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Procession for killed Balto. soldier to impact Tues. commute
Commuters should expect some heavy traffic Tuesday along the Capital Beltway for an early morning funeral procession of a Maryland military officer who died in Afghanistan.
Traffic on the ICC: Looks can be deceiving
Take a ride on the Intercounty Connector in Maryland during rush hour and drivers may wonder -- where is everybody?
Metro workers to plead guilty to stealing hundreds of thousands
Two former Metro workers accused of stealing potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars in coins from fare card machines are scheduled to enter guilty pleas in federal court.
K Street to undergo upgrades in D.C.
A section of K Street will be revamped starting in March and could impact traffic until the summer of 2013.
Tech solutions may not stop distracted driving
As federal leaders, safety advocates and automakers come together to address the issue of distracted driving, some potential technological solutions are being shown to have unintended consequences.
National Marathon to close D.C. roads Saturday
A number of D.C. roads will close as early as 3 a.m. Saturday for the 2012 Rock 'n' Roll SunTrust National Marathon.
Brace for closures and delays on U.S. 50
Later this month, Arlington drivers will find their commutes disrupted as the Virginia Department of Transportation revamps the interchanges on U.S. 50/Arlington Boulevard at Courthouse Road and 10th Street. The 10th Street Bridge will be demolished and rebuilt. The roadwork will require some short- and long-term closures.
Hagerstown puts in 1st speed-enforcement camera
The city of Hagerstown has installed its first speed-enforcement camera near an elementary school.
Top Metro salaries total $3.1 million in 2011
Metro commuters know how much it costs to ride the transit system. Here's how much those running it make.
Transportation leaders want to take price off commuter
'Transit systems all across the country can't keep balancing their budget shortfalls on the backs of riders.'
11th St. Bridge could turn from 'parking lot' to actual park
The artery across the Anacostia River has been under development recently as new spans are constructed. The upstream bridge is to be demolished, and the downstream side is scheduled to be abandoned.
Dulles Rail labor standoff may take toll on commuters
A battle over who will build the next phase of the Dulles Rail project may have a big impact on some proposed toll increases.
Time change can make for drowsy drivers
The change to Daylight Saving Time means people's sleep patterns have changed, and more people may be sleepy.
Metro riders weigh in on Dulles Rail, station names
There are a lot of unanswered questions about the Dulles Rail Project, the largest transportation project in the region. Friday, the public got a chance to weigh in.
Metro has history of incendiary advertisements
A controversial ad in a Virginia Metro station telling President Barack Obama to "go to hell" isn't the first time the transit agency has been confronted with a free-speech issue.
Fairfax officials field questions on Dulles rail
Fairfax County officials will be answering questions from the public about the multi-billion project to extend Metrorail through Tysons Corner to Dulles Airport.
Metro brake problems existed in 2006
Metro had brake problems in 2006 that were similar to recent Blue and Orange line issues which left riders shaken.
Factor in transportation and 'burbs not as affordable
With transportation and housing costs rising faster than incomes, it might be cheaper to live closer to a city.
Speeding-related deaths are on the rise
Leadfoots on the road are nothing new, but the problem seems to be getting worse.
Poll: Jobs, public safety beat traffic for top area priorities
Twenty-seven percent of those questioned in D.C., Maryland and Virginia list living in a safe community with low crime as the top issue, while 20 percent thought jobs and the ecomomy were most important.
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