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Getting to Nationals Park: How to avoid gridlock, stress

Officials are warning of major traffic delays around Nationals ballpark as the team hosts their first playoff game tomorrow.

Tuesday - 10/09/2012, 07:48am EDT

D.C. has plans to deal with traffic for Nats playoffs

The D.C. Department of Transportation says drivers can expect traffic pattern changes after the games. Most changes will involve M and South Capitol streets in southeast and southwest D.C.

Monday - 10/08/2012, 08:39am EDT

Police create new traffic patterns for Nats playoff games

Cathy Lanier, D.C.'s police chief, says it won't be like regular season games for fans who drive to the ball park.

Sunday - 10/07/2012, 07:27am EDT

Weekend Wakeup: Columbus Day travel edition

This Columbus Day weekend brings construction delays on Metrorail and the Capital Beltway and closures along the George Washington Memorial Parkway.

Saturday - 10/06/2012, 10:02am EDT

Officials consider Tysons Corner name change

Tysons Corner has seen its share of growth in 70 years, but the area's name has stuck around - until possibly now.

Friday - 10/05/2012, 04:58am EDT

D.C. Council approves expansion of airports board

A board that oversees two Washington-region airports and is handling the construction of a multibillion-dollar Metrorail extension to Washington Dulles International Airport will expand by four members after a vote by the D.C. Council.

Wednesday - 10/03/2012, 10:17am EDT
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Federal court reviews use of toll money for Dulles rail

A federal court could ultimately decide how much drivers pay to use the Dulles Toll Road.

Tuesday - 10/02/2012, 04:39pm EDT

Traffic delays possible Monday due to Occupy DC protest

Commuters may want to add extra time Monday morning, as Occupy DC is planning a one-year anniversary protest.

Monday - 10/01/2012, 07:59am EDT

Tysons Corner delays possible Friday

A special delivery for the Silver Line slowed down commuters through Tysons Corner into Friday afternoon.

Friday - 09/28/2012, 04:37pm EDT

Metro saves millions with hybrid buses

Metro is saving big money with its hybrid buses, even though the technology gets no where close to the 40 miles per gallon available on hybrid cars.

Friday - 09/28/2012, 02:59pm EDT

LivingSocial may break even footing Metro bill

LivingSocial may not have to put down a dime for late-night Metro service to be provided after the Nats playoff games.

Friday - 09/28/2012, 02:43pm EDT

Metro launches 'Auto Reload' for SmarTrip users

SmarTrip users can now sign up for a program called Auto Reload, which automatically adds money to fare cards once they drop below a certain dollar amount.

Thursday - 09/27/2012, 03:33pm EDT

New Md. traffic safety laws coming Oct. 1

One new Maryland law requires drivers to stop at dark intersections. The other changes the requirements involving child safety seats.

Wednesday - 09/26/2012, 03:43am EDT

Long-term plan envisions light rail, bus rapid transit

Virginia planners are looking 30 years into the future and foresee connecting communities outside of what's traditionally considered Northern Virginia.

Tuesday - 09/25/2012, 11:05am EDT

Stinky smell on Metro not organic brakes

Metro now says that fishy odor reported last week did not come from organic brake pads.

Tuesday - 09/25/2012, 09:38am EDT

Region's air quality improves, despite hot summer

Even though there were eight days with temperatures over 100 degrees and 52 days over 90 degrees in 2012 -- making it the third hottest summer on record -- the region only had three Code Red days and 16 Code Orange days.

Tuesday - 09/25/2012, 06:53am EDT

Northern Va. commuters can weigh in on future transit plans

Bumper to bumper traffic and long commutes are the norm for Northern Virginia commuters during the week, and now the public has the chance to offer its 2 cents on making it better.

Monday - 09/24/2012, 03:37am EDT

Should a tunnel connect Loudoun and Montgomery counties?

For decades, there has been talk of a second Potomac River crossing. But what about a tunnel that would connect Va. 28 in Loudoun County with Interstate 270 in Montgomery County?

Thursday - 09/20/2012, 03:00pm EDT

Bus driver accused of lewd gesture: 'Call me Miss Metro' (VIDEO)

WTOP investigative reporter Mark Segraves says he was trying to parallel park his car Wednesday when a Metrobus driver rushed the bus up behind him, honked and flashed a lewd gesture. Segraves then boarded the bus with a camera and confronted the driver, who refused to answer his questions.

Thursday - 09/20/2012, 02:34pm EDT

More people sharing rides to work, taking transit

More Americans are sharing rides to work or taking public transportation rather than driving alone, according to new Census data.

Thursday - 09/20/2012, 10:09am EDT
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