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Tolls rise on Dulles Toll Road

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority's board approved higher tolls for 2013 and 2014.

Wednesday - 11/14/2012, 10:33am EST

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.

Tuesday - 11/13/2012, 03:24pm EST
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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.

Tuesday - 11/13/2012, 07:34am EST

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.

Tuesday - 11/13/2012, 05:46am EST

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.

Monday - 11/12/2012, 01:08pm EST

What will the Express Lanes cost?

WTOP's Kristi King reports. More on the Express Lanes.

Monday - 11/12/2012, 10:08am EST

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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.

Friday - 11/09/2012, 01:18pm EST

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.

Friday - 11/09/2012, 11:05am EST

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.

Friday - 11/09/2012, 05:20am EST

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.

Thursday - 11/08/2012, 09:59am EST
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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.

Wednesday - 11/07/2012, 04:01pm EST

Early nightfall plus Election Day could cause commute confusion

When the time change meets Election Day, the evening commute can become more complicated.

Tuesday - 11/06/2012, 11:02am EST

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.

Monday - 11/05/2012, 09:58pm EST

Baltimore-Washington Parkway reopens

The Maryland State Highway Administration says the Baltimore-Washington Parkway is open again following bridge work.

Sunday - 11/04/2012, 08:59pm EST

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.

Sunday - 11/04/2012, 06:06pm EST

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.

Sunday - 11/04/2012, 02:25pm EST

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.

Thursday - 11/01/2012, 03:29pm EDT

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.

Thursday - 11/01/2012, 01:54pm EDT

Metro resumes regular weekday schedule after Sandy

Washington's Metro system is operating a normal weekday schedule for the first commute after superstorm Sandy.

Wednesday - 10/31/2012, 12:43pm EDT

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.

Wednesday - 10/31/2012, 12:32pm EDT
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