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When it comes to Metro-accessibility, every step counts
Researchers find every foot closer to stations in Rosslyn-Ballston corridor means greater value.
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Silver Line delays spur questions about MWAA’s diligence
The rail line was initially set to open this month, but new delays push it back to well after first of the year.
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- Evening commute could be dicey due to more winter weather
- Proposed fare hikes would make pricey Metro system even pricier
A train approaches the Wiehle-Reston East Station during a recent tour. The station is part of the anticipated Silver Line.
Metro budget talks could include fare hikes larger than general manager proposed
Richard Sarles recommended increasing rail fares by an average of 3 percent but board voted to leave open possibility of larger hikes.
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Washington area sees drop in driving
The D.C. region ranked second only to New York in the decrease in people commuting to work by car.
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Pharmacists hold key to Bethesda Purple Line station
Montgomery officials urge trade group to raze and rebuild, clearing the way for a better transit station.
Water Main break closes lanes of Route 29 in White Oak
About 20 residences will be affected by a water shutoff, and drivers should expect delays.
Metro sees ridership growing more sensitive to fare hikes
Transit customers have become more concerned about the price of a ride.
District’s streetcar line finally has its first car
With safety testing and other preparations, service is expected to begin by spring.
Metro takes big step in return to automated train operation
A smoother ride may be on the horizon — as well as the end of ‘Stand back. Train moving forward.’
Metro cancels some weekend track work
The Green Line project is cancelled but disruptions will occur on the Red, Orange and Blue lines.
D.C. streetcar heading for H Street tracks this weekend
The District plans to move a streetcar to H Street NE on Friday night, then begin testing before passenger service starts in 2014.
Deflated by the cold weather?
Warning light says your tire pressure is low? Blame it on the cold weather
Pilots, flight attendants, say ‘no’ to cellphone chitchat
The FCC and the U.S. Department of Transportation took different views on whether cellphone chat is okay in flight; crew members say it isn’t.
The Silver Line is delayed, but Tysons is already booming
More than 2,100 apartments are either finished or under construction and 45 million sq feet are envisioned.
Prince George’s police car wrecked in collision
An early morning crash wrecked a Prince George’s police vehicle and sent an officer to the hospital.
Red Line delays cleared
Riders on Metro’s Red Line encountered delays due to a switch problem near Fort Totten.
U.S. considers cellphones on flights but no calls
Effort by two agencies would allow passengers to use data plans for their tablets and smartphones.
NHTSA Administrator David L. Strickland resigns
The leadership shuffle at the U.S. Department of Transportation continues.
Georgetown all in for Metro. And how about a gondola?
Streetcar, bridge to Roosevelt Island among task force’s ideas to make the neighborhood more accessible.
Approval of Wal-Mart Supercenter in Bowie in doubt
Pr. George’s County planners are recommending disapproval of the Wal-Mart proposal.
Four D.C. cab drivers face fines for credit card violations
Four D.C. taxi drivers could face up to $1000 in fines for not allowing passengers to pay by credit or debit card.
Crash snarling I-95 South near Fredericksburg, Va.
An accident involving a tractor trailer had shut down most of I-95 near Fredericksburg, Va., about 38 miles south of the Capital Beltway.
Not the car you want to rear end
A Prince George’s County police officer driving a brand new patrol car gets rammed from behind.
The Red Line experience: another day, another delay
A review of one week’s Metro service reports shows more disruptions on the Red Line than on any of Metrorail’s other four.
New award will honor planning expert Ron Kirby
The award will recognize individuals who work collaboratively to make the D.C. region a better place to live.
Poll: Americans say no to cellphone calls in flight
A national poll finds overwhelming opposition to allowing phone conversations on airplanes.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway northbound re-opens after fatal accident
Fatal accident shuts down Baltimore-Washington Parkway north in morning commute. Two dead, others in serious condition.
Airline profits get a lift
Though profit margins remain tiny, global airline industry had a better year in 2013 and has an upbeat forecast for 2014.
Delays on Metro’s Red Line end
Delays on Metro’s Red Line. Disabled train at Takoma station.
Six teams compete to build, operate Purple Line in Md.
Six teams of private companies are seeking a public-private partnership on proposed 16-mile transitway
Deputy Transportation Secretary John Pocari to leave DOT
John Porcari, Deputy Transportation Secretary at the U.S. Department of Transportation announced he is leaving the agency at the end of this month.
Pointing to better service, Metro wants higher fares
Despite recent rail problems, “we had a very good year,” transit system’s general manager says.
Group aims to preserve affordable apartments in D.C.’s SW
Developers made $35 million in purchases near the stadium site and plan to keep families in the site.
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