This could be a record-breaking pothole season
Daily high and low temperatures that straddle the freezing mark create pothole minefields.
(Bill O'Leary / The Washington Post)
Meet Lady Bird, the massive underground digging machine
A remarkable feat of subterranean engineering is going on right under your feet in the District.
(Jonathan Newton / The Washington Post)
Second wave of snow falls on Washington region
New accumulation piles atop what already was the winter’s most significant snowfall for the area.
A woman walks near the Lincoln Memorial. (Mladen Antonov/AFP)
Public sounds off on Metro’s $2.86 billion budget plan
The poor and disabled, and lots of others, voice concern over fare hikes and transit issues large and small.
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Which way to D.C. works for commuters south of Beltway?
The Post tested two routes, one via Metrorail and the other a drive all the way to downtown.
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The Post tested two routes, one via Metrorail and the other a drive all the way to downtown.
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Route 1 in Fairfax County closed
Crash involves five cars. Route 1 closed in both directions.
Grisly tale ends in shots 6,000 miles away
Samuel Sheinbein fled Md. after a shocking killing in 1997. He died Sunday in a prison in Israel.
Silver Line faces another delay
Construction of the first phase of the rail line is not yet complete, MWAA says.
MWAA: More work needed on the Silver Line
Officials at the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority say rail line is not yet complete.
Distracted driving: 9 die, 1,060 hurt each day, CDC says
CDC finds fresh way to dramatize the toll taken by distracted driving.
Amtrak announces changes to its refund policy
Amtrak is changing its refund policy for reserved coach and Acela business class travelers starting March 1.
Electric car sales up in D.C. area
Atlanta saw the biggest bump in 4th quarter sales of electric cars.
Lanes reopen on Capital Beltway’s outer loop in Prince George’s County
Five-mile delays on outer loop of the Capital Beltway near Branch Avenue. Accident involved two vehicles.
Metro invites riders to comment on bus service
Metro will hold two community meetings this week where riders will have an opportunity to give input on the level of bus service in the Oxon Hill area.
Silver Line Metro project faces another delay
The announcement by Dulles Transit Partners that it had finished work on the first phase of the Silver Line rail project raised hopes that Metro could take control of the project this month. But it now appears that the transition will not happen in February.
What’s up with Hollywood’s fake Metro stations?
There are 40 Metro stations in D.C. So why do shows like “House of Cards,” and “Homeland” make so many of them up?
Earlier delays on Metro’s Blue and Yellow lines
A sick customer on a train at Crystal City on the Metro. Riders should expect delays.
Crystal City bus route’s cost will exceed $10 million
The Federal Highway Trust Fund will run out of money in the third week of August, the U.S. DOT says.
This could be a record-breaking pothole season
Daily high and low temperatures that straddle the freezing mark create pothole minefields.
Bus stops in Crystal City to cost far less than feared $1M
Arlington’s new bus and street car stops along Route 1 to cost between $345,000 and $530,000.
Snow forces bike riders to seek alternative routes
While the region was able to keep roads fairly clear in the wake of a big snowstorm, bike paths took longer.
Bowser may wear one hat too many when criticizing Metro
D.C. Council member and mayoral candidate wants transit authority to ease policy on hiring ex-felons.
Region’s first bus-only lanes planned in Crystal City area
Arlington, Alexandria, WMATA building a 4.5-mile transit loop.
D.C. to discuss future of Circulator bus service
The District is considering possible changes to routes and fares.
In search of D.C.’s biggest unfilled pothole
After heavy snowfall, roads filled with potholes. Drivers grumble.
Town of Chevy Chase keeping law firm in Purple Line fight
Firm will lobby federal and state officials about town’s concerns regarding impacts of rail plan.
Delays resolved on Metro’s Orange and Blue lines
Green Line on Metro had earlier delays. Disabled train at U Street caused problems. Delays on Metro’s Blue and Orange lines.
Residents of Temple Hills condos could be forced out
Temple Hills condo complex has long history of debt and safety violations, county says.
Latest Holocaust-reparation talks renew Md. rail questions
France, which ran trains to death camps and whose subsidiary will bid on Purple Line, may have to pay up.
Pr. George’s starts looking at National Harbor casino plan
Prince George’s is officially reviewing MGM’s plan for a $925 million casino complex at National Harbor.
Metrobus looking at how to improve service in busy corridors
Hearing highlights Metrobus efforts on 16th Street NW and on Route 7 in Virginia.
iPad bar, full-service spa coming to Reagan National
An iPad bar and full-service spa will be among the new features at Reagan National’s remodeled Terminal A.
Route 1 northbound lanes reopen in Springfield
Route 1 northbound lanes reopen after a fatal pedestrian accident early Thursday.
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