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Mayor: D.C.'s 'modern' streetcars deal solidifies 2013 plans

The District Department of Transportation selected Oregon Iron Works, Inc. to build two streetcars, which the city describes as "modern," according to a recent release, to run with three cars the city already owns. The new network includes a line along the H Street corridor in Northeast.

Tags: streetcars, Oregon Iron Works, Mayor Vince Gray,

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DDOT working to install 1,100 meters for disabled

The District Department of Transportation is working to install 1,100 more parking meters for handicapped drivers in the city after advocates complained there weren't enough red-topped meters to meet demand.

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D.C. road work could affect Friday commute

District of Columbia transportation officials are alerting motorists to some road work in northeast Washington that could affect their Friday commute.

Tags: road closure

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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.

Tags: pothole, AAA Mid-Atlantic, andrew mollenbeck

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D.C. restores historic nature of Georgetown roads

The District Department of Transportation is dismantling six blocks of O and P Streets, between 37th Street and Wisconsin Avenue. After utility lines have been replaced, the bumpy brick and streetcar tracks will be returned to their original position -- except with a little smoother feel.

Tags: georgetown, P Street, O Street, streetcars, Adam Tuss

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Snow budgets get busted even in mild winters

With snow in the forecast, road crews will be ready. Even in mild winters, highway departments spend millions of dollars. Find out how Maryland, Virginia and D.C. are doing with their snow budgets so far this winter.

Tags: VDOT, snow, road crews, winter, Maryland, budget, sprawl & crawl, Adam Tuss

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Weekday construction in front of Union Station

From Tuesday through Saturday, DDOT will be conducting a series of temporary closures in the service lanes located in front of Union Station.

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DDOT adds parking meters for persons with disabilities

DDOT will implement a new program designed to improve access for persons with disabilities to businesses and services in the commercial areas of the District.

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Capital Bikeshare wants you to plan Arlington expansion

Arlington County is looking to dramatically expand its bikesharing program, and it is turning to local citizens to figure out how.

Tags: Capital Bikeshare, Arlington, VDOT, paul shinkman, bicycling

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