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Tolls rise on Dulles Toll Road
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority's board approved higher tolls for 2013 and 2014.
New Beltway lanes seek to break gridlock in D.C.
In a city filled with iconic landmarks, perhaps nothing better symbolizes how metropolitan Washington operates than the Capital Beltway: the physical embodiment of the gridlock that also grips Washington politics.
Route 1 streetcar: A streetcar with two desires
Arlington and Alexandria both want a streetcar line along Route 1 to link the Northern Virginia communities but the two are at odds over timing and tactics.
The Capital Beltway: By the numbers
A look at some of the numbers associated with the Capital Beltway, the highway loop that surrounds Washington and that will soon see a major change with the opening of new Express Lanes on a portion of the highway in Virginia.
Virginia reduces aerial speed enforcement
The Virginia State Police scaled back an aerial speed limit enforcement program due to the program's costs and other factors.
What will the Express Lanes cost?
WTOP's Kristi King reports. More on the Express Lanes.
Montgomery Co. unveils plan for future bus rapid transit system
Montgomery County wants to create a countywide bus rapid transit network that would run on major roads, including Georgia Avenue and Rockville Pike.
Younger drivers more likely to nod off on the road
Younger drivers are more likely to drive drowsy at the wheel than their parents and other older drivers on the road, AAA finds in a new survey.
Aging drivers present new transportation challenge
Baby boomers started driving at a young age and became more mobile than any generation before or since. They practically invented the two-car family and escalated traffic congestion when women began commuting to work. Now, 8,000 of them are turning 65 every day, and those retirements could once again reshape the nation's transportation.
WTOP Answer Desk: E-ZPass options
With Virginia's new Beltway Express Lanes due to open a week from Saturday, WTOP answers your questions about using E-ZPass.
Md. warns of longer commutes because of Nor'easter
The Maryland State Highway Administration is urging motorists to plan for longer commute times because of a Nor'easter headed the state's way.
Early nightfall plus Election Day could cause commute confusion
When the time change meets Election Day, the evening commute can become more complicated.
VRE train hits pedestrian, delays commuter train
A Virginia Express Rail train struck a pedestrian in Prince William County, causing delays for commuters Monday evening.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway reopens
The Maryland State Highway Administration says the Baltimore-Washington Parkway is open again following bridge work.
Amtrak: Reduced service Monday on NE corridor
Amtrak says Acela Express and Northeast Regional service will operate with reduced frequency on Monday between Washington, New York and Boston.
Gas prices continue downward trend
AAA Mid-Atlantic reports that gas prices went down across the country for the third consecutive week despite pipeline and refinery disruptions after superstorm Sandy.
Cameras catch Metro bus drivers dozing at the wheel
Special cameras on Metro buses have caught 68 incidents of drivers briefly nodding off behind the wheel over the course of 19 months and fatigue could be a factor.
Express Lanes to open in time for Thanksgiving travel
Thanksgiving travel could be a little faster this year as 14 miles of Express Lanes in Virginia are scheduled to open Nov. 17.
Metro resumes regular weekday schedule after Sandy
Washington's Metro system is operating a normal weekday schedule for the first commute after superstorm Sandy.
Beware of Georgetown street closures Halloween night
The District Department of Transportation is warning residents to watch out for parking restrictions in Georgetown Halloween night.
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