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Changing the length of marathon commutes in Washington
More than a quarter of America's 600,000 mega- commuters, or those who take 90 minutes or longer to get to work, are from the Washington area.
Express Lanes construction to bring more detours in Va.
More detours and shutdowns are planned as part of the I-95 Express Lanes project, and drivers should be prepared for their commutes to get worse before they get better.
Where you live determines how you commute
WTOP's Ari Ashe reports.
Fairfax Co. looks skyward hoping to reduce tolls
Fairfax County Supervisor Pat Herrity wants the county to consider selling the air rights above the new Silver Line and to use the proceeds to reduce tolls on the Dulles Toll Road.
Report: Silver Spring transit hub is 'severely compromised'
The opening of the $112 million Silver Spring Transit Center will be delayed again in the wake of an independent engineering report that found far more structural problems with the hub than county officials previously believed.
WSSC customers under mandatory water restrictions after 60-inch water main break
A water main break in a 60-inch pipe in Chevy Chase has prompted mandatory water restrictions for all Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission customers to ensure fire departments, hospitals and medical facilities have the water they need.
Water main breaks continue to snarl evening traffic
A second water main has broken in Montgomery County, closing a part of River Road likely through rush hour Tuesday evening.
Number of tickets from red light cameras increases in D.C.
Cameras propped on top of red lights in D.C. are leading to citations for scores of drivers.
Bus rapid transit: Will it solve traffic problems in MoCo?
As lawmakers in Annapolis debate a bill to fund projects like the Purple Line in Montgomery County, a plan for another mass transit option is also in the works.
Solar Roadways envisions changing energy collection (VIDEO)
The roads of the future might not be paved in asphalt, but in solar panels.
Cost of new Arlington bus stop: $1 million
A new bus stop on Columbia Pike cost more than $1 million to build, according to a county spokeswoman.
Metro considering ripping out carpet in train cars
Metro's top officials are thinking about ripping out the carpet in trains and replacing it with a speckled black hard surface.
The ultimate D.C. question: To drive or to Metro?
Some people drive into work. Others take Metro, walk or bike. The decision on how to commute often depends on where you live and work.
Two new express bus routes to Tysons start Monday
The Fairfax Connector bus service will begin two new express routes Monday that use the 495 Express Lanes to provide service from southern Fairfax County to Tysons Corner.
Transportation hearing draws crowd, opposition in Md.
More than 300 people turned out before the House Ways and Means Committee to discuss Gov. Martin O'Malley's plan to raise the gas tax and replenish the Transportation Trust Fund.
Weekend Wakeup: Rock 'n' Roll, St. Patrick's Day events bring road closures
Travel by train, bus and car will be difficult in Washington this weekend as the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon and Half Marathon will block a number of streets throughout the city on Saturday.
Maryland to train workers for planned Red, Purple line projects
Maryland's transit department and labor agency are teaming to find and train construction workers for the planned multibillion-dollar Red and Purple line projects.
Census: Growth in D.C. region slows
The Washington metro area, known for its economic resiliency during the Great Recession, is beginning to slow down when it comes to population growth.
Fix needed for U.S. 1 traffic 'nightmare' between Quantico and Fort Belvoir
Commuters traveling the 25 miles from the Quantico Marine Corps Base to Fort Belvoir know how frustrating the stop-and-go trip along U.S. 1 can be. Prince William County officials say they hope state funding will be allocated for two major projects to improve traffic flow.
U.S. 29, a popular alternate to I-95 in Maryland
It's known by several names: U.S. 29, Colesville Road and Columbia Pike. It's also a road many people use to commute between D.C. and Baltimore to avoid the hassle of Interstate 95 or the Baltimore-Washington Parkway.
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