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Union Station leaseholders pay $7.5M DC tax bill
Union Station's leaseholders have agreed to pay the District of Columbia $7.5 million in taxes dating to 2008 to settle a dispute over the amounts owed to the government.
Md. may increase speed limit on ICC
Maryland is reviewing a study that says the speed limit on the highway could be raised to 60 mph.
Montgomery Co. senator wants to halt speed camera bounties
How speed cameras vendors are compensated is latest squabble over Maryland's controversial safety program, which motorists say are inaccurate in some jurisdiction.
2013: A critical year for the Purple Line
The Purple Line, a proposed light-rail line to connect New Carrollton and Bethesda in Maryland, has long been promoted as a way to ease congestion on the Capital Beltway and offer another commuting option between Montgomery and Prince George's counties.
Latest Dulles Toll Road tax hike fueling renewed protest
The latest toll hike on the Dulles Toll Road, which took effect New Year's Day, may have rekindled the protest over how the new Silver Line on Metro is being financed.
Arlington elects Tejada board chairman as disagreement continues over streetcars
In a county that rotates its leadership posts and boasts the lowest unemployment rate in the state, discord is rare. But a growing disagreement among Arlington County Board members peppered its annual reorganization meeting Tuesday.
New York Avenue NE open again after seven-car accident
A seven car accident has closed both directions of New York Avenue NE at Bladensburg Road, right in front of the Washington Times building.
Seven car accident closes New York Ave. NE
A seven car accident has closed both directions of New York Ave. NE at Bladensburg Road, right in front of the Washington Times building.
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.
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