New traffic patterns at Union Station unveiled

Long-planned improvements in the flow of traffic at one of D.C.'s worst traffic circles are now a reality.

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WMATA, county battle over Silver Spring Transit Center

A deal's a deal, except when there's an over-budget, overdue transit center with safety problems.

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Streetcars could roll on H Street this fall

All three streetcars that make up the initial fleet will be in place by Thursday for testing. Ultimately, these streetcars will roll on H Street and Benning Road in Northeast.

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2 days, 2 motorcycle-tractor-trailer crashes on I-95

For the second day in a row, northbound Interstate 95 had to be shut down for a crash involving a motorcycle and a tractor-trailer.

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Metro: Cracked rail repaired on red line

Metro: Cracked rail repaired on red line near RI Ave. station, residual delays expected

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Council members want answers on Silver Spring Transit Center

The Silver Spring Transit Center is over budget and overdue, and now members of the Montgomery County Council want to know why.

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New bike lanes coming to D.C. this summer

Dedicated bicycle lanes are already in place on L Street NW and 15th Street NW, but WTOP has learned that in August, new lanes will go into place on M Street NW.

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Speed limit increase possible on Beltway Express Lanes

Virginia may increase the speed limit to 65 mph on the Interstate 495 Beltway Express Lanes.

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WTOP and WJLA Announce Joint Traffic Venture

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Va. motorcyclist killed after hit-and-run on I-95

Virginia State Police say a 68-year-old motorcyclist was killed Tuesday morning in a hit-and-run crash involving a tractor-trailer on northbound Interstate 95 before the Fairfax County Parkway.

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Residents near Manassas Battlefield upset about bypass plans

Residents living on the edge of a national battlefield are upset that plans for the Manassas Battlefield Bypass could leave their properties landlocked and dramatically change their rural lifestyle.

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Maryland woman fights D.C. tickets after Md. MVA glitch

A Maryland woman is fighting two D.C. tickets she received after a computer glitch at the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration led to her license plates being decommissioned last August.

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Gas stations on the decline

WTOP's Kristi King reports.

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AAA: Gas prices could continue to fall through the summer

A road trip this summer could be cheaper than last year, as AAA analysts say the the recent gas price slide could continue through the summer.

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Work to restrict traffic on I-64 section in Va

Removal of unstable soil from Afton Mountain to restrict traffic on section of I-64

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Metro to issue July 4 commemorative card

Commemorative SmarTrip cards worked well for the presidential inauguration in January, so WMATA is bringing them back for the Fourth of July.

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Alexandria group wants I-95 ramp delayed

Virginia's transportation secretary met with a group calling for a delay to a ramp that will end the Interstate 95 HOT Lanes in Alexandria.

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Funding possible for 16 Northern Virginia road and 26 transit projects

The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority is one step closer to deciding what projects will get funding in July from the newly passed transportation package.

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Survey indicates riders not informed on Silver Line

Metro's new Silver Line is rising over highways and medians across Fairfax County. But when the first phase opens, many people may not even know about it.

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Folklore or historical fact: How your favorite road earned its bizarre name

WTOP has assembled a list of some of the strangest road names in the Washington area. Many of these abnormally named arteries are even major commuting routes.

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