Sprawl and Crawl

What are the best cars for commuting?

With commutes in the region so long, selecting the right car can make all the difference.

Thursday - 05/17/2012, 03:13pm EDT

Neighborhood determines whether people walk or drive

High-rises and mini-cities clustered around public transit and walkable communities are the answer to smooth commutes, according to a new survey of travel habits by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.

Thursday - 05/17/2012, 09:23am EDT

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Airports Authority calling special session

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is calling a special session in the coming weeks to talk about the contract for the second phase of the Dulles Rail Project. The authority wants to iron out labor issues.

Thursday - 05/17/2012, 08:13am EDT

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MWAA: Will correct deficiencies after scathing audit

Leaders from the 13-member Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority responded Wednesday to claims from an Inspector General audit stating the agency has lax management and accountability, and spent public money on lavish trips and dinners.

Wednesday - 05/16/2012, 05:42pm EDT

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Audit highly critical of Airports Authority

An audit of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, the board overseeing the Dulles Rail Project, finds the organization is not transparent in its financial dealings and lacks safeguards to make sure its own rules are followed.

Wednesday - 05/16/2012, 08:52am EDT

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More than 10K to bike to work on Friday

Friday is Bike To Work Day and more than 10,000 are expected to take part in the Washington area.

Wednesday - 05/16/2012, 06:06am EDT

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Money saving tips and debunking myths for your gas guzzler

You want to get the most mileage out of that pricey gallon of gas, but what's the best way to do it?

Wednesday - 05/16/2012, 05:25am EDT

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Metro doors open while train is moving

There was a frightening safety incident on Metro's Red Line Tuesday morning, as doors on two rail cars opened while a train was moving.

Tuesday - 05/15/2012, 05:18pm EDT

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Longest Metro escalator often stops working

The longest escalators in the Western Hemisphere are frequently out of service. At 230 feet each, the three escalators in the Wheaton Metro station stand still 33 percent of the time.

Monday - 05/14/2012, 08:44am EDT

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Parents' texting obscures warning to teens

In an online survey of teen drivers with smartphones, while young drivers hear their parents warnings, they see those parents texting "all the time."

Monday - 05/14/2012, 07:10am EDT

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Moran: New BRAC facility 'should not have happened'

Tucked in between U.S. 50, U.S. 29 and the Capital Beltway, the Defense Health Headquarters will bring all Department of Defense military medical health care operations to a single campus. The facility will house more than 3,000 employees and is expected to be fully up and running by July.

Friday - 05/11/2012, 02:43pm EDT

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Metro worker fired after Rosslyn derailment

Metro has fired a track worker because of a recent derailment at the Rosslyn Station.

Thursday - 05/10/2012, 03:13pm EDT

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Metro board gets update on transit system's performance

WTOP's Adam Tuss is tweeting from the meeting.

Thursday - 05/10/2012, 09:58am EDT

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The upside to I-95

Interstate 95 is 1,925 miles long, stretching from Maine to Miami. Yes, it can be boring, but a new book offers insights into places along the highway you might find interesting.

Thursday - 05/10/2012, 07:40am EDT

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Longer commutes, expensive housing threaten NoVa economy

Longer commutes, fewer jobs and expensive housing are combining to have a dramatic impact on Northern Virginia, and many residents are having trouble making ends meet.

Wednesday - 05/09/2012, 02:56pm EDT

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Loudoun supervisors undaunted by Silver Line report

A new analysis that concludes Loudoun County could suffer a $72.2 billion economic blow without the second phase of the Silver Line isn't fazing some Loudoun County supervisors.

Wednesday - 05/09/2012, 09:41am EDT

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