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Streetcars in D.C. in 2013? Gray says yes
Will the District see streetcars by the end of this year? According to Mayor Vincent Gray, the answer is yes.
Metro seeks feedback on improvement plans
Metro is inviting the public to attend a series of public meetings this week to give input on a new plan to improve service.
Weekend Wakeup: Expect parades, races and overnight construction
A short race through Capitol Hill on Saturday, the Chinese New Year Celebration on Sunday and numerous events in between will likely keep parking at a premium in the District and Metro will continue its track work this weekend.
Metro cellphone service may be further delayed
Don't hold your breath for using cellphones underground while riding Metro.
Va. man struck and killed by Amtrak train identified
Fairfax County police have identified the man struck and killed by an Amtrak train Thursday as 64-year-old Richard Anderson of the North Springfield area.
Fairfax Connector to add routes from Reston to Silver Line
The Fairfax Connector plans to open 15 new bus routes in 2013 to coincide with the opening of the Metro's Silver Line into Reston.
Answers on Green Line power outage coming Feb. 14
Answers for January's Green Line power outage will be coming later this month.
More than 1M drivers skipped paying on Dulles Toll Road
It's a problem taking a bit of a toll on Virginia transportation.
Virginia transportation bill: Compromise likely, Saslaw says
After several weeks of debate, maneuvering and preliminary votes, Virginia legislators have one last chance to make a deal to fix the state's crowded, and sometimes crumbing roads and bridges.
Higher parking rates debated for Georgetown, Adams Morgan
New parking rates could come to several popular destinations, including Georgetown and Adams Morgan in late 2013 or early 2014, according to the D.C. Department of Transportation.
Texas congestion study steering policy in wrong direction
David Alpert, founder and editor-in-chief of "Greater Greater Washington"
Lone Va. road funding bill survives
Amended House bill tweaking gov's highway funding plan passes, fight looms on Senate rewrite
Long-term traffic shift on 11th St. SE
Starting today, a long-term traffic shift is scheduled to take effect on 11th Street SE between K and L Streets.
Commuters' wasted time in traffic costs $121B
Report: US commuters spending more time in traffic, wasted $121B in time and fuel in 2011
Speed limit on ICC set to increase in March
Get ready to go a little faster on Maryland's Intercounty Connector.
Metro project to replace 3 escalators begins
Metro says it is starting to replace three elevators at the Pentagon station on the yellow and blue line.
Pedestrian safety is a priority for some counties, but not all
Crossing a street in the D.C. metro area can prove challenging for bikers and pedestrians, but some jurisdictions are doing a better job than others when it comes to balancing pedestrian and driver safety.
Red light camera studies differ on safety results
Study results differ whether granting a window for red light runners provides safer streets.
Pedestrian safety concerns persist in Montgomery County
Crossing some roads in Montgomery County has proved to be a dangerous task for pedestrians. Officials have recently cracked down on pedestrian safety, and have since seen promising results. However, some residents say more needs to be done to ensure the safety of pedestrians.
Weekend Wakeup: Track work will slow all Metro lines
Track work will slow Metro riders down this weekend on all five rail lines. Crews will be performing a variety of construction and maintenance, including platform reconstruction, electrical work and drain cleaning.
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