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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.

Thursday - 03/01/2012, 07:08am EST

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.

Wednesday - 02/29/2012, 10:21am EST
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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.

Wednesday - 02/29/2012, 05:23am EST

$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.

Tuesday - 02/28/2012, 07:46pm EST

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.

Tuesday - 02/28/2012, 05:48pm EST

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.

Tuesday - 02/28/2012, 01:27pm EST
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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.

Tuesday - 02/28/2012, 08:53am EST

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.

Tuesday - 02/28/2012, 06:23am EST

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.

Monday - 02/27/2012, 04:24pm EST

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.

Monday - 02/27/2012, 06:51am EST

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."

Monday - 02/27/2012, 06:32am EST
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Public meetings scheduled for proposed Metro fare hike

Now is your chance to speak your mind about plans to raise Metro fares.

Sunday - 02/26/2012, 06:39pm EST

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.

Saturday - 02/25/2012, 10:46am EST

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.

Friday - 02/24/2012, 04:33am EST

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.

Friday - 02/24/2012, 04:17am EST

Metro under microscope for recent safety incidents

The agency which has primary oversight of Metro safety talked about recent incidents on the transit system Thursday.

Thursday - 02/23/2012, 02:17pm EST

Study: Long commutes bad for heart health

Sitting behind the wheel for hours each day while commuting is bad for your heart and health, according to a new study.

Wednesday - 02/22/2012, 08:53am EST
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Dulles Rail project may be in jeopardy, again

Ideology regarding labor unions could once again disrupt the fragile financing plan for one of the region's biggest transportation projects, the second phase of the Metrorail extension to Dulles International Airport.

Wednesday - 02/22/2012, 08:08am EST

More changes coming along the Express Lanes project

Drivers should brace for more shifts and twists this week along the Express Lanes project in Northern Virginia.

Wednesday - 02/22/2012, 07:49am EST

Which Metro station attracts most riders?

Metro says the New York Avenue station is attracting riders faster than any other in the transit system.

Wednesday - 02/22/2012, 06:10am EST
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