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Extra Metro service starts this month
This month, Metro launches a new rush-hour service known as "Rush Plus" on some lines.
Proposal pushes new Md. buildings back from major water pipes
A local utility is trying to make changes to avoid the "substantial risk{s} to public safety" posed by the explosion of large water mains.
Before Dulles Rail completion, further extension considered
Thomas Roussey, ABC7 for WTOP
The fanny packs are coming: 8 million tourists to D.C.
Fold-out maps and fanny packs are coming to a Metro line near you.
Montgomery Co. taxpayers may shoulder new bus transit costs
Montgomery County is looking at a bus rapid transit system, but county planners say residents could end up paying for empty buses.
NTSB: Poor safeguards caused Jan. 2010 Metro accident
Federal safety investigators say inadequate safeguards and poor communication contributed to a Metro transit accident that killed two workers two years ago.
Major repaving starts near Wilson Bridge
Drivers will want to avoid the Inner Loop near the Woodrow Wilson Bridge. A major repaving project will cause traffic problems throughout the weekend in Maryland and Virginia. The work won't wrap up until Monday morning.
Man hit by Metro train Tuesday is critically injured
A Metro employee hit by a train Tuesday is in critical condition, according to Metro investigators. The man was pinned by a train at the Shady Grove Yard shortly before 1 p.m.
Pittsburgh company converting 50 cabs to propane
Pittsburgh Transportation Group has begun converting 50 of its taxi cabs to run on propane, a fuel the company says will save its drivers money and pollute less that gasoline.
LaHood: DOT bus crackdown 'is just the beginning'
After a year-long investigation, the department's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has shut down three primary companies that oversaw a broad network of buses. One ticket seller, nine active bus companies and 13 companies already ordered to cease operation were also a part of the operation, according to an agency release.
Battle rages over battlefield road in Fredericksburg
Lee Drive inside Fredericksburg National Battlefield Park is 4.5 miles long. It's hallowed ground, a popular bike path and a commuter shortcut. And, it's one of the most dangerous roads in the National Park system.
Jones Bridge Road safety improvement becomes a costly hazard
A safety measure for people crossing the street has also become a costly hazard for drivers and community members are asking Montgomery County for a change.
Va. woman's car towed once to be towed again
It was a dream night at Nats Park that turned into a nightmare for a local woman.
VDOT seeking public comment on monthly E-ZPass fee
The Virginia Department of Transportation wants to know how the public feels about a proposed $1 monthly fee for E-ZPass users.
Should companies ban workers from talking on cellphones while driving?
A growing number of companies are putting full cellphone bans in place for employees behind the wheel, according to the National Safety Council.
Metro preparing for rush-hour service changes
In just a few weeks, Metro is going to change the way it operates during rush hours in the hopes of providing a better trip on the system.
Closures in Northern Va. for Rolling Thunder
In the D.C. region, Memorial Day weekend means motorcycles and lots of them.
Commuter Idle: From Roanoke to Falls Church
Evans Edwards is a career firefighter and medic for Fairfax County Fire and Rescue. He loves his job, but he's not so crazy about his 235-mile, three-hour-20-minute one-way commute.
WTOP Beltway Poll: D.C. has region's worst drivers
Nearly half of the region's population believes D.C. drivers are the worst in the Washington area and those who text or talk on a cellphone are the top pet peeve of commuters, according to a new WTOP Beltway Poll.
WTOP Beltway Poll: Traffic cameras are money machines
Nearly two-thirds of people in the Washington area believe the primary role of speed and red-light cameras is to create cash for local governments -- not to make roads safer.
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