tickets raise your insurance rates the most?
So, you got a ticket. How much will your insurance premiums go up? Insurance.com analyzed insurance quotes to come up with this list.
Amtrak unveils locomotives to replace aging fleet
Amtrak unveils new locomotives that will replace aging fleet on busy Northeast Corridor
D.C. parking ticket exposes pay-by-cell glitch
A system glitch in a pay-by-cell D.C. parking system left a Fairfax, Va., man the victim of an erroneous ticket, a WTOP TicketBuster investigation has found.
Purple Line open houses bring optimism for project
At an open house to update residents on the Maryland Transit Administration's Purple Line, project leaders expressed optimism that the new Maryland transportation bill could allow the 16-mile light rail line to open in 2020.
Purple Line plan would narrow traffic on University Boulevard
The latest change in the plan for a light rail line across Montgomery and Prince George's counties would narrow University Boulevard from six lanes to four along part of the route in the Langley Park area.
Idling Montgomery Co. drivers caught violating bus policy (Video)
A county bus depot in Silver Spring has been rattling nearby homes and emanating a perpetual rumbling sound, raising questions from residents about whether it is necessary.
Loudoun plan examines ways to ease bottlenecks
A Loudoun County study examines how gridlock can be lessen in the area south and west of Dulles International Airport.
Woman gets other drivers' speed cam tickets -- again and again
Miriam Singer's license plate reads "MS," but the Maryland woman has received speed camera tickets in D.C. for "MS ALF," "MS G" and "MS MAD" in the past four months -- even though she says she hasn't even driven in the District.
50 D.C. retail corridors profiled for potential development, tenants
The list of marketable retail corridors in the District is multiplying.
Mayor irate over rail yard expansion plan
A transportation company's plans to expand operations at a rail yard in Alexandria have triggered a firestorm of opposition.
Virginia will spend $355 million to clear roads more quickly
Crashes could be cleared faster because of a new six-year $355 million contract with Reston based Serco Inc., the Virginia Department of Transportation says.
Metro plans weekend work on 4 of 5 lines
Metro plans weekend work on 4 of 5 lines, 4 orange line stations will be closed
D.C. ticket dismissed after blatant error
An erroneous ticket placed on a man's car in D.C. last month left him scratching his head -- especially since the error was stated on the ticket itself.
73-year-old woman rescued from DC Metro tracks
Fellow riders rescue 73-year-old woman from DC Metro tracks
Pedestrian sting operations aim to lower death rate
Police are out keeping dangerous drivers away from pedestrians in a county with a recent rash of fatalities.
Metro closes part of 2 lines for weekend work
Metro says it's closing part of the red and green lines for weekend work.
New parking meters meant to encourage garage parking
Starting June 1, drivers going to Shady Grove Adventist Hospital and the surrounding medical buildings will have to pay to park on the street.
Metro wants public feedback on two new map designs
With Phase 1 of the Silver Line slated to open by year's end, Metrorail is updating its map.



