Pressure mounts on D.C. government over rail tunnel plan
Residents continue to fight CSX’s proposed $200 million reconstruction of the Virginia Avenue tunnel.
(Katherine Frey / The Washington Post)
Silver Line close to completion but still no opening date
A test run of the new service is scheduled for next weekend.
A portion of the Wiehle-Reston East Station in Fairfax County, Va.
With Silver Line coming, Tysons developers weigh how many apartments to build
Fearing too many apartments are on the way already, investors may back away from building in Tysons.
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- Cut in transit allowance a new year’s pain for commuters
- Transportation projects vie for travelers’ attention in congested Washington region
- Silver Line testing to begin soon
(Matt McClain / The Washington Post)
Cut in transit allowance: A new year’s pain for Metro riders
Doing the math on how much more commuters will need to pay thanks to lower subsidy.
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- Metro plans fewer weekends of major track work in 2014
- Virginia transportation projects to watch this year
- Metro sets hearing dates on fare increases
(Rick Bowmer / WASH POST)
Development proposals for five Metro stations
Transit agency floats concepts for projects at Brookland, Morgan Boulevard and other stations.
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- Weather-related traffic misery continues
- Do traffic angels drive semis?
- Metro sets dates for public hearings on fare increases
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Water main break shuts down Rockville Pike
Water main break causes Rockville Pike to shut down. Drivers should avoid area. Unclear when roadway will re-open.
Va. House of Delegates votes to repeal ‘hybrid tax’
The Senate passed similar bill to end the $64 annual tax, but final votes are still needed in both houses.
Whole Foods project in Prince George’s is ready to build
The county’s first Whole Foods Market will debut in late 2015, nearly a year after the original opening date.
Federal agency says Purple Line wouldn’t harm crustacean
Environmental group planning lawsuit to challenge light-rail project's impact on endangered species.
NTSB wants stricter scrutiny of hazardous rail cargo
A Canadian disaster and other rail accidents spur the federal safety agency’s push for tighter oversight.
Green/Yellow lines snarled after fire in the tunnel
Trains single-tracked through a stretch of the District just as the evening rush hour got underway.
Snowy owls: A curiosity in cities and problem for airplanes
A snowy owl spotted in downtown D.C. drew a lot of attention, but airport officials warn that these owls pose a danger to planes.
Despite tolls, express lane drivers favor longer trips
The most popular routes during Beltway lanes’ first year involved highway-to-highway travel.
NTSB wants stronger scrutiny of dangerous rail cargo
With rail transport of crude oil up 400 percent, federal agency wants additional safety steps taken.
Purple Line advocates raise questions about lawyer hired by town
Transit supporters say Town of Chevy Chase is buying political influence by hiring congressman’s brother.
Meeting with EPA to address CSX plans for Virginia Avenue tunnel in SE
D.C. Del. Norton to lead public meeting on the contentious proposal for a rail tunnel in SE
Mini-cars fare poorly in crash tests
Insurance industry group says only 1 of the 11 new mini-cars passed its crash test.
CNN’s homepage pairs Justin Bieber’s arrest with teen driving ads
Pop star and budding cautionary tale Justin Bieber was arrested for a DUI in Florida, and CNN’s homepage paired the news with an ad promoting safe teen driving.
Cracked rail fixed on Metro’s Blue and Yellow lines
Cracked rail on Metro’s Blue and Yellow lines. Riders should expect delays of up to 30 minutes.
Amtrak operating on modified schedule
Trains will run with less frequency on the Acela Express and Northeast Regional lines.
How much development can Seat Pleasant handle?
Eugene Grant plans a new push for a $100 million City Center complex, but others still want to start small.
Metro working on all lines this weekend
The work schedule on Metrorail for this weekend is extensive, but all stations will be open.
Bike lane opponents seek Alexandria council action
Upper King St. residents object to staff decision to replace parking spots with bike lane west of Metro stop.
Nissan to test new electric vehicles in Washington
FedEx sought a trial in D.C. to test the car’s performance under East Coast traffic patterns and geography.
Delays cleared after snarling Orange Line service for hours
Metro riders encountered problems on all five lines on Wednesday morning, with some headaches lingering into the afternoon.
LaHood becomes well-connected advisor to law firm
Former U.S. Transportation Secretary signs on to open doors for DLA Piper clients.
Metro delays, icy roads, airline delays after snowstorm
Metro delays, icy roads and airline delays after snowstorm. Crews work to clean roads. Officials warn to add extra time to commute.
Evening commute uncrowded, but still tricky
Light traffic is both a blessing and a curse for those who were not granted a snow day.
Oil spills on U.S. railways in 2013 topped total since 1975
The spike underscores new concerns about the safety of such shipments as oil producers turn to rail.
As weather worsens, Metro bus service is cut back
Snow prompts Metro to curtail bus service.
A new tool in the winter arsenal: cheese
A winter storm-related post so good it could only come out of Wisconsin.
DCA, BWI, IAD cancellations by the numbers
Harried passengers dealt with cancellations and delays at many major D.C.-area airports.
Driving conditions change rapidly
As snow and wind intensify and temperature drops, safety can vary from block to block and lane to lane.
Snow snarls air travel in the Northeast
A storm that could drop several inches of snow in the Northeast has snarled air travel, canceling thousands of flights.
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