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D.C. ranks in top 10 for transit coverage

About a third of workers in the D.C. region can get to a job in 90 minutes or less when they use public transportation. This puts the area at 23rd in the nation for "labor access," when compared to places like Boston or Seattle.

Thursday - 07/12/2012, 12:15pm EDT

Details of latest derailment expected

Metro officials are expected Thursday to release more details about the derailment, when members of the board's safety and security committee are briefed.

Thursday - 07/12/2012, 08:10am EDT

Why does ICC seem empty?

Some stretches of the InterCounty Connector remain empty, but that's not the case along the entire highway.

Wednesday - 07/11/2012, 08:15am EDT

Virginia DMV electronic signups surpass 1 million

The number of people signed up to receive driver's license and vehicle registration renewals electronically from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles has surpassed 1 million.

Wednesday - 07/11/2012, 05:24am EDT

Start-up company gets a big boost from D.C. Council

A rising car service company scored a big win in the District Tuesday.

Tuesday - 07/10/2012, 04:56pm EDT

Carmakers make move toward autopilot vehicles

Cars haven't quite reached the technology of the Jetsons yet, but there's no doubt they are getting smarter.

Tuesday - 07/10/2012, 06:35am EDT

VDOT: Monthly E-ZPass fees for new customers only

Amid public outcry, the Virginia Department of Transportation announced Monday that it would step back its plans to charge E-ZPass users a $1 monthly fee.

Tuesday - 07/10/2012, 03:29am EDT

Tips to keep your car's cool as summer heat looms

With temperatures expected to hover around 90 degrees Friday, you'll no doubt be reaching your car's A/C button.

Sunday - 07/08/2012, 09:20am EDT
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Virginia Beach light rail supporters form PAC

Advocates of extending light rail into Virginia Beach have formed a political action committee.

Friday - 07/06/2012, 03:29am EDT

Questions about Bay Bridge travel after derecho

Some say Friday night's derecho pushed them around on the bridge, and the bridge should have been closed to traffic sooner.

Thursday - 07/05/2012, 12:39pm EDT

Loudoun votes to move Dulles rail forward

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has voted 5-4 to allow work on the second phase of the Dulles Metrorail Project to move forward.

Tuesday - 07/03/2012, 12:25pm EDT

Traffic lights not working at hundreds of intersections

Friday's power outages have left a lot of intersections in the dark on this Monday morning.

Tuesday - 07/03/2012, 06:44am EDT

2 dozen Metro buses making detours after storm

Metro says approximately two dozen Metro bus routes are operating with detours because of downed power lines, fallen trees or other storm damage.

Monday - 07/02/2012, 08:37am EDT

Metro says weekend work to affect 3 lines

Metro says weekend work on the Red, Orange and Green lines will cause delays for some riders.

Saturday - 06/30/2012, 06:39pm EDT

Federal agency to gain safety oversight for Metro

Metro's red line crash three years ago that killed nine people is leading to greater federal oversight of public transit systems.

Friday - 06/29/2012, 11:05am EDT

Metro to raise fares across transit system Sunday

Metro is set to increase fares for the second time in two years to help balance the transit agency's operating budget.

Thursday - 06/28/2012, 11:17am EDT

Fares increase on Metro starting Sunday

It will cost between $1.70 and $3.50 to ride Metro in the off-peak hours and $2.10 to $5.75 during the peak hours.

Thursday - 06/28/2012, 07:36am EDT

D.C. ranks as one of nation's fastest growing cities

New census data show the District gained more than 16,000 residents in the 15 months after April 2010, growth of 2.7 percent.

Thursday - 06/28/2012, 06:17am EDT

Traffic congestion expected to worsen

Traffic congestion in Fairfax County is costing the average family hundreds of dollars a year, and it's only going to get worse.

Thursday - 06/28/2012, 05:02am EDT

Position of Va. license plate graphic determines HOV rights

A new state law, which takes effect July 1 removes an exemption for hybrid cars registered after July 1, 2011, according to a DMV release. They will no longer be able to use the High Occupancy Vehicle lanes on I-66 unless there are two people in the car. Hybrids registered before July 2011 will still be able to drive in the HOV 2 lanes with only one person in the car.

Wednesday - 06/27/2012, 03:36pm EDT
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