Sprawl & Crawl
2 days, 2 motorcycle-tractor-trailer crashes on I-95
For the second day in a row, northbound Interstate 95 had to be shut down for a crash involving a motorcycle and a tractor-trailer.
Metro: Cracked rail repaired on red line
Metro: Cracked rail repaired on red line near RI Ave. station, residual delays expected
Council members want answers on Silver Spring Transit Center
The Silver Spring Transit Center is over budget and overdue, and now members of the Montgomery County Council want to know why.
New bike lanes coming to D.C. this summer
Dedicated bicycle lanes are already in place on L Street NW and 15th Street NW, but WTOP has learned that in August, new lanes will go into place on M Street NW.
Speed limit increase possible on Beltway Express Lanes
Virginia may increase the speed limit to 65 mph on the Interstate 495 Beltway Express Lanes.
Va. motorcyclist killed after hit-and-run on I-95
Virginia State Police say a 68-year-old motorcyclist was killed Tuesday morning in a hit-and-run crash involving a tractor-trailer on northbound Interstate 95 before the Fairfax County Parkway.
Residents near Manassas Battlefield upset about bypass plans
Residents living on the edge of a national battlefield are upset that plans for the Manassas Battlefield Bypass could leave their properties landlocked and dramatically change their rural lifestyle.
Maryland woman fights D.C. tickets after Md. MVA glitch
A Maryland woman is fighting two D.C. tickets she received after a computer glitch at the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration led to her license plates being decommissioned last August.
AAA: Gas prices could continue to fall through the summer
A road trip this summer could be cheaper than last year, as AAA analysts say the the recent gas price slide could continue through the summer.
Work to restrict traffic on I-64 section in Va
Removal of unstable soil from Afton Mountain to restrict traffic on section of I-64
Metro to issue July 4 commemorative card
Commemorative SmarTrip cards worked well for the presidential inauguration in January, so WMATA is bringing them back for the Fourth of July.
Alexandria group wants I-95 ramp delayed
Virginia's transportation secretary met with a group calling for a delay to a ramp that will end the Interstate 95 HOT Lanes in Alexandria.
Funding possible for 16 Northern Virginia road and 26 transit projects
The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority is one step closer to deciding what projects will get funding in July from the newly passed transportation package.
Survey indicates riders not informed on Silver Line
Metro's new Silver Line is rising over highways and medians across Fairfax County. But when the first phase opens, many people may not even know about it.
Folklore or historical fact: How your favorite road earned its bizarre name
WTOP has assembled a list of some of the strangest road names in the Washington area. Many of these abnormally named arteries are even major commuting routes.
BWI/Marshall Airport looks to upgrade parking garages
BWI/Marshall Airport is embarking on a two-year, multimillion-dollar plan to take parking at the Linthicum, Md., airport into the 21st century.
Montgomery Co. signs contract for bikeshare
Montgomery County officials agreed to contract with Alta Bicycle Share to set up more than 200 bikes at 29 bikeshare sites.
Motorcycle deaths spike nationally, not locally
Last year, the number of motorcylce riders killed in vehicle crashes increased nationally. But motorcycle riders in the Washington region fared a safer year.




