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Finding a way to way for an improved transportation system

Recent findings from a report published by the National Capital Region's Transportation Planning Board show that D.C. metro area residents and commuters have varied opinions when it comes to traffic and taxes.

Sunday - 01/27/2013, 08:59am EST

Tags: gas tax, kate ryan, sprawl & crawl

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Weekend Wakeup: Bridge work, single tracking and cold temps

Bridge work brings detours to traffic along Route 50 in Virginia and Metro restarts single tracking. That and more in this week's edition of Weekend Wakeup.

Friday - 01/25/2013, 05:26pm EST

Tags: weekend wakeup, construction, Metro, Route 50, Courthouse Road, March for Gun Control

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BRAC-related traffic solutions moving forward in Bethesda

Drivers in Bethesda are familiar with BRAC- related construction aimed at easing the traffic crush around Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and that work is progressing.

Wednesday - 01/16/2013, 05:43am EST

Tags: brac, Bethesda, michelle basch, Watler Reed National Military Medical Center

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Weekend Wakeup: Warm weather, parade rehearsals to slow down drivers

Expect more drivers to hit the region's roads this weekends as the warm air moves in. However little construction work is expected and will help keep lanes open but a parade rehearsal Downtown will cause headaches for drivers.

Sunday - 01/13/2013, 02:41am EST

Tags: weekend wakeup, dave dildine, construction, inauguration, Metro

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Delays expected near Walter Reed Tuesday afternoon

Increased security measures at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center along Rockville Pike could significantly impact traffic Tuesday afternoon.

Tuesday - 01/08/2013, 07:59am EST

Tags: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Walter Reed, rockville pike

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Seven car accident closes New York Ave. NE

A seven car accident has closed both directions of New York Ave. NE at Bladensburg Road, right in front of the Washington Times building.

Tuesday - 01/01/2013, 02:52am EST

Tags: New York Avenue,

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Traffic calculations go hi-tech in Canada

A Canadian city is tapping the power of cell phones to calculate traffic speeds.

Sunday - 12/30/2012, 08:57am EST

Tags: Calgary, Max Smith, bluetooth

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Snow passes, leaving slick roads

A winter weather advisory forecasting 1 to 3 inches of snow accumulation has been issued for the D.C. region. For some areas, the advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. on Saturday.

Saturday - 12/29/2012, 03:53pm EST

Tags: D.C. Snow Team, Departments of Public Works and Transportation, winter weather,

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