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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.
Advocates: More Md. road funding needed to keep residents, jobs
A call for increased fees in Maryland is more than just an effort to relieve gridlock, advocates say.
Md. Beltway lane closures at Kenilworth Ave. through Thursday
Beginning Tuesday night, Dec. 11, and continuing nightly through Thursday, Dec. 13, the Maryland State Highway Administration will close three lanes of the Beltway Inner loop at Maryland Route 201/Kenilworth Avenue. The closures are needed for work on the Kenilworth Avenue overpass above the Beltway.
Bumpy pavement ahead for Virginia road projects
Drive around northern Virginia and you will see a great deal of construction on both road and rail projects. But some local leaders are warning such projects may be non-existent in a few years.
Md. governor says law bans speed camera bounties
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley says state law bans speed camera contractors from being paid based on the number of tickets issued.
Is the housing market strengthening? It's complicated
The local housing market is gaining steam but some new numbers show a more complicated scenario.
Metro report details lower than expected ridership
Metro says train ridership was nearly 5 percent below the agency's expectations in the first quarter of the fiscal year.
Amtrak begins service in Norfolk on Wednesday
Amtrak is rolling out passenger rail service from Norfolk starting Wednesday.
Public hearing set on I-95 toll plan
Opponents of Virginia's proposal to use toll revenue to improve Interstate 95 plan to rally outside a public hearing.
New park and ride lot to open in Fairfax County
A new park and ride is set to open soon in Fairfax County, with bus service to Franconia-Springfield Metro Station and the Pentagon.
Union sues Metro over firing of police officer
The union representing Metro transit police is suing the transit agency to reinstate an officer who the union says was wrongly fired.
The benefits of ride sharing: Time, money and the end of commuting headaches
Local transportation leaders want area residents to know that ending the solo drive to work in favor of ride sharing could save them time and money.
Changes coming to Fairfax Connector bus service
Some big changes are coming to Fairfax Connector bus service.
Expect I-95 lane closures near Quantico
Daytime lane closures are planned for I-95 in the Quantico area.
Project to widen Route 1 makes progress
A major project to widen Route 1 near Fort Belvoir is one step further along.
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