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Dulles Rail delivery to close parts of Magarity Road

Construction on the first phase of the Dulles Rail Project could be disruptive to commuters Tuesday and Wednesday.

Tuesday - 06/05/2012, 04:43am EDT

Loudoun County debates second phase of Dulles Rail project

A major transportation decision is about to be made in the D.C. area and if approved, plans for the second phase of the Dulles Rail project would bring Metrorail service from the airport into Loudoun County.

Tuesday - 06/05/2012, 04:18am EDT

Extra Metro service starts this month

This month, Metro launches a new rush-hour service known as "Rush Plus" on some lines.

Monday - 06/04/2012, 09:32am EDT
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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.

Monday - 06/04/2012, 09:15am EDT

Before Dulles Rail completion, further extension considered

Thomas Roussey, ABC7 for WTOP

Monday - 06/04/2012, 07:41am EDT

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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.

Monday - 06/04/2012, 05:49am EDT

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.

Sunday - 06/03/2012, 06:46am EDT

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.

Friday - 06/01/2012, 05:03pm EDT

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.

Friday - 06/01/2012, 07:09am EDT

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.

Thursday - 05/31/2012, 06:29pm EDT

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.

Thursday - 05/31/2012, 01:26pm EDT

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.

Thursday - 05/31/2012, 01:03pm EDT
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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.

Thursday - 05/31/2012, 06:23am EDT

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.

Thursday - 05/31/2012, 05:33am EDT
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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.

Wednesday - 05/30/2012, 02:47pm EDT

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.

Wednesday - 05/30/2012, 05:39am EDT

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.

Wednesday - 05/30/2012, 05:37am EDT

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.

Monday - 05/28/2012, 05:28am EDT

Closures in Northern Va. for Rolling Thunder

In the D.C. region, Memorial Day weekend means motorcycles and lots of them.

Friday - 05/25/2012, 10:37am EDT

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.

Friday - 05/25/2012, 07:22am EDT
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