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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.
Sequestration gives District an easier commute
It's no surprise: Traffic in and around the District is bad. How bad? A new study offers commuters some perspective.
Drivers could see lower tolls on Dulles Toll Road
There could be a break for drivers who use the Dulles Toll Road. The tolls may not be going up as much as projected.
'Master bedroom' fades away as politically incorrect
Major Washington-area homebuilders are no longer calling a home's biggest bedroom the "master bedroom" because of the term's connotations. The room is now being called the "owner's suite" or "owner's bedroom."
Report card: Abysmal grades for local roadways
Roads around the D.C. area are crumbling, according to an infrastructure report card from the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Express toll lanes slow to catch on nationwide
Despite a growing number of roads that use tolls to manage congestion, they have not caught on.
Fairfax approves third large development for Tysons Corner
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has approved a third major redevelopment project in Tysons.
VRE rides to cost more
The VRE operations board has approved a fare increase for commuters.
Fairfax Connector unveils revised plan for Silver Line
At a public meeting Thursday, Fairfax Connector officials unveiled a revised plan to provide enhanced service to Reston customers when the Silver Line opens at the end of 2013.
Companies bid billions on Phase 2 of Silver Line
It's one of the largest infrastructure projects in the country, and on Friday, the bids for the second phase of the Silver Line were unveiled.
Cost to maintain a car rises
There may be a reason some of us give our cars names. The latest figures released from AAA seem to indicate they cost as much as other members of our families.
Private developer could build Md. interchange
Private developer could build new Interstate 70 interchange east of Frederick
After two years, D.C. throws out parking ticket
After fighting with the D.C. DMV for two years, a local man was finally able to convince the District they ticketed the wrong vehicle.
Metro plans weekend work on all 5 lines
After break for cherry blossom season Metro plans weekend work on all 5 lines
WTOP wins 3 Edward R. Murrow awards
WTOP has won three regional Edward R. Murrow awards including a win for best investigative reporting for a large-market radio station.
Buses could use I-66 shoulders in 2014
Virginia is moving ahead with plans to allow buses to use Interstate 66 shoulders starting next year as a pilot project to reduce congestion along the heavily traveled corridor.
Baltimore suspends speed camera program
Charm City has temporarily suspended its troubled speed and red light program following reports of erroneous citations.
Board member: No federal funding could speed up Arlington streetcar
WTOP's Hank Silverberg reports
Metro to spend $5M on anti-fatigue plan
Metro will spend $5 million in the next fiscal year on an anti-fatigue plan.
Emancipation Day means parking changes in D.C.
Tuesday is Emancipation Day in the District, and that means there are some changes to typical weekday parking rules.
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