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Metro bus driver does not have meningitis

A Metro bus driver who made headlines on Monday for having viral meningitis never had the virus, officials said Friday.

Friday - 04/27/2012, 07:05pm EDT
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D.C. orders more streetcars for H Street Corridor

The D.C. Department of Transportation has grand plans for a vast network of streetcars, criss-crossing the city. On Thursday, the agency took another step toward that goal by ordering two brand new streetcars.

Friday - 04/27/2012, 06:56am EDT

Metro fares increase for all riders July 1

The Metro Board Thursday approved the next round of fare increases for riders -- rail, bus and parking charges will all be going up July 1.

Thursday - 04/26/2012, 02:32pm EDT

Young drivers think they're safe despite distractions

The youngest drivers tend to think it's possible to drive safely while distracted.

Thursday - 04/26/2012, 06:25am EDT

Despite warnings, Va. drivers distracted in construction zones

Distracted drivers are not only common on D.C. area roads, they're common in construction zones along D.C. area roads.

Thursday - 04/26/2012, 06:21am EDT

Approval of Metro fare increase expected

It looks like riders soon will pay more to ride Metro.

Thursday - 04/26/2012, 06:16am EDT

Human error possible cause of Metro derailment

Human error may be to blame for Tuesday's derailment of a Metro train at the Rosslyn station.

Thursday - 04/26/2012, 06:02am EDT

Metro derailment points to 'major vulnerabilities'

Metro's latest snafu left hundreds of commuters stranded for hours Tuesday evening. And at least one person thinks the malfunction was just waiting to happen.

Wednesday - 04/25/2012, 01:46pm EDT

Express Lanes: A quick way to go broke?

Drivers are expected to have access to the Beltway Express Lanes between Springfield and Dulles Toll Road by the end of the year.

Wednesday - 04/25/2012, 12:39pm EDT

How to get pulled over for hanging an air freshener

The law has to do with "obstruction of view" through the windshield. From Virginia, to the District, to Montgomery and Prince George's counties, police officers are well within their right to stop you and ticket you for the offense.

Tuesday - 04/24/2012, 02:38pm EDT

How well do you know your E-ZPass fees?

E-ZPass has spread to 14 states, but it is not a one size fits all program.

Tuesday - 04/24/2012, 07:10am EDT

Ride On rates, parking fees could go up in Mont. Co.

Montgomery County is considering increases to Ride On bus rates, as well as charging more for parking in certain areas.

Tuesday - 04/24/2012, 05:46am EDT

Safety group investigating Metro defibrillator failure

The group that has direct oversight of Metro safety says it is stepping in after a passenger died when a defibrillator failed to work.

Monday - 04/23/2012, 01:11pm EDT

VRE approves 3 percent fare increase

Virginia Railway Express passengers will soon see a 3 percent fare increase.

Monday - 04/23/2012, 07:13am EDT

D.C. kicks off potholepalooza to smooth city streets

As the D.C. Department of Transportation kicks off its potholepalooza campaign this year, the agency is offering a new tool to track which craters have been smoothed over.

Friday - 04/20/2012, 02:34pm EDT

Whip out that calculator to figure out Metro fares

Add a nickel here and a quarter there. And don't forget about the peak of the peak charge and a surcharge for using cash.

Friday - 04/20/2012, 01:52pm EDT

Defibrillator failed on Metro due to weak battery

Metro officials are checking all 46 automated external defibrillators at stations after a device used on a man having a heart attack had an insufficient battery charge.

Friday - 04/20/2012, 10:19am EDT
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Virginia starts charging for E-ZPass transponders

Drivers in Virginia will now have to pay for the convenience of zipping through an increasing number of toll facilities.

Friday - 04/20/2012, 04:49am EDT

Frederick to fix roads, install 100 new meters

The streets of Frederick are getting new pavement and parking meters.

Friday - 04/20/2012, 02:00am EDT

Truck sits across I-95 lanes in Va., blocks all traffic

The truck, which did not overturn or jackknife, first started sitting across the roadway prior to the Prince William Parkway just after 6:15 a.m.

Thursday - 04/19/2012, 06:57am EDT
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