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WTOP Beltway Poll: 2/3 support wider highways
Nearly two-thirds of people in the Washington area believe highways in the region should be widened, and there also is very strong support for expanding mass transit, according to a WTOP Beltway Poll.
BRAC traffic getting an 'F'
The Base Realignment and Closure program has caused a change in travel behavior at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda.
More carpool as gas prices soar
Commuter Connections saw a 20 percent increase in applications last year.
WTOP Beltway Poll: No tolls for transportation fixes
According to a new WTOP Beltway Poll, 52 percent of residents polled are against using tolls to pay for transportation fixes.
Easy tips for improving gas mileage one step at a time
Good vehicle maintenance, streamlining luggage and knowing when to idle and when to turn the car off are only some of the ways to save on gas mileage.
Broken traffic camera cuts red light runners some slack
Red light runners managed to get a break for about a month because of a prominent camera that was on the fritz.
Red means 'go'? Careless drivers blow past stopped school buses (VIDEO)
Legislation has been passed in Maryland that allows for automated cameras to be placed on the outside of school buses.
MetroAlerts warn bus and rail commuters of delays
For the first time, bus commuters can receive alerts and advisories to help them plan a faster trip and avoid waiting at the bus stop.
$90 million contract for final mile of ICC awarded
It took decades of debate to approve and build the Intercounty Connector -- and now, just one year after the first portion opened -- the highway is set to expand.
Dulles Connector Road to close for bridge work
The Dulles Connector Road eastbound at the Inner Loop of the Beltway will be closed starting around 11 p.m. Tuesday until 5 a.m. Wednesday for bridge deck work.
LaHood honks when drivers talk or text
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood calls talking or texting while driving his "biggest source of irritation." He takes it very seriously and even looks for violators.
Md. lawmakers push seat belts for all passengers
Two Maryland lawmakers are pushing legislation that would require every person riding in a car to wear a seat belt.
Riders unhappy with Metro's planned fare hike speak up
Under the plan, Metro riders with SmarTrip cards who travel at peak times would pay about 5 percent more than they do now.
New D.C. residents: I couldn't 'car' less
While newcomers have helped push up the population by tens of thousands over the past decade, the number of car registrations has done little more than flat line.
Pothole complaints down in D.C.
The D.C. Department of Transportation reports a 22 percent drop in the requests for pothole repairs. Need to report a pothole? Find out how to do so.
Growing number of people become 'super-commuters'
Some people are commuting hundreds of miles to get to work, using more than one mode of transportation to get to the office. The global economy and the growing number ways to communicate have led to more "super-commuters."
Public meetings scheduled for proposed Metro fare hike
Now is your chance to speak your mind about plans to raise Metro fares.
Audit critical of Md. public transit program
A Maryland state audit is criticizing a $60 million public transportation program created to give rides to people with disabilities.
Animated map shows congestion by the hour
The interactive map shows how bad congestion is, on average, for each hour of the day and each day of the week.
Metro leader gets, then refuses, bonus
The Metro Board of Directors recently offered General Manager Richard Sarles a performance bonus because of his accomplishments over the past year. But before any numbers could even be discussed, Sarles turned down the bonus offer.
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