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Proposal would make hybrid and electric cars noisier

The U.S. Department of Transportation is proposing new regulations that would make hybrid and electric vehicles noisier and safer to pedestrians.

Tags: hybrid cars, electric cars, nhtsa, National Federation of the Blind, hank silverberg

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Congress scolds top airport board officials for ethical lapses

Tags: Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Dulles International Airport, Metro, Michael Curto, Jack Potter, Calvin Scovel,

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12 Baltimore Department of Transportation employees accused of theft

A dozen employees of Baltimore's Department of Transportation are being accused of stealing nearly $60,000 in scrap metal and may be fired.

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Volunteer drivers to test next-gen smart cars

Michigan drivers will test 3,000 smart cars, buses and trucks that can talk to one another as part of a yearlong study to gauge whether the technology reduces injuries and fatalities.

Tags: transportation, University of Michigan, Ray LaHood, Smart Car, wifi, technology,

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McDonnell: Va. transportation projects progressing

Gov. Bob McDonnell says Virginia is making significant advancements to improve transportation.

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Demonstrating an emergency sends a strong message in 'Pipetown'

"Off!" shouted a utility worker wearing goggles and a full protective suit. Thanks to his careful maneuvering, gas had stopped blowing out of a ruptured line in the ground.

Tags: gas pipe, john aaron, Washington Gas,

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Montgomery Co. commuters get a smoother ride to work

Montgomery County just wrapped up an extensive series of repaving projects, covering 43 miles. Stimulus funds -- nearly $7 million -- paid for all of it.

Tags: Adam Tuss, sprawl & crawl,

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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.

Tags: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Ray LaHood

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