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Gas prices spike 14 cents in a week

Gas prices in the D.C. metro region spiked 14 cents in the last week up to $3.75 a gallon and 4 cents higher than the national average of $3.71.

Tags: gas, hank silverberg, AAA Mid-Atlantic, John Townsend

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Going car-free could save nearly $10K in D.C.

Using public transportation instead of driving could save commuters an average of $10,502 a year, according to the American Public Transportation Association.

Tags: MTA, American Public Transportation Association, MARC, Frederick, AAA Mid-Atlantic

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AAA honors best hotels, restaurants in D.C., Va.

Some of the best hotels and restaurants in Washington and in northern, central and western Virginia are being honored.

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2013: A critical year for the Purple Line

The Purple Line, a proposed light-rail line to connect New Carrollton and Bethesda in Maryland, has long been promoted as a way to ease congestion on the Capital Beltway and offer another commuting option between Montgomery and Prince George's counties.

Tags: Purple Line, Ari Ashe, Rushern Baker, Federal Transit Administration, Metro, Silver Line, AAA Mid-Atlantic, John B. Townsend, Martin O

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Study: Speed cameras slowing down Prince George's drivers

Many drivers dislike speed cameras, and some even see them as a way for governments to line their pockets. But a recent report shows they have slowed down drivers on seven Maryland state roads.

Tags: Ari Ashe, speed cameras, AAA Mid-Atlantic, Mark Magaw

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Transportation in 2012: Soaring milestones, harsh misses

As the year comes to a close, the gap between the good and the bad in 2012 transportation has created a roller coaster.

Tags: Kathy Stewart, AAA Mid-Atlantic, transportation, Express Lanes Project, 11th Street Bridge

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AAA projects busy holiday travel season

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Gas prices fall 17 cents in Va. over past week

Gas prices have fallen by an average of 17 cents per gallon in Virginia over the past week.

Tags: gas prices, AAA Mid-Atlantic

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Advocates: More Md. road funding needed to keep residents, jobs

A call for increased fees in Maryland is more than just an effort to relieve gridlock, advocates say.

Tags: andrew mollenbeck, gas tax, transportation, Gus Bauman, Roger Berliner, Lon Anderson, AAA Mid-Atlantic

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Prepare for unavoidable holiday traffic delays

"Traditionally, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving was the heaviest rush hour of the year. People have realized that doesn't work too well, so we've seen a trend for people to get away as soon as they can conveniently do so," says WTOP Traffic Reporter Bob Marbourg.

Tags: travel, Thanksgiving, Bob Marbourg, david dildine, AAA Mid-Atlantic

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